An engineer in Brent, North West London, avoided injury on Sunday when a large shop sign fell just inches from his feet.
Fifty four-year-old Saaed Ibrahim, who is currently recovering from being hit by a bus earlier this year, described hearing a “loud crash” when the sign fell behind him. Mr Ibrahim had been walking with a relative along Willesden High Road when the incident occurred.
Mr Ibrahim commented: “We could have been injured or killed. I can’t believe this has happened.”
The bus-company engineer added that the sign may not have been secured properly.
He said: “I looked at the sign and could see no damage to the woodwork; however, there were only a few screws holding up the sign. It measures around 12′ x 3′ and is 5′ thick, so the screws were not secure enough.”
With the festive period having just gone, the incident serves as a timely reminder for shop owners to make sure that their indoor and outdoor signs are installed correctly.
Here at The Sussex Sign Company, we manufacture many kinds of signage, including large fascia signs. Our installers can also ensure that signs are fitted securely and in compliance with all relevant safety regulations, under our maintenance service.