Fires are a health and safety issue which impact each and every one of us, be it at home, at work or in public spaces. In order to ensure that the conditions for preventing fires from spreading are in place, it is essential to provide and maintain reliable equipment, particularly in areas which present particulalrly high risks in the event of a fire.

Although having appropriate fire extinguishers in designated areas is a great start, it is not enough to simply have these in place, and later forget about them unless they are needed. Fire extinguishers require regular inspection and servicing by professionals, in order to ensure that they are in proper working order, and have not been compromised in any way. If unfortunate circumstances did cause a fire to occur, you would want to confident in the knowledge that your extinguisher is ready to use, with no issues preventing it from serving its indented purpose.

Here are a few essential steps that need to be followed whilst performing fire extinguisher maintenance:

Perform a Visual Inspection of the Extinguisher 

The person responsible for fire safety should carry out visual checks on a monthly basis at the very least, with more frequent checks taking place where circumstances require. Your visual check should consist of the following:

• Ensure that the extinguisher is located in the correct area, and is visible to those who may need to use it.
• Check that the instructions are also clear to see, and unobstructed.
• Assess the parts to ensure that it has not been damaged or operated.
• Read the pressure gauge/indicator to check it is within safe operational limits.

Arrange Corrective Action

If the extinguisher has been tampered with, or the responsible party suspects that it is not in working order, this issue should be addressed immediately, with corrective action being arranged as soon as possible. 

Oversee Professional Servicing

Professional fire safety experts should always be used to perform detailed inspections on the extinguishers. The frequency of these inspections will depend on the type of extinguisher in question. 

Accurately Record Maintenance

As is the case with any health and safety procedure, it is essential to ensure that the processes of maintaining your fire extinguisher is also accurately recorded. To do this you will need to use fire extinguisher maintenance labels. Here's a closer look at the recording system we provide here at Label Source as an example:

(fire extinguisher maintenance labels, supplied in packs of 50)

This label should be used to record the details of the inspection, including the date, name of the inspector and weight of the extinguisher.

To find out more about fire safety, check out our previous blogs! To see our full range of equipment inspection labels, click here.

Labeling your warehouse stock correctly is vastly important as it ensures all members of staff know precisely what they should be doing. Whether you're looking for racking and shelf identification or packaging labels, here at LableSource we can provide custom warehouse labels for your every need. We aim to provide the best possible service to all of our customers, so all of our products are custom made just for you. 

We have a wide selection of warehouse labels suitable for all of your needs, but if you can't seem to find what you're looking for, be sure to get in touch and we will do all we can to provide you with exactly what you're looking for.  

Here are just a few of our custom warehouse labels:

Magnetic Labels

Our magnetic labels for racking and shelf identification offer a variety of different statements, suitable for all warehouse operations. These high-quality magnetic labels are highly suitable for reusing and can help prevent any miscommunications amongst staff. 

Write on Magnetic Strips

 

If you're looking for fully custom warehouse labels, our Write-On Magnetic Strips are also a fantastic option. Supplied in 10m rolls, these magnetic strips can be customised to fit exactly the purpose you are looking for. Made in five different colours, these labels ensure there will be no longer be confusion in the warehouse.

Packing and Shipping Stencils

These custom warehouse labels ensure that all packaging will be handled with care when being shipped. Made out of scratch resistant calendared rigid PVC, these stencils can be reused again and again. If you require a bespoke packing or shipping stencil, just get in touch and we will do all we can to meet your needs!

Feel free to browse our other warehouse custom ranges, such as our warehouse racking and shelf identification range, warehouse floor aisle markers, stock control and identification, packaging, label applicators and dispensers and warehouse safety and environment.

Just let us know if there's anything you would like to customise and we will be sure to help in every way we can. Get in touch here. 

Before we get started, what is asset tagging, and what are asset tags? Broadly speaking, an asset tag is any label used to identify one's property (or 'assets'). Most asset labels feature a unique serial number or barcode that can be used to distinguish the labelled object from other, similar-looking items.

Asset tagging is frequently used by businesses and other organisations as a loss prevention measure. High-value items such as computers, tools, and electrical appliances will each be assigned a unique serial number (or barcode) and marked accordingly using some sort of label or tag. Additionally, it is quite common for a business to print their name and/or logo on their asset labels for extra ease of identification.

Why It’s Important to Tag Your Assets?

 Asset tags help to minimise the risk that property will be lost or stolen in a number of different ways. Firstly, they can be used to compile a detailed database of one's assets. This means that when a labelled item goes missing, the owner can refer to their database and say, for example, that 'laptop #101158 is missing' rather than simply 'one of our laptops is missing'.

