An Argos store in Plymouth has reopened after health and safety chiefs shut it down following the discovery of asbestos. The Argos store, as well as a construction site next-door were both closed suddenly after the Health and Safety Executive discovered the asbestos. The construction site - a former Derry's department store, which is currently being converted into student flats - was where the asbestos was found, and Argos was closed as a safety precaution. 

The Argos store was closed for a week, and work had stopped on the construction site as a precaution in case there were any airborne asbestos fibres. After extensive monitoring, all areas of the site was cleared and wok recommenced on Monday (20th February), and the Argos store re-opened the next day (Tuesday).

Asbestos is a natural fibrous rock that was widely used within buildings until 1999. It was widely used from the 1950s to the mid-1980s, due to it being a good insulator and having good fire protection properties. You will find asbestos in buildings built before the year 2000. Asbestos materials present a risk to your health when the fibres become airborne.  This will happen if you cut, drill or break materials containing asbestos. It's the biggest occupational disease risk to construction workers; and therefore, safety precautions need to be put in place.

Safety signs and labels need to be put in place to warn workers of the presence of asbestos and that suitable safety precautions are made. Here at Label Source we stock an excellent range of Asbestos Safety Warning Labels and Signs to ensure your workers are aware of the substance, reducing the risk to their health and safety. If you wish to view our range of Asbestos safety labels and signs please click here.

We have an excellent selection of Hazard Warning Diamonds to allow you to safely mark hazardous substances when they're in storage or during transport. These diamond shaped labels can be used to on hazardous substances and goods, such as flammable materials, compressed gases, explosive hazards, toxic substances, corrosive chemicals and many more!

Here are some of the Hazard Warning Diamonds we have to offer:

Self Adhesive Hazard Warning Diamonds

The most common and well-recognised product in our range is our large selection of Self-Adhesive Hazard Warning Diamonds. These warning labels are made from self-adhesive vinyl and are available in a range of different sizes to meet your specific requirements. These Hazchem labels are produced to BS 5609 (for seawater use), ADR (for the road), RID (for rail), IATA (for air) and IMDG (for marine) standards. To view our range of self-adhesive hazard warning labels, please click here.

Magnetic Hazard Warning Diamonds

We don't just supply an excellent range of self-adhesive hazard warning labels, we also offer a terrific range of Magnetic Hazard Warning Diamonds! These magnetic hazard labels are suitable for use on transport vehicles and steel containers that are used to transport hazardous good or substances and can be removed when the load has been delivered. They can also be re-used or repositioned for future deliveries. Just like our self-adhesive diamonds, these magnetic labels are produced to BS 5609, ADR, RID, IATA and IMDG standards, and label in this range include highly flammable, compressed gas, radioactive and many others. To view our range of Magnetic Hazard Warning Diamonds, please click here.

Hazard Warning Diamonds with Write-on-Panels

While our standard hazard warning diamonds supply a sufficient level of warning instructions, some operations may require an additional tobe added. That is why we supply a large range of Hazard Warning Diamonds with Write-on Panels. These hazard warning diamonds match the standards similar to our Magnetic and Self-Adhesive Hazard Warning Diamonds. If you require a Hazard Warning Diamond that provides additional information, please click here.

In environments which involve working closely with dangerous chemicals, it is of great importance that possible hazards are clearly identified, in order to preserve and uphold the safety measures which are put in place to prevent incidents.

The most efficient, universal technique for pointing out these hazards, is with tailored GHS labels, which are designed to provide a clear visual warning in any part of the world. Each of these labels has a unique symbol for risks ranging from explosive chemicals to pressurised gasses, which is printed within a prominent, red diamond shape.

