1. Exit Signage: Well-lit exit signs provide guidance and direction towards the nearest and safest exits in an emergency situation.
2. Emergency Lighting: Back-up emergency lighting should be installed to provide illumination for safe evacuation in the event of a power failure.
3. Floor Lighting: Installing low-level floor lighting along escape routes helps in guiding people to exits even when the normal lighting has failed.
4. Smart Lighting: Installing smart lighting systems that can quickly change color or flash in emergency situations can help guide people towards exits.
5. Staircase Lighting: Highlighting and illuminating staircases will make them more visible and easier to navigate during an evacuation.
6. Evacuation Maps: Well-lit evacuation maps can give people direction and guidance in emergency situations.
7. Illuminated Pathways: Illuminated pathways or illuminated handrails along the walls help in guiding people to the exits or safe zones.
8. Emergency Call Points: Illuminating emergency call points will make them easier to locate, and guide people to the nearest one.
Overall, proper lighting and signage are essential for direction and guidance in emergency situations. They may prove critical in safe evacuation and avoiding unnecessary casualties or accidents.
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