We
offer a range of over 1400 signs, available in vinyl self adhesive and
rigid, photoluminescent, other products include barrier tapes and custom
made signs.
As
a rough guide to sign sizes, for a viewing distance of up to 10 metres
use a 150mm x 450mm sign and for a viewing distance of up to 20 metres
use a 200mm x 600mm sign.
The
Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.
The regulations require employees to use a safety sign where there is
a significant risk to health and safety that has not been avoided or
controlled by methods under other relevent law, provided that use of
a sign can help reduce risk.
The
regulations apply to all workplaces and to all activities where people
are employed, but exclude signs used in connection with transport or
the supply and marketing of dangerous materials, products and equipment.
These are covered under separate legislation e.g. Chemicals (Hazard
Information and Packaging for supply) Regulations (CHIP).
In
addition the regulations require, where necessary, the use of road traffic
signs in workplaces to regulate road traffic but are not intended for
use in directing traffic on public roads, waterways etc.
How
does the law effect you?
*
All
new health and safety signs must now contain an appropriate symbol
* All hazards must be highlighted with a safety sign if they cannot
be controlled by other means
* The location of emergency escape routes and fire fighting equipment
must be clearly identified
* Employers must provide employee training in the understanding of safety
signs