The GHS (Globally Harmonised System) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals becomes fully effective in the UK at the end of May 2015, and replaces the previous standards for marking of dangerous or hazardous substances and mixtures. So are you ready for the changes?
The GHS standards form part of the CLP Regulations, which make the regulations legally binding throughout the EU. The standards are aimed at protecting human health and safeguarding the environment by preventing chemical-related incidents or accidents where multiple classification systems previously existed and by streamlining health and safety training to reduce the level of injuries or illness.
While many of the GHS pictograms may be familiar to you, since they are closely based on the old EU classifications, there are some subtle changes plus the introduction of health hazards to humans (such as carcinogenic or mutagenic). Therefore, the new classifications replace the longstanding black on orange format classification structure, and these become legally binding on the 31st May.
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Maintenance labels are used to identify equipment, machinery, fittings, fixtures, tools and process plants have been maintained to a certain standard. These are used and displayed to inform workers and users of the risks and dangers, which are associated with the equipment that is to be handled.
Label Source provides a range of labels, tags and signs to help identify the dangers. Our range of Maintenance labels are used for a variety of procedures such as asset marking, tool numbering, identifying equipment, numbers, and dates maintained, who was maintained and serviced by, when the equipment needs repairing and serviced. The labels also include information informing people if the equipment is in or out of service, greased or non-greased. These labels can be used on mechanical plumbing, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The Maintenance labels are available in a self-adhesive material, and self-adhesive aluminium foil.
Furthermore, Label Source supply a range electrical maintenance tags. These tags are used for strict instructions, warning workers not to use, touch, operate, close, move the equipment. We also provide a range of yellow caution and warning stags informing workers of high voltage, wiring, and current of the equipment that is about to be handled. These tags are a tie on semi-rigid polypropylene plastic material.
These also come in a range of signs, which are to be displayed clearly, informing workers and users of any dangers and risks of the equipment. The signs are used to identify circuits, electrical appliances, serial numbers and equipment numbers. These rigid plastic signs are pre-drilled and can be used short term or for more permanent needs.
When working with electricity there is always a risk of hazard as workers become exposed to hazards because job sites can be surrounded by tools and materials, fast-paced, and often exposed to the weather. This can cause serious injury and, in some cases, deaths. Precautions can be taken to prevent this from happening in the workplace. As part of your health and safety training programme, one precaution is displaying suitable electrical safety signs around the workplace, warning workers of the risks and dangers of operating equipment and appliances. These signs are aimed to avoid hazards which include:
- Coming into any contact with an electrical voltage can cause a current flow through your whole body, resulting in an electric shock or burns.
- Fires can occur from faulty electrical equipment or their inappropriate use.
- The risk of explosions.
Our electrical safety signs can highlight the dangers to prevent needless accidents occurring, and warn workers, visitors and the general public of electricity risks. By displaying these signs, lives can be saved. Label Source supply a range of signs and labels that comply with the BS 7671 wiring regulations for low voltage electrical installations. The standard is based on IEC 60364, and the 17th edition came into effect in 2008. This regulation covers inspection and testing of electrical safety of electrical works. All new industrial, commercial and domestic installations have to be to this standard.
These electrical warning signs must be displayed in and around the workplace to prevent, accidents which can lead to fatalities. Protect your employees in the workplace!
We have had an excellent 2014, and would like to thank everyone who has contributed to that. We hope 2015 will be even better! Order your products now, to start the New Year off, ensuring you are following the safety regulations by making sure all signs, labels, tapes and tags are displayed clearly in your workplace.
We want to ensure that your company is abiding by the regulations, take a look at our website where we can help with any regulations which you may need in your workplace. You can also contact our sales office:
On 08003761693 in the UK
or +441443842769 for International calls outside of the UK
or email us on sales@labelsource.co.uk
Start your New Year off to good start by displaying your safety signs and labels in and around the workplace to ensure that your workers are safe.
Electricity can kill! If hazards from electricity in the workplace are not clearly displayed, accidents can occur and some may even lead to death, as well as causing damage to property. People working within certain industries can be exposed to electricity more than others, and these are the people who are more likely to have an accident, especially if they are not informed of the dangers, and take the necessary precautions. However, virtually all companies have exposure to electricity to some extent, particularly with computers and printers.
It was reported that well over 100 accidents a year in the UK are due to electric shocks, with 89 serious injuries and 6 fatalities (in 2010/2011). Exposure to live electrical equipment can cause respiratory failure, heart attacks, electrical burn injuries and seizures. Other physical injuries can be caused by tripping over trailing wires or leads.
If there is any potential hazards in the workplace then count on us for your electrical safety signs. Our signs and labels will help identify the dangers, clearly informing and warning staff or building users of the potential risks from electricity. Our labels and signs inform workers of the voltage of the appliance (whether high or low voltage), live wires and terminals, electrical cables (overhead or underground), safety connections, isolation and safety devices, electrical arcing, and inspection labels, amongst others. An electric shock notice is also available to help inform workers of the actions needed to be taken in the event of injuries from contact with powered equipment, with recommended treatment guides including resuscitation, location of first aid equipment and emergency contact details.
So if you come into contact with electrical supply equipment, such as switchgear or busbars, cables or conductors, caution should be taken to make sure that the power source is disconnected. All cables, plugs, sockets and isolators should be maintained and checked regularly by competent personnel.
Make sure your workplace remains safe from electrical hazards, with our range of signs and labels providing a constant visual reminder of the need to take care when in contact with electrical equipment.
