We all know what a chain is. They’re an item used in everyday life, from jewellery to hanging things such as lights, but have you ever thought about the different types of chains and the benefits of each?
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We’re not here to preach. The dangers of smoking have long been known, with the first No Tobacco Day being observed by member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1987. However, there’s still an apparent need to raise awareness, as smoking remains the number one cause of premature and preventable deaths across the world.
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The equinox has happened, and the days are now getting longer. That means warmer weather is just around the corner. And, what do we all do at the hint of sun? Yep, we Brits head to our local beaches, parks, and lidos.
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With over two decades of experience in supplying industrial nameplates, you can be sure we have the product for you here at Label Source.
When you work within an industrial vicinity, it is important to have accurate nameplates which will withstand the harsh conditions. To meet this demand, we supply a range of different materials to create nameplates with, including plastic, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, brass in a variety of colours.
Here are some of our most popular types of industrial nameplates.
Material: Anodised Aluminum
Thickness: 0.5mm
Benefits of Anodised Aluminium Industrial Nameplates
Hardwearing and durable, we think anodised aluminium nameplates are one of the best materials to use in an industrial environment. It can also be produced to display your own full-colour design which will stand out. All you have to do is upload your design and we will print it onto your anodised aluminium tags.
These nameplates are also:
- Suitable for machine identification
- Ideal for equipment badges
- Durable
- Abrasion-resistant
- Chemical and oil resistant
- Weatherproof
- UV light resistant
These industrial nameplates can also either be drilled or applied with self-adhesive backing. If you would like them in a different shape, size or thickness too, we can facilitate this for you. Just give us a call on 0800 3761693 (in UK) or +0044 1442 842769 (outside UK). Browse our full range here.
Material: Stainless Steel
Thickness: 0.9mm
Benefits of Custom Stainless Steel Industrial Nameplates
Nameplates and tags made from stainless steel come with a variety of benefits. For one, these nameplates are fully customisable. You can upload a custom design, select a print colour and even sent artwork instructions with your order.
Here are a few more benefits of stainless steel nameplates:
- Chemically etched
- Supplied in a range of different fixing designs (fixing holes, self-adhesive backing etc)
- Available in marine grades 304 and 316
- Good for outdoor use
- UV light and water resistant
- Scuff and chemical resistant
- Ideal for machine badges, dials or industrial branding
If you're interested in our stainless steel nameplates, you can browse the full range here.
If you'd like to get in touch with us about any of the industrial nameplates and tags mentioned, you can either send us an enquiry or give us a ring on 0800 3761 693 (in UK) and +44 1443 842769 (outside UK).
Should Children Go To School On Snow Days?
As the UK was recently hit by the biggest bout of snow since 2013, hundreds of schools shut their doors leaving the children at home to wait out the wintery blast. However, this has sparked anger amongst many parents as schools just taking the "easy option". But should children go to school on snow days?
The closure of a school when it snows is usually down to health and safety issues. The headteacher of the school makes the decision to close the doors as they understand the area and it's hazards best. However, as seen in Birmingham, sometimes there can be a blanket closure placed over all schools in the surrounding area.
What are the health and safety reasons for snow days?
Schools always have the safety of the children at the forefront of their mind and snow increases the risk in many circumstances. The three main factors that impact the decision to close a school are as follows:
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Can the children get to and from school safely?
It goes without saying that children need to be safe on the trip to and from school. If they are crossing roads or walking along an icy pavement, the chance of a car collision increases. If they do not have the appropriate warm weather gear, traveling to and from school in the snow could also make them ill.
Furthermore, the school also needs to be safe. If it is too cold for the children, the facilities are broken or the snow/ice has made the area dangerous, it is much safer for the children to stay at home.
- Are there enough staff to supervise all the school children?
Many members of staff may not work in the same vicinity as the school and may have to travel far to get to school. If the snow has been worse where they live or it could be dangerous for them to travel to work, it is safer for the teacher and the children to stay at home.
So, should children go to school on snow days?
That's up to the jurisdiction of the school, of course. Any amount of snow or ice could make the school and trip to school treacherous and is that really a risk anyone wants to take? After all, one missed day of school can be caught up on quite easily.
If your child has an examination on the snow day, the circumstance does change slightly. Exams are expected to go ahead at another location if it is not safe for students to get to school. This will need to be discussed with the awarding organisation and the students involved will be notified as soon as possible.
Safety signs can help reduce the risk associated with snow. You can browse our wide range of safety signs here and hopefully reduce any risk caused by the white winter we have ahead of us!
