Why do the fire exit signs show a running man, when the experts advise not to run to avoid falling & trampling

I have asked several professionals this question. Usually the answer has been that it is an E.U. stipulation, but that doesn't help folks who have been trampled to death.Why do the fire exit signs show a running man, when the experts advise not to run to avoid falling %26amp; trampling
Cool question. :)





Your question could have also asked if people could think up with a better alternative sign.Why do the fire exit signs show a running man, when the experts advise not to run to avoid falling %26amp; trampling
I did smile when you asked this question. It is a good question to ask. Perhaps designers didn't have much say in how the sign was portrayed back then, but to change it now would bring confusion, at least we know what it means.
It's just another prime example of how much your 'elf n safety' mob know!
To make time as swift as possible?
its to spite you
no answer to your question - but it's one of the best thought out and funniest I've seen on here


have a star
Right, but he is running in the sign cause he is the only one in the building...Seriously though it just means be careful, there will be people that will run out....
If he was standing still, you would pee on him!!
he's not running . just walking with big steps. That's acceptable.
He's not running, he's disco dancin' to get people's attention.





Have a star from me too :)
I especially like the one fire escape sign with the man running down the steps, it just looks better than the one of him walking with no urgency.








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Here's another good sign, not quite a contradiction as your sign implies but it's funny as hell and real.