If you need to stock up on ANSI labels, we at Label Source can help - we stock an extensive variety of ANSI safety labels, which can be used to identify the following hazards (among others):
- High voltages
- Crush hazards / pinch points
- Harmful chemicals
- Hot surfaces
- Environments that necessitate the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
All of our ANSI labels are made of self-adhesive vinyl with a clear polyester laminate. The labels are available in two different sizes (25mm x 50mm and 50mm x100mm), and we supply them in packs of 100 labels each.
What is ANSI?
ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute. This organisation is responsible for a huge number of different standards in use throughout the United States; they also work to co-ordinate American standards with international standards to ensure that products manufactured in the USA can be used in other countries.
Our ANSI Safety Labels
The labels in our ANSI range are specifically made to comply with the American National Standards Institute's guidelines for health and safety labelling. Each one looks something like this:
The top-right part of the label will usually say WARNING, DANGER or CAUTION. Underneath this is a description of the hazard in question (e.g. 'Pinch point') and/or a set of safety instructions for those who might come into contact with this hazard (e.g. 'Keep hands clear'). The left-hand side of the label is occupied by a universally-recongisable hazard warning symbol; these symbols are identical to those used in the United Kingdom and the EU in accordance with ISO EN 1710 and the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996.
Click here to browse our collection of ANSI labels, or visit our Safety Labelling department to view our full range of hazard warning labels.
There's been a lot of uncertainty here in the UK over the past week or so. Last week, a referendum was held to determine whether or not the country should remain a member of the European Union. The public voted to leave the EU, but exactly what happens next has not yet become clear - Prime Minister David Cameron announced in the wake of the vote that he would be stepping down, and a successor will not be chosen until later this year. The new PM will then decide the best course of action; in the meantime, nobody is entirely sure of where Britain stands. The pound is down, the country has no clear leadership right now, and there's a large question mark hanging over issues such as international trade and free movement.
However, we're not letting all this uncertainty cause problems for us here at Label Source. In fact, if you're one of our many customers in Europe, there are a lot of reasons to be happy about the current situation; in particular, the drop in value of the pound means that our products are among the most cost-effective on the international market right now!
Accordingly, we've recently seen an increase in orders from countries like Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Malta and Italy. Here are some of the benefits of ordering from us...
Why should EU companies buy from Label Source?
- Our customers can pay in Euros as well as GBP
- We accept payments by bank transfer
- We offer competitive international delivery rates
- Orders can be placed online or offline (click here to view our contact information)
- We offer a huge range of products, many of which can be customised to your specifications
Click here to browse Label Source's full range of products and place an order via our website.
Electric shocks cause thousands of serious injuries each year in the UK alone - even those who are lucky enough to escape electrocution (death by electric shock) can still end up suffering from burns, persistent pain, heart/respiratory problems, and numerous other consequences.
For this reason, it's extremely important that everyone does their bit to minimise the risk posed by electrical hazards. If you are responsible for managing premises that contain such hazards, it is your duty to inform those around you of the danger. This is best achieved through the use of electric shock notices: signs and labels that warn of potentially lethal electrical installations.
Here are some examples of how electric shock notices can be deployed to protect people's safety:
- Generic electrical warning signs should be placed near any electrical hazards
- If the specific voltage is known, it's a good idea to identify this with an appropriate label or sign
- An electric shock treatment guide may help to save a life if an incident does arise
- Electric shocks can often be prevented using the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - put up PPE signs to remind people of this
Click here to browse Label Source's complete range of electrical notices, signs and labels.
It's the final day of Health and Safety Week today, and with the focus being "Inspiring excellence in the profession" we thought we'd provide you with a last minute suggestion on how you can boost health and safety engagement in your workplace.
There are a number of ways to improve health and safety engagement, from rewarding workers for their initiative, organising a health and safety presentation to be delivered by your employees or including your staff when you're carrying out health and safety measures, but one of our favourite methods is a good, old, classic quiz. There are bound to be plenty of safety signs and hazard notices placed all over your workplace, but do the workers using these premises actually take note of them and understand what they mean? To find out, you can organise a quiz which includes all the signs and notices in the building - for each correct symbol, the employee gains a point. To encourage your employees to scrub up on their health and safety knowledge even more, you could provide the top-scoring employee with a prize!
To give you a rough idea of what your quizzes should look like, we've taken it upon ourselves to get the ball rolling and provide you with an example below. Set your employees weekly tests to do and in no time they'll be health and safety experts!
What do these symbols mean?
1) We'll start you off easy! Click here to find out if you're correct.
2) This symbol is everywhere! Answer here.
3) Come on, you've got to get this one! Answer here.
4) We're stepping it up a notch! Click here to see if you're right.
5) Not sure on this one? Click here for the answer!
6) We'll give you a clue, it has nothing to do with snowmen! Answer here.
7) What do these wavy lines mean? Find out here.
8) What does this skull tell you? Click here to find out!
9) Everyone should recognise this! Click here to find out the answer.
10) This one certainly stands out! To find out the answer click here.
This Health & Safety Week, make sure you're doing everything you can to keep your employees safe!
If you're an employer, you have a number of responsibilities to fulfil when it comes to the health and safety of your workers. These responsibilities are described in detail on the HSE website, but today, we at Label Source would like to focus on 5 of the most important duties that you need to be aware of.
As an employer, you must:
1. Identify any potential risks within the workplace and decide what measures must be taken to control them.
2. Explain any and all risks to your employees. You must also explain what you're doing to control these risks. Make sure that every member of your team fully understands what you are telling them.
3. Protect your workers from harm in the workplace. Do everything you can to minimise the risk of accidents/injuries/illnesses while encouraging all employees to work together to do the same.
4. Train your employees to do their jobs safely and correctly. This training must be provided free of charge.
5. Provide any equipment that your employees will need to stay safe while working. Again, these items must be provided free of charge; possible examples include safety goggles, hard hats, ear protection, work gloves, dust masks, high-visibility clothing, and any other pieces of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that might be necessary. You are also obliged to provide first aid facilities, toilets, clean drinking water, and washing facilities for your workers.
Useful Health & Safety Products from Label Source
Personal Protection Safety Signs
Health and Safety Posters
Electrical Warning Labels
Chemical Hazard Signs & Labels
