Jargon Buster
Welcome to our Jargon Buster, a simple, no-nonsense guide to help you understand the terms and phrases you might come across when using our site. Whether you're a healthcare provider, workplace safety officer, a concerned parent, or simply a first-time, buyer seeking to make an informed purchase, this glossary is here to take the confusion out of technical talk.
What is a Panic Bolt?
A panic bolt is a vertical locking bolt which is designed to allow a fire exit door to be secured against unauthorised access from the outside whilst ensuring that the occupants of a building can escape through the door easily in an emergency situation
Panic latches are designed for applications where a final exit door is to be used by members of the public that have no prior knowledge of the device and a panic situation is likely to occur.
What is a Panic Latch?
A panic latch allows a fire exit door to be secured against unauthorised access from the outside whilst ensuring that the occupants of a building can escape through the door easily in an emergency situation
Panic latches are designed for applications where a final exit door is to be used by members of the public that have no prior knowledge of the device and a panic situation is likely to occur.
What is a Photo-Electric Smoke Alarm?
Photo-electric is another name for an optical smoke alarm.
See: Optical Smoke Alarm
What is Photoluminescent?
Photoluminescent safety signs glow in the dark and use a process of absorbing photons and then re-radiating them over time. This means that the signs require access to light in order to "charge up" which allows for them to be seen in complete darkness.
What is a Prismatic Diffuser?
Prismatic diffusers take a light source and throw the light in every direction. The prisms in the diffuser spread the light and make it less concentrated making them ideal on emergency lights in corridors or on fire exits.