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Health and Safety Signs
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All non domestic premises in the UK are governed
by safety legislation and as such will have a
need for safety signs. Safety signage is a cost
effective and efficient way to warn and educate
people to the particular risks associated with a
building. While there are some signs, such as
fire signs, which will be common to all
buildings, there are many others which will only
be relevant in certain situations. The way to
determine the signs needed should be by way of a
full risk assessment and perhaps a sign site
survey. We have put together our top 10 list of
the typical signs likely to be found in
businesses and public buildings, but please bear
in mind that every building has different
requirements and signage should be judged on
individual risk assessments.
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1.UK Health and Safety Law Poster. There is a
legal requirement to display this poster or
distribute equivalent leaflet.
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2. Fire Action Notices These are needed to show
actions necessary in an emergency such as
sounding a fire alarm.
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3.Fire Exit and Emergency Escape
Signs These are used to indicate emergency
routes and emergency escapes. Used to mark safe
means of escape.
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 4. Fire Equipment Signs These are used to mark
the location of fire fighting and fire safety
equipment.
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5. First Aid Signs Signs showing the location
of first Aid facilities. No longer a legal
requirement but The Electric Shock Emergency
Action sign is also recommended.
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6.No Smoking Signs July 2007 saw a total
smoking ban in all enclosed public places, work
places and certain vehicles in the UK. The smoke
free legislation means it is an offence not to
display the appropriate no smoking signs,
resulting in fines up to 1000.
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7. Wet Floors Signs These need to be used
wherever a slippery area is not cordoned off.
Most premises will have routine cleaning
operations which may leave areas vulnerable.
Lightweight stands holding double-sided signs
are readily available.
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8.Obstacles or Dangerous Locations Signs Most
buildings however well designed will have
localized hazards, the most common of which are
trip hazards and low hanging obstacles. So in
joint 8th place we have the trip hazard, mind the
step and mind your head signs.
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9. Chemical Storage Signs Where hazardous
cleaning chemicals are stored, apart from keeping
the store locked, a suitable warning notice
should be posted if it is considered this would
help to reduce injury.
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10.Scalds and Burns Signs Most premises have
kitchen or catering facilities. Scalds and burns
are common, a poster showing recommended action
is advisable.
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Member is discounts off Safety Signage. For more
information about signs visit Stocksigns online .