What are the dangers of a Library?
Libraries hold thousands of books, from the most recent versions to first editions. Protecting both people and property is essential against expected and unpredictable threats. Depending on location, natural disasters can be great threats to consider. Books are fragile and easily damaged. Fires and floods, although at opposite ends of the spectrum, are each as dangerous as the other. Also, the number of people in libraries each day can increase risks. Safe evacuation can be delicate in these circumstances, especially across multiple floors. Man-made threats are also important to keep in mind. Whether they are there for the library’s property or other reasons, detecting intruders is not always easy. Especially in larger zones of concern, clear communication is important to make up for it later on. This matters for libraries across Australia and the Philippines. Want to know more? Contact our team today.
How to take appropriate precautions?
There are many ways to prevent a disaster. Having proper safety plans for staff to follow in a library is essential. Keeping exits noticeable and easy to reach for all is also key. In libraries, awareness of surroundings can be fairly low due to focus on reading or research. Therefore, being able to quickly and loudly alert everyone concerned of any danger is non-negotiable. Placing visual cues is also essential for easy signalling, and for people with different skills and needs. Protecting the area is necessary at all times, even when no one is on the premises. Due to the potential value of books and other materials on site, having a reliable safety system in place during both day and night will provide true peace of mind. Wireless emergency alert systems can help alert everyone fast.
Why Hazavoid?
Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions, adaptable to existing buildings. Both the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels. Both can send mass emergency alerts. Fully modular and customisable, they can adapt to most of your library needs. Using a remote, staff or anyone who first notices a danger can easily alert an entire building at the push of a button. You can place the systems on walls or poles to suit different buildings and layouts. This ensures complete coverage no matter where. You can also choose to activate the WiLERT using sensors, to protect a zone of concern at any time of the day or night. Once activated, anyone entering the sensor beam will trigger the flashing beacons, to deter intruders and alert help.
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