A sudden increase in electrical current isn’t a rare event. Whether through manufacturing errors, wire age, or natural forces like storms, electrical current is rarely stable all the time. So, how are you protected from this potentially dangerous fluctuation in energy?

Fuses – and by extension their ratings – determine how much current can be channelled through an appliance or fitting. This safety measure protects the appliance or fitting from damage and people from harm.

So, what is a fuse rating? How does a fuse work, and how is a rating calculated? Below, we discuss all you need to know about fuse ratings, including the role fuse rating labels have. More...

Never compromise on safety. Whether you’re getting the pros in for a top-notch job, or doing a job yourself to save money and get things done sooner, electrical safety during and after maintenance and installation could quite literally be the difference between life and death. So, make sure to read these five tips for electrical safety before you get started: More...

Here at Label Source, we are able to provide a huge choice of asset tags for computers and other electronic devices. Our computer asset tags are available in a variety of designs, with numerous customisable features. Whatever the demands of your business may be, you're sure to find a suitable option on our website.

It is important for any business or organisation to be able to keep track of their equipment effectively, especially when it comes to electrical goods. Laptop computers and other portable electronic devices are expensive and often highly important for maintaining client and workforce procedures, and there are often drastic security implications if a device is lost or stolen.

In order to prevent and detect instances of theft, loss or damage, companies should use a reliable marking system with computer asset tags in order to provide a simple means of keeping track of these items.

Click here to see our full selection of computer asset tags.

Here's a closer look at just some of the computer asset tags that we have available to order:

Serial Numbered Computer Asset Tags

These labels are made from self-adhesive vinyl with a clear laminated surface. Using our customisation options, you can add a number of different details to these asset labels. This can range from your company name to your office contact numbers, along with your own branding and/or logo.

Destructible Asset Labels & Tamper Evident Computer Asset Tags

If you're looking for an enhanced level of security, our destructible and tamper-evident computer asset tags are ideal for your requirements. These labels are designed to provide evidence of attempted removal; this deters theft and tampering while also providing evidence in the event of criminal activity. This will give you extra peace of mind when tagging your computers and other electronic goods.

• Destructible Computer Asset Tags: Will fragment on attempted removal, preventing them from being transferred or removed intact.
  
  
• Tamper Evident Computer Asset Tags: Will delaminate and leave behind a permanently printed pattern as evidence of removal.

Dual Asset Computer Tags

These two-part labels are a dual set of identifiable information tags, one of which can be attached to your goods, and the other can be kept for your records. These are also fully customisable, allowing you to add a professional and eye-catching design to your asset tags.

If you have any questions about our computer asset tags or any of our other products, our friendly team is here to help. Contact us today!

It's the height of summer, the sun is shining, school is out and life is good. We all love making the most of summer, especially here in the UK, but that doesn't mean letting the heat go to your head! In terms of health and safety, the summer months (especially during the school holidays) are always a tough time for the emergency services. There's just something about the euphoria and freedom of the season, combined with unusually warm weather, that tends to make people neglect common sense, and forget health and safety. 

One of the biggest dangers to the public, vulnerable children and strong swimmers alike, is water. Whether it's an inland waterway, the beach, or even a public swimming pool, each of these spaces present their own unique hazards. To protect the public, it is essential that holidaymakers, day trippers, and even those just looking for a way to cool off, are reminded of the dangers posed by water,  whether it's the open ocean or a pleasure pool.

Here are a few of the water safety signs we stock at Label Source, along with their corresponding hazards:

No Swimming 

For some reason, the combination of heat and too much free time always drives people to swim in places they shouldn't. This is highly dangerous to even the most confident of swimmers, and is especially lethal to more vulnerable individuals, such as children and the elderly. Whether it's the threat of strong currents, thermal sock from exposure to cold water, or even the risk of illness from polluted water, certain areas should be made completely off-bounds to the public, as they are far too hazardous and unpredictable to guarantee a safe swimming experience. 

Do Not Run

Whether it's a poolside walkway or lakeside deck, water presents just as much of a hazard for those of us on dry land, as it does to those actually in the water! Anyone who's ever seen a lifeguard furiously whistling at a group of unruly children legging it to the pool, knows that the risks of slipping are ever-present around damp areas, and are even magnified if the flooring is shinny or covered in alge! To combat this, and reduce the chances of someone falling and injuring themselves, there should always be clear messages to warn individuals against rapid movements in slippery areas.

No Inflatables 

Some spaces just aren't suitable for certain types of aquatic equipment, and if this is the case, signs should be displayed to prevent members of the public from mistakenly taking them into the water. Inflatables, for example, can present a unique set of hazards in both open and enclosed bodies of water. If used in the sea, with the risk of wind and strong tidal changes, swimmers can soon be carried out to open water, where even experienced divers can come unstuck. In relation to small pools, the water may simply be too shallow to accommodate them, leading to accidents if people trip or fall from them. Their use could even cause the crowding and obscuring of water in small areas, which could make it difficult to spot an individual in distress. 

Lifejacket Warning Sign

Watersports are always popular during warmer months, and while enjoyable, they also present a plethora of health and safety hazards that must be addressed. From hitting rocks, to falling in open water, there are many risks to an individual's safety when taking part in water-based activities. This is why participants and activity providers should always be reminded of how important it is to be equipped with a lifejacket, which can act as an invaluable lifeline when things go wrong in unpredictable situations, which can go from fun to fatal in a matter of minutes. 

Don't forget to stay water-safe this season! Browse our full range of water safety signs here.

Arguably, one of the best things about our country, is the fact that we have so many sites of outstanding natural beauty and cultural importance, which the plublic can enjoy for free. It's fantastic that we can offer our tourists and countrymen a taste of our history without commercialisation, but it's also important to remember that without regulation comes risk. 

When a space is beyond the realm of regular monitoring and supervision, it only stands to reason that safety will be compromised, particularly in isolated areas with ageing structures. While some may say that the duty to act sensibly and safely remains with the visitor, this hardly seems like an adequate reason to exclude standard safety procedures from these highly popular sites.

Earlier this month, news broke that there had been disagreements amongst councillors and residents in West Yorkshire, after safety signs were erected on the site of the Top Withens ruins, known for their association with Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights. The brightly coloured but not overly large signs were criticised soon after their installation, with many claiming that the addition spoilt the natural view. After much discussion and deliberation, Yorkshire Water came to the decision to remove and replace the signs, and are are currently working on a replacement that will 'blend in' with the landscape.

While I'm sure we can all agree that an appreciation of natural beauty is important, we can't help but feel that making safety signs 'blend in' completely defeats the object. Safety signs are meant to stand out to catch the eye of the reader, they are meant to be prominent in order for the public to comprehend their warnings. When safety signs are simply put in place in order to tick a box, they become completely redundant. Protecting public safety should always be a priority, and without warnings not to climb or deface the structure, this valuable piece of history could well be lost altogether! 

We can only hope that when the sign redesign is actioned, those involved will keep in mind that while it doesn't hurt to make it more visually appealing, the ultimate purpose should always be to preserve the important messages it is meant to convey. As far as safety is concerned, substance should always come above style.