Hammer And Chain For Break Glass Units
Durable hammer and chain for break glass units – ideal accessory for emergency key boxes, panic bolts and call points to safely break panels in UK workplaces.
Hammer and chain for break glass units is a tough, easy-to-use metal hammer supplied with a retaining chain that stays attached to your emergency system so it’s always available when needed. Designed to safely break glass or ceramic panels on panic bolts, emergency key boxes and call points, this tool helps reduce the risk of injury compared with ad-hoc tools.
Install the hammer beside the break glass panel or mounted next to panic bolt units and key boxes where quick panel activation is essential. The chain keeps the hammer readily accessible and prevents loss or misplacement, which improves response times during fire alarms or drills. Facilities managers and safety officers in workplaces, schools and public buildings commonly use this accessory to ensure emergency systems function reliably and remain compliant with good fire safety practices.
- Hammer and chain for break glass units
- Made from tough, durable silver-coloured metal
- Designed to easily break Perspex or glass panels
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What is a hammer and chain for break glass units? It’s a metal hammer supplied with a retaining chain used to safely break glass or ceramic panels on panic bolt units, emergency key boxes and call points when activating emergency systems.
Why is a hammer and chain important? Because it allows users to break panels quickly and safely without using makeshift tools that could cause injury, and the chain ensures the hammer remains close to the unit.
Where should it be installed? It should be mounted next to panic bolts, break glass key boxes or call points so authorised personnel can access it easily during drills or emergencies.
Is the chain necessary? Yes — the chain helps prevent the hammer from being lost or misplaced, ensuring the tool is always at hand when needed.
Safety & Compliance? Having a dedicated hammer and chain supports good fire safety management by keeping activation tools accessible and safe for authorised users.
- ✓ Durable metal hammer designed for breaking glass or ceramic panels
- ✓ Supplied with retaining chain to keep tool accessible
- ✓ Compatible with panic bolts, key boxes and call points
- ✓ Simple use with no tools required
- ✓ Compact design for easy mounting beside emergency units
- ✓ Suitable for workplaces, schools and public premises
- ✓ Reduces risk of injury compared with improvised tools
- ✓ Keeps emergency activation tools where you need them most
- ✓ Improves fire system response times during alarms or drills
- ✓ Supports compliance with workplace fire safety procedures
- ✓ Durable construction for long life
- ✓ Easy to install and maintain



