There has been a rapid growth in the use of QR two dimensional barcodes, which are small in size yet are able to contain high data storage capacity. In appearance the QR (or Quick Response) codes are square dots arranged in a square grid, and can be incorporated in label designs.

These QR barcode labels can be used in manufacturing, distribution and warehousing to provide item identification, product or service tracking, and stock control. The QR barcodes labels can be produced on a range of materials including self adhesive vinyl (standard and tamperproof destructible, polyester (including tamper evident), aluminium foil, polypropylene and aluminium.

These labels can be produced to customer specification inclusive of these QR barcodes, to suit a range of operating conditions and environments. For further information contact sales@labelsource.co.uk or telephone Freephone 0800 3761693 or 01443 842769.

Our range of safety barrier tapes are not only used by the more obvious emergency services, namely police forces and fire services, but also we cater for more specialist requirements such as cave or mine rescue, bomb disposal, removal of hazardous materials, and civil emergency response planning.

These high visibility, premium quality, lightweight barrier tapes are ideal for cordoning off areas to prevent unauthorised access by alerting the public to incident sites, or to inform them of potential hazards. These non-adhesive tapes are supplied in a dispenser carton for ease of use, and are supplied in reels of 75mm by 250 metres. The printed surface is scratch and UV resistant.

So whether it stems from law enforcement services, including specialist police services (Military, RAF, harbour etc.) in isolating crime scenes or identifying crowd control routes; fire brigades and other fire services for marking fire scenes and safe routes to firefighters, other emergency services, site investigators or the general public; security: or disaster response from radiation or chemical spillage; Label Source has a range of safety barricade tapes fit for purpose.

Manual handling injuries are one of the most common forms of workplace accidents. In 2013/2014 the HSE reported that such injuries were 24% of total reported incidents, and this led to 909,000 lost working days in that period. The type of manual handling injuries included repetitive strain injuries, muscle pulls, sprains and strains, trapped nerves, finger trap wounds, cuts from sharp objects, hernias, upper limb disorders as well as back problems.

Contributory factors involved in leading to such problems involve carrying, pushing or pulling loads result from twisting, stooping or bending, may involve sudden movements, or excessive travel distances, sometimes with inadequate periods for recovery. The loads may be heavy, unbalanced, difficult to grip, or may be sharp, hot or cold.

Other factors which can add to manual handling safety difficulties can include poor workspace layout or working conditions (uneven floors, inadequate lighting or poor ventilation), duration and frequency of lifting action including lengthy time in a fixed posture position, and the condition of awkward loads (such as slippery or unwieldy weights).

While there are high risk industries such as healthcare, construction, agriculture, transport and storage, these lifting actions are commonplace throughout most occupations, although many to a much lesser extent. All industrial sectors must comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 to provide a safe environment for lifting of loads.

Label Source’s range of manual handling signs, notices and labels can assist in drawing attention to good practice to tie in with safe working guidelines, proper on the job training, matching the suitability of the person to the demands of lifting, health screening, job rotation, handling in teams or use of mechanical aids, such as hoists, trolleys, conveyor belts or forklift trucks.

Under PUWER (Provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998) all such equipment, including machinery, tools, plant and appliances, should be suitable and safe for use, should have been inspected and maintained, should have correct protective devices, and be operated by adequately trained staff.

The dangers and hazards relating to operating this equipment should be clearly identified, and our range of safety labels and signs can be used for this purpose. These health and safety risks can include from pinch, crush, trap and entanglement hazards, operating temperatures such as hot surfaces, or high or low ambient temperatures, chemical dangers (eg corrosive or toxic), and various other risks from electricity, flammability, lasers, radiation, and biological hazards.

In addition Label Source supply a wide variety of bespoke printed labels and signs incorporating combinations of safety symbols and custom text. For further information please contact us.

There are instances and locations where there are space restrictions on using the standard size ranges of safety signs. These simply will not fit. So, our range of mini safety signs has been designed to overcome such problems.

These small format signs, in a full range of safety sign classifications, come in a size of 50mm x 200mm, and are manufactured in pvc with an adhesive backing for easy use. All these signs comply with ISO 1710 and the Safety Sign and Signals Regulations 1996.

They cover a comprehensive range of safety requirements including;

Fire equipment signs for pinpointing the location of fire extinguishers, fire alarms and fire points.

Mandatory signs can be used to indicate the use of personal protective equipment, the use of guards on equipment, as well as access points such as fire doors, housekeeping, and personal hygiene.

Prohibition safety signs cover restrictions on smoking, drinking water, access, and use of mobile phones.

Safe condition safety signs determine fire emergency access points and escape routes, the location for first aid, emergency stop cut off points and drinking water.

Hazard warning safety signs identify the risks and dangers from electricity (electric shock, high voltage), from hazardous substances (toxic, harmful chemicals), and physical hazards such as slips, trips, and falls and scalds from hot water.

These products have been used in a wide variety of office, commercial and industrial locations to assist in complying with health and safety guidelines, and providing employees, customers and the general public with visible safety information.