It is common knowledge that electricity can be dangerous, but the hazards are multiplied when the electrical supply is high voltage. Direct contact with, or being in close proximity of, high voltage infrastructure can pose potential health threats.
Accidents involving sources of high voltage electricity can range from death through electrocution, to electric shock injuries from electrical arcs, internal flash burns, flame burns from ignition of clothing, or injuries from losing body control and falling off equipment.
The overwhelming majority of accidents occur when installing, operating, repairing, inspecting or maintaining power generating plants, power transmission equipment (both overhead power lines or underground cables), at substations, on electrified rail networks, or at oil and gas facilities.
However, the minority can be linked to contact with overhead lines by ladders, antenna, cranes and telescopic overhead plant during construction or maintenance, tree trimming or clearance, and even entangled lines from anglers. Other problem areas are excavations, tunnelling, and mining, when underground electrical cables are damaged or sheared.
Label Source has a range of products to clearly mark dangers from high voltage electrical supply. These can include signs to identify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, pylons and towers warning of high voltage and danger of death; signs for the mandatory use of protective equipment and safety wear such as hard hats, gloves and rubber soled boot; labels for operating instructions on equipment for termination, cable jointing, pressure testing and fault location; calibration labelling on test instrumentation; and signs and underground warning tapes for buried power cables.
So together using our products we can provide guidance and information to make operating with, and near, high voltage generating and distribution equipment a much safer environment.
When you need to mark hazardous goods or dangerous substances, to ensure safety in the workplace, and protection of the environment, choose from our extensive product range. Label Source has numerous, suitable health and safety signs and labels, complying with the latest legislation, international regulations and best practice.
Whether you handle, process, store or transport hazardous materials in either solid, liquid or gaseous form, it is essential to clearly identify the contents, to protect workers, the emergency services and the general public.
Spills, incidents or accidents can result in injuries, ranging from minor to death, from explosions, fire and chemical burns from dangerous goods. These substances have been classified by the United Nations, and appear in a range of legislation including COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health), GHS (Global harmonised system of classification) and CLP (Classifying, labelling and packaging regulations).
Therefore, our ranges of labels and signs are suitable for marking chemicals stored in bulk containers, pressure receptacles, tanks, drums, canisters and dispensing equipment, as well as production, storage and handling areas. Workers can be made aware of the risks from the hazardous goods and dangerous substances, such as toxic, corrosive, explosive, oxidising, flammable, irritants and hazards to human health and the environment.
In the course of duty, you may need to stand out from the crowd, whether for drills, actual emergencies or building evacuations. Our hi-viz armbands are ideal, and offer instant recognition, so that you can take control and manage the situation.
These safety armbands are waterproof, lightweight, comfortable, and can be easily adjusted by using the velcro fasteners. They are made of a radiant yellow nylon, with a reflective printed panel, which make them suitable for all lighting conditions.
There are many standard formats to cover control of safety issues, including fire, first aid, security and traffic. Click the following link for the product details: https://www.labelsource.co.uk/label/safety-signs/general-safety-markers/safety-armbands
Frames, available either with a magnetic or self-adhesive backing, can be used to improve the appearance of your printed documents, literature, certificates, signs and instructions by providing an eye-catching enclosure.
These robust, clear plastic holders - with coloured frames - are available to site A3, A4 and A5 size documents. They are supplied in vertical and horizontal formats. Both types can be mounted on glass (allowing two-way viewing), doors, walls, filing cabinets, and racking.
The frames, in blue, yellow, blue, green and black comply with the safety colours prescribed in British Safety Standards, and can reinforce relevant messages.
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The beginning of the end. Durable Pipe red carded in Asbestos’ last Materials Cup Final
At this time of the season, when your team may be scrapping for every point, either aiming for promotion, or, God forbid, to avoid the trapdoor, all genuine supporters should spare a thought for the fall from grace of the all conquering Team Asbestos.
The rise of Asbestos was unprecedented, with regular promotions, championships and cup success. Asbestos established a formidable reputation, based on solid performance in all weather conditions. Their style was based on sound and fire proof keeping by Sound Absorption; a corrosive resistant defence (marshalled by the ever reliable Insulation); a versatile and creative midfield centred on the interplay of Linings and Coatings (with an uncanny knack of losing their markers); and a lethal combination upfront of Pipe, Trough and Roofing.
However, at the height of their power, reports started to circulate of tapes of illegal payments and rule infringements, and the hierarchy at Asbestos was labelled dangerous and poisonous, and this shook the very fabric of Asbestos. The tabloids, governing bodies and pundits turned on their former darlings. Asbestos reeled from the bad publicity leading to a loss of sponsorship contracts, diverse legal and medical claims, a failure to adapt to new rules, and a drift in support. The signs were not good, with loss of form leading to a slide down the divisions. Fair weather fans failed to tag along with their hardcore supporters, as crowd levels plummeted.
To demonstrate your duty of care, and to inform all lovers of the beautiful game of the risks associated from the fall of Asbestos, show your support by using our stickers, labels, markers, tapes, tags and signs to remind you of this former giant.
