Most modern fire alarm call points operate by smashing a piece of glass. The glass used is normally real glass, the same kind used in windows and therefore there is a risk
of injury.

Users are instructed to break the glass but there is no warning of possible dangers.

Hammers are provided with some fire alarms to use to break the glass. These are often missing causing concern during risk assessments.

Safeglass® is safe to break by hand, without the risk of injury and without the need for hammers. If the glass breaks through accident or malice, the broken pieces can be cleared away safely with no risk of injury to staff or the public.