(This sign outlines the categories of each hazard symbol)

 For those who require GHS labels on a regular basis, or have a large marking operation to complete, we have a number of printable GHS labels to choose from:

GHS Labels for Thermal Printers

These customisable labels are suitable for use with thermal printers, and are available in a variety of size options:

15mm x 15mm

25mm x 25mm

50mm x 50mm

100mm x 100mm

GHS Labels for Laser Printers

These printable GHS labels are intended for use with laser printers, and are also available to order in choice of 4 roll/sheet sizes:

74mm x 105mm

148mm x 105mm

148mm x 210mm

297mm 210mm

To see our full range of printable GHS labels, or to browse the rest of our label options, click here!

It's vitally important that every gas pipe is labelled, whether you're business is located on an industrial site or in an office, or public building, your gas pipes must be easily identifiable. To avoid any accidents or fatalities, it's crucial that the content and flow of each gas pipe is clearly marked and that it's visible to everyone what is inside of the pipe.

If your pipes are unlabelled and you're looking for some Gas Pipe Tapes, you'll be pleased to know that here at Label Source we sell an extensive range of Pipe Identification Tape, Pipeline Banding Tape and Flow Identification Tape, to ensure that your pipes clearly display the content and flow of each pipe that is on your site or office. 

Here is some more information on each gas pipe tape we offer here at Label Source:

Pipe Identification Tape

These self-adhesive vinyl pipe indication tapes clearly display the content of pipe. All of our identification tapes are manufactured to BS1710 and BS4800 standards with the recommended colour schemes. These gas pipe tapes are suitable for internal use on pipes, drain valves, ducting, and flange joints. They're supplied in 33 metre rolls, with three different widths available. The operating temperature range of these tapes is -10°C to +50°C. For more information, or if you wish to purchase some pipe identification tape, please click here.

Pipeline Banding Tape 

These tapes are made from non-adhesive vinyl and can be put in place by cable ties or by double-sided jointing tape. They come in roll sizes of 400mm wide by 25 metres in length. All tapes are colour coded and comply with BS4800 and BS1710. They're suitable for internal use, but any dust, dirt, or grease should be removed from the pipe before applying the tape. For more information or you wish to purchase some pipeline banding tape, click here. 

Flow Identification Tape

We have a variety of colour-coded Flow Identification Tape here at Label Source - these can be used to display both the flow within the pipeline and the contents of the pipe. These labels have a width of 50mm and are supplied in 33 metre rolls. Our identification tapes are made from self-adhesive vinyl, have an operating temperature range of -10°C to +50°C, and comply with British standards. If you would like to purchase some Flow Identification Tape or to find out more information about these tapes, please click here.

Most businesses will have some sort of water pipes located on the premises, whether you're based in an office building or an industrial site, the chances of a water pipe being on site is very high. However, if you have multiple water pipes, it can be hard to distinguish one pipe from the other. It's important that each of your water pipes are easily identifiable to reduce the risk of an accident. 

Here at label Source we have an excellent selection of Pipeline Identification Labels and Flow Labels to ensure that each pipe easily identifiable and that you're aware of the direction of the flow. These Water Pipe Labels allow you to reinforce safety procedures needed in relation to the contents of the pipe.

Here are the Water Pipe Labels we have to offer here at Label Source: 

Pipeline Identification Labels

These labels can be used on painted pipework, plain coloured tapes, or at connection points. These labels have made out of transparent or clear self-adhesive vinyl and have printed black lettering to ensure that the label is clear and noticeable. These labels are supplied in packs of 25, and the range includes labels for hot water, cooling water, and many more. To view our range of pipeline identification labels, please click here.

Pipeline Flow Labels

Our range of Pipeline Flow Labels will help you to identify the contents of a pipe, as well as informing you of the direction of the flow and any relevant hazard warning symbols associated with the contents. To inform the flow of the contents of the pipe, rip off the unnecessary arrow and place the label on the pipe. These labels are manufactured from self-adhesive polyester and are colour coded to BS1710 and BS4800 to comply with the pipe work standards. Our range of pipeline flow labels includes drinking water, hot water, cooling water and many more. To view our range of Pipeline Flow Labels, please click here. 

We don't just have Water Pipe Labels; we also have an excellent selection of Water Pipe Identification Tape - to view this range click here.