More than another trendy acronym, COSHH regulations aim to protect the health and lives of workers, subcontractors, onsite visitors and the public. They do this by regulating substances that are classified as ‘hazardous’ to human health. But what is COSHH, how do its rules affect your business and why is COSHH important?

Let us answer your COSHH questions. This article will then end with details about our COSHH signs and the advantages of shopping with Label Source. More...

As an employer, it’s non-negotiable to overlook the provision of foot-based personal protective Equipment (PPE). Demonstrating that you care about your workers’ well-being, it can also reduce absences from team members affected by painful injuries.

Equally, as a worker, knowing how to look after your feet can protect your safety, as well as avoid lost days at work.

The construction industry presents various hazards to workers’ safety, including:

• Spillages
• Sharp tools
• Falling objects
• Rolling objects
• Cuts to the soles
• Electrostatic shocks.

Ignore PPE as an employer or manager and you could face poor public relations and legal action, as well as the distress of knowing workers were injured or killed. Thankfully, our tips and foot protection signs are here to help you meet Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. More...

From mesothelioma to lung cancer, the dangers of asbestos exposure have been known for more than 40 years. The government introduced a license for carrying out asbestos work back in 1983, with the most dangerous subtype, amphibole, being banned in 1985. A complete UK ban on the import, supply and use of all asbestos was made in 1999.

Despite the ban, there are still more than 5,000 asbestos-related deaths in the UK each year.

To help raise awareness and make change, earlier this year, the IOSH (Institution of Occupational Health and Safety) renewed its call on the UK government. It emphasises the need for greater education, with the asbestos warning that ‘lives depend on action’.

Let’s take a look at the campaign and how asbestos safety can be improved with Label Source products here. More...

A sudden increase in electrical current isn’t a rare event. Whether through manufacturing errors, wire age, or natural forces like storms, electrical current is rarely stable all the time. So, how are you protected from this potentially dangerous fluctuation in energy?

Fuses – and by extension their ratings – determine how much current can be channelled through an appliance or fitting. This safety measure protects the appliance or fitting from damage and people from harm.

So, what is a fuse rating? How does a fuse work, and how is a rating calculated? Below, we discuss all you need to know about fuse ratings, including the role fuse rating labels have. More...

Never compromise on safety. Whether you’re getting the pros in for a top-notch job, or doing a job yourself to save money and get things done sooner, electrical safety during and after maintenance and installation could quite literally be the difference between life and death. So, make sure to read these five tips for electrical safety before you get started: More...