Most people wash their hands without thinking about it. This can be a good thing, as regular handwashing works best when it’s a habit. However, the COVID-19 pandemic made it apparent that many of us weren’t washing our hands properly – or often enough.

Over the past 18 months, handwashing has been vital protection for many; it has kept people safe, healthy and infection-free. Now, with many workplaces having re-opened, following safe handwashing practices is important to safeguard staff and customers.

Below, we discuss how to wash hands properly, the types of handwashing available and how you can help enforce the practice in your workplace. More...

Packaging handling labels are essential to keep shipping and logistics running smoothly. However, this relies on people knowing how, where and when to use these industrious labels.

Using incorrect packaging handling labels can have poor effects, including damage to fragile goods, accidents and poor customer service.

How well do you know how to use packaging handing labels? Do you know packaging symbols and their meanings? Well, put your knowledge to the test below. More...

Body protection and PPE has rightfully taken the spotlight over the last 18 months. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of quality PPE and keeping frontline staff safe. While much of this discussion has centred around face masks, full body protection is just as important.

However, full body protection is a broad subject. It refers to everything from security armour for police forces to scrubs and gloves for medical professionals.

Below, we’ll discuss what full-body protection means in safety, how signs help with it and how you can keep your employees safe. More...

For all businesses, reducing plastic should be the goal. However, plastics are everywhere. Plastic is not just water bottles and household waste; it’s microplastics, storage containers, furniture, etc.

An area that contributes to plastic waste is signs. The vast majority of safety and office signs are plastic-based, with many choosing to use plastic nameplates and office signs over metal options due to their affordability.

However, metal signs can last longer and recycle better than plastic options. Below, we will discuss how metal signs can be used to reduce plastic waste in the workplace. More...

What differentiates a modern building site from an older one? Sure, there may be better safety equipment, scaffolding and materials, but what else has changed?

These days, there are more and better-varied signs and labels on construction sites. These aren’t just for show – they help enforce safety standards.

Below, we discuss the different types of building site safety signs available, how they impact construction site safety and their importance. More...