Electric shocks cause thousands of serious injuries each year in the UK alone - even those who are lucky enough to escape electrocution (death by electric shock) can still end up suffering from burns, persistent pain, heart/respiratory problems, and numerous other consequences.

For this reason, it's extremely important that everyone does their bit to minimise the risk posed by electrical hazards. If you are responsible for managing premises that contain such hazards, it is your duty to inform those around you of the danger. This is best achieved through the use of electric shock notices: signs and labels that warn of potentially lethal electrical installations.

Here are some examples of how electric shock notices can be deployed to protect people's safety:

• Generic electrical warning signs should be placed near any electrical hazards
   
• If the specific voltage is known, it's a good idea to identify this with an appropriate label or sign

• An electric shock treatment guide may help to save a life if an incident does arise
  
  
• Electric shocks can often be prevented using the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - put up PPE signs to remind people of this

Click here to browse Label Source's complete range of electrical notices, signs and labels.

Here at Label Source, we sell a variety of electrical tags that can be used to keep people safe around potential electrical hazards. You probably see these tags - or tags just like them - every so often, but do you know how they're supposed to be used? Are you aware of any installations in your workplace that ought to be tagged?

In case you're unsure, here are some examples of when and where our electrical tags should be used:

• If service personnel are repairing, maintaing, or otherwise working on a piece of electrical equipment, the machine in question should be labelled with a tag like this one to prevent anyone else from attempting to use it in the meantime. Many workers have been injured and even killed because somebody started a machine that they were in the process of servicing - don't let your employees suffer the same fate!
  
  
• Has one of your machines broken down? You may wish to use an Out of Order tag to ensure that everybody knows the score. If somebody attempts to operate a machine while it is out of order, they may end up causing even more problems, so it's best to label any out-of-action equipment right away.
  
  
•  We don't just sell electrical tags - we can also supply tags to warn of non-electrical hazards such as asbestos, gas, and poison.

These are merely examples; we recommend visiting our Electrical Tags section to browse our full range. We aim to provide a safety tag for every situation, and our tag collection covers everything from general electrical warnings (e.g. High voltage) to specific instructions (e.g. Do not close valve).

Electrical Safety Month is nearly over, but that doesn't mean we should stop thinking about electrical hazards and the harm they can cause. Electrical safety should be a continuing concern for everybody (especially employers, who must always take responsibility for the health and safety of their workers).

With that in mind, we'd like to close Electrical Safety Month with these helpful tips for preventing electrical accidents:

• Only carry out electrical work if you are competent enough to do so. Not all electrical jobs have to be carried out by qualified electricians - for example, most people are capable of changing a light bulb or replacing the fuse in a plug. However, you should NEVER undertake ANY electrical work unless you are completely sure of what to do; if you don't know the correct way to safely complete the task at hand, call someone who does.
  
  
• Pay attention to warning signs and labels. If you see an electrical warning sign or safety label, be sure to heed its instructions before continuing. Those warnings are there for a reason!
  
  
• Provide warning signs and labels for others. Of course, electrical safety warnings don't magically appear on any potentially hazardous equipment - they have to be put there by a responsible person. If that person is you, be sure to use the correct signs and labels to help protect your employees and the general public from harm.
  
  
• If you see something unsafe, report it. It could be an electrical installation that isn't properly labelled, a cable that has become unfit for us, or even a co-worker carrying out electrical work in an improper manner - whatever the hazard, be sure to let somebody know. Report it to the person responsible for health and safety in your workplace, and if they don't take action, contact the Health and Safety Executive for further guidance. You should never stay quiet about a potential safety risk - inaction costs lives!
  
  
• Educate yourself and others. It's easier to prevent electrical accidents if you know exactly what can happen. For starters, we recommend visiting the HSE's Electrical Safety page and brushing up on the do's and don'ts of electrical work. Be sure to share the information with others, too - you won't be able to keep everyone safe on your own!

When you work with live electrical equipment it is vital that the appropriate electrical hazard warning products are in place to ensure health and safety. Label Source offer a comprehensive range of Electrical Warning Labels and Electrical Warning Signs for the appropriate labelling of electrical hazards. 

Our range of electrical hazard warning products can be used in a variety of environments, both indoors and out. They are most commonly used, however, in the following areas:

• Power stations
• Workplaces with heavy machinery
• Environments with many plugs, extension leads and cables (e.g. live music venues)
• Electrified railways/tram lines
• Underground/overground power cables

Some of the electrical hazards that should be marked with our electrical hazard warning products:

• High operating voltages
• Safety connections
• Devices that require regular inspection
• Power supplies

Our Electrical Warning Labels are made of durable and rigid, and each label has a self-adhesive backing so that you can add them easily. Our electrical labels use internationally-recognised symbolds and clear, bold text that is extremely easy to read. Our Electrical Warning Signs also use clear and bold text, and are made to meet all necessary regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994, and the Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002. 

Electrical installations can be extremely dangerous and should always be marked with the appropriate safety signs and labels to minimise risk. Our range of electrical hazard warning products can prevent electric shocks, burns and even death be electrocution.

To discuss our Electrical Warning Signs, or for queries about our Electrical Warning Labels please don't hesitate to give us a call on 0800 3761 693. 

You might think that electrical warning labels are only used in power stations and other industrial environments, but electrical hazards are all around us, and they all need to be properly labelled. By using the standardised black-and-yellow labels to identify potential electrical hazards, you are greatly reducing the risk of electrocution and injury by electric shock. This alone should be incentive enough, but consider also that unauthorised tampering with your electrical installations could severely damage your crucial equipment.

With all of this in mind, you need to stock up on electrical hazard labels if your electrical supplies aren't yet properly marked. Here are some of the relevant products that we supply:

 Voltage Labels

These laminated, self-adhesive labels are used to denote specific voltages (e.g. 240 volts), or simply to warn of non-specifc high voltage

Equipment Labels

These labels are used for individual items, such as computers and other electrical appliances. They gives specific instructions for the safe use of these items.

Electrical Warning Labels

We also sell a range of electrical hazard labels for general use around potential threats.

Click here to browse Label Source's entire range of electrical hazard labels and signs.