Have you noticed how different types of safety signs have universal colours and shapes associated with them? For example, mandatory action signs are blue with white font, and red signs usually depict prohibition.

Different colours and shapes are used to signify different types of warnings ahead so that individuals can identify a hazard at a glance. To make signs as easy as possible for your employees to understand, you should stick to universal safety signs colours and shapes. But what’s the scientific reasoning behind choosing these colours?

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When it comes to workplace safety, working with power lines is a field that presents particular dangers. We recognise the responsibility in educating individuals about the risks associated with working near or around power lines, so we’ve put together a list of the biggest dangers, as well as our top power line safety tips.

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What is an Asset Tag?

First things first: what is an asset tag? An asset tag is a label with a barcode and ID number. Usually, a company name and logo accompany this information. Asset tags are not all made equal, and fall into two categories depending on the asset they are signposting:

• Fixed assets: These include road signs, bridges, tunnels, dams and other infrastructure. Fixed asset tags are also used on machinery and equipment.
• Moveable assets: These refer to physical items, usually property. Under this umbrella includes furniture and equipment which are not part of a building, business items, computers, printers, electrical devices, and more.

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Knowing the difference between flammable and combustible substances is crucial for maintaining a safe workplace. While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are differences between them that require them to be handled and treated differently.

Here, we’ll explain what those differences are, helping you understand how to treat them.

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Restroom laws can get complicated. It may seem simple on the surface, but there are safety and human rights concerns with bathrooms.

However, as a business, you need to know how to supply the correct bathroom provisions. That starts with bathroom signs – without them, you aren’t complying with the law, and that leaves you open to lawsuits.

From gender expression to cleanliness, there are numerous factors to consider with bathrooms laws. Restroom signs form just one part of that, and we’re here to explain everything you need.

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