The failure to clearly label pipes and valves represents a significant risk to worker health and equipment. In following pipe and valve marking standards, you can reduce the risk of errors, unsafe handling, and costs that might arise as a result of accidents and downtime.

Here, we’ll outline the required colour coding systems, placement best practices, and recommended materials for withstanding heat, moisture, and chemicals.

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Safety and hygiene should be a top priority for any kitchen, but especially so when it comes to commercial settings. From busy restaurants to hotel kitchens, following safety kitchen rules is necessary for both safeguarding customers, and maintaining compliance.

Kitchen safety signs are one of the most effective ways to encourage this; they can range from allergen warnings and handling instructions to preparation procedures, and even bans (‘No smoking, food preparation area’).

In this article, we discuss how to label food in a commercial kitchen through a brief overview of kitchen safety signs and their meaning. More...

There’s no doubt that safety signs are key to the health and safety procedures of any workplace or public space. That being said, upholding high safety sign standards is not just about having all the appropriate signage and ensuring the design is clear and accessible. If you fail to follow the correct signage installation procedure, even the best signs won’t be fit for purpose.

Here, we’ve put together a brief guide to safety sign regulations to help you avoid common pitfalls and make sure your space is health and safety compliant. More...

Effectively managing workplace air pollution and minimising waste are essential elements of maintaining regulatory compliance. But the benefits go beyond that – reducing pollution and waste also helps keep your team healthier (and happier!), brings down the cost of operations, and enables you to build your public profile as an environmentally conscious company.

Below, we’ve rounded up our top suggestions for minimising waste in the workplace and protecting against pollution. More...

Electricity plays a vital role in modern life. From transportation to entertainment, electricity is the driving force behind many industries. Unfortunately, mishandling of high voltage electrical equipment can often result in serious injury, structural damage and even death.

Every year, the HSE receives reports of around 1,000 accidents involving electric shocks or burns. An average of 30 of these are unfortunately fatal. This highlights a great demand for electricity warning symbols in the workplace.

In this post, we explain the importance of electrical warning signs, what the various symbols mean, and how employers can prevent injury to their workers.

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