Benefits of Asset Tagging

The benefits of asset tagging, however, go further than just the identification of a specific item. If the database is properly managed, the owner may then be able to get a little more information regarding the lost object's last known whereabouts. For instance, a university library that loans out electrical equipment would be able to identify the last person who borrowed the item in question.

If the owner suspects their property has been stolen, they can quote the lost item's unique serial number when reporting the crime to the police. Asset tags make stolen goods identifiable; not only does this mean that labelled items are easier to track down, it also means that thieves are less likely to target your assets in the first place. Asset tags are a great deterrent!

Types of Asset Tags

A savvy thief may attempt to peel off an asset label in order to conceal their crime, but there are other types of asset tagging systems available for this exact reason.
High-security labelling solutions such as destructible asset labels and tamper-evident asset tags make this tactic unviable.

Destructible asset labels are a form of asset marking that are made of tamper-proof cast PVC vinyl. If you try to peel one of these labels off, the label itself will fragment, preventing it from being peeled off the item.

Tamper-evident asset tags, on the other hand, will leave behind a permanently printed pattern if removed. This means that even if this asset marking is removed, an imprint of the label will remain. Furthermore, it will be clear if someone has removed the label and then tried to reapply it, as the two parts of the label cannot be removed intact.

How Durable are Asset Tags and Labels?

Our asset tagging and tool tagging materials are created with durability in mind. Each type of asset tag is made from a different material depending on its purpose, so you can invest in the asset tagging systems that will be most suited to why, where, and when you need them.

Many of them are made from vinyl, making them suited to outdoor items if required, whereas we also have polyester asset tags for items in areas with higher temperatures.

Tagging Assets with Label Source

Click here to browse Label Source's full range of asset tags and labels, or contact us if you would like us to produce custom asset tags for your organisation.

It goes without saying that sharp objects can be very dangerous. Cuts and scrapes aren't merely painful; they can have serious consequences, including infection, blood loss, and even traumatic amputation (the loss of a limb or other body part because of an accident or injury).

For this reason, it is extremely important to clearly telegraph any sharps hazards on your premises. Sharps hazards come in a variety of different forms, and we at Label Source have a safety sign / label for just about every conceivable one - see below for examples.

'CAUTION - Sharp Blades' Sign

If your premises house a machine with sharp blades, this sign should be placed close to the equipment in question to warn workers and others of the safety risk. We also stock safety signs for machinery with rotating cutters or blades.

'CAUTION - SHARP OBJECTS INSIDE' Label

These self-adhesive dispatch labels can be placed on packages, bags, and cartons containing sharp objects (e.g. needles, blades) that might cause injury if handled improperly. The labels are made of flourescent paper for extra visibility.

Sharps Disposal & Needlestick Injuries Poster

In the unfortunate event of a needlestick injury (or an accident involving another type of sharp object), it's important to know how to react. Displaying this poster on your premises will ensure that the key information is always close at hand; the poster also features instructions for the safe disposal of sharp objects.

Click here to browse Label Source's full range of safety signs.

In environments where flammable materials are present, especially the workplace, it is highly important that the associated risks are properly considered before undertaking operations. In order to properly alert individuals to the possible risks involved with handling certain materials or products, it is highly important that these are indicated in a clear and eye-catching fashion, in order to make the best possible effort to avoid these possible hazards.

Here at Label Source, we supply a huge variety of flammable labels, which are suitable for a large number of industry requirements, and are able to be used in a number of environments. These range from general safety labels, to those which are specifically designed for use with particularly dangerous items, such as gas cylinders.

Here's a closer look at a few of the flammable labels we stock in our Hazardous Substances & Chemicals range:

Hazardous Goods CHIP Labels

These labels are designed to indicate when hazardous goods are present in certain loads or packages, to ensure safe treatment and handling in transit. These can be chosen in four standard sizes, which correspond with the capacity of the package in question, with a number of hazards to choose from, including flammable, highly falmmable and extremely flammable.

Gas Cylinder Storage Signs 

Compressed gas cylinders often contain substances which are highly flammable, which is why we supply a range of labels which are specifically designed with this purpose in mind. 

GHS Hazard Warning Labels

GHS stands for 'globally harmonised system', which means that these labels are ideal for companies who send their items overseas, due to the fact that the symbols can easily be understood and verified in any country. In addition to this they are also compliant with CLP regulations.

To see our full range of labels for hazardous chemicals and substances, click here!