Smash Glass in Emergency Sign | Safe Condition Safety Sign

Description

This sign instructs occupants to break the glass panel in order to activate an emergency system or gain urgent access when no other means is available.

Also commonly referred to as a Break Glass in Emergency sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Smash Glass in Emergency
Sign type: Safe Condition Sign safety sign
Colour: Green and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: fire alarm call points, emergency exit release mechanisms, public transport vehicles, industrial facilities with secured emergency access panels
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGASC006

Where Should a Smash Glass in Emergency Sign Be Used?
fire alarm call points, emergency exit release mechanisms, public transport vehicles, industrial facilities with secured emergency access panels

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: It is fitted directly above or beside glass-fronted emergency controls, such as fire alarm break-glass units or emergency door releases, where immediate action is required to raise an alarm or enable escape. The sign ensures that even under stress, occupants understand the required physical action without hesitation, reducing response time in life-safety situations.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Smash Glass in Emergency sign mean?
A Smash Glass in Emergency sign instructs people to break the glass panel on an emergency control point, such as a fire alarm call point or emergency door release, in order to activate the system or gain access during an emergency situation.

Where should a Smash Glass in Emergency sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near fire alarm call points, emergency exit release mechanisms, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Smash Glass in Emergency sign a safe condition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the green and white safe condition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Smash Glass in Emergency” and “Break Glass in Emergency”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Break Glass in Emergency” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.