Water is an essential utility. Some see it as the most important utility there is – without water access, everyone would struggle. The importance of water means that utility companies need to keep things running fluidly.
However, the pressures that come with having an error-free service can lead to safety issues. For this reason, having a water safety policy is paramount. Utility workers are exposed to heights, dangerous elements and the threat of water daily, so how do they keep safe?
Below, we discuss how water safety is enforced, the regulations around it and the role water safety signs have. More...
Wind energy is quickly becoming a cornerstone of the UK energy market. The latest government statistics list wind energy as the country’s second-largest electricity source. In fact, wind energy accounts for 1/5th of the UK’s energy production.
However, as wind leads the renewable market, both public and energy sector workers need to be aware of wind turbine safety.
Below, we’ll explain the wind turbine safety rules, common safety issues and the role of wind turbine signs and labels. We’ll also look at how safety regulations may evolve. More...
Industry plant safety and maintenance are complex processes, but both begin with something simple: labels. As with anything relating to industrial safety, awareness, education and warnings are the foundation of a good safety policy.
Alongside signs and labels, routine maintenance checks are the cornerstone of industrial plant safety. Unless aspects of the plant are tested regularly under different conditions, then employees can’t stay safe.
So, what does industrial plant maintenance look like? What are the stand-out aspects of industrial plant safety, and how do labels reinforce it? We’ve discussed all you need to know below. More...
Photoluminescent products are an important lifeline for many industries. From stickers to glow sticks, glow-in-the-dark items are found everywhere.
Reflective safety armbands, also known as hi-vis armbands, are one such product. However, instead of being used to signpost areas or dangers, they are used to keep track of people. Some of us need to work in poor lighting, meaning being seen is of paramount importance. More...
Thankfully, the COVID-19 pandemic is getting more under control, and people everywhere can start thinking about a return to normal. The work from home revolution has been big for businesses and workers everywhere, though returning to the office will still happen for most of us.
However, just because some of us are returning to the workplace, that doesn’t mean we can’t stop being vigilant. As a business owner or employee, you must ensure you stay as safe as possible.
So, how do you ensure returning to work after COVID is safe? What is the latest return to work office guidelines, and how do labels and signs help with this? More...
