Health and safety signs are an essential part of any workplace or public space. They play a vital role in keeping people safe by providing clear and concise information about potential hazards and how to avoid them. From warning signs to mandatory instructions, health and safety signs are a legal requirement in many industries, and failure to comply can result in serious consequences.

To ensure that your workplace or public space is compliant with health and safety regulations, it’s essential to have a reliable health and safety sign service. Our professional sign service can provide expert advice on the types of signs required for your specific industry and location, as well as design, manufacture, and installation services. With our comprehensive sign service, you can be confident that your signs meet all legal requirements and are designed to be clear and easily understood by everyone who needs to see them.

Investing in a health and safety sign is not only a legal requirement, but it’s also a responsible choice for any business or organisation. By providing clear and concise information about potential hazards and how to avoid them, you can help to prevent accidents, injuries, and even fatalities.

Health and Safety Sign Regulations

When it comes to ASAP Signs’ Health and Safety Sign service, we understand it’s important to understand the regulations that govern their use. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to serious consequences, including fines and even legal action. This section will provide an overview of the compliance and legal requirements we use for Health and Safety Signs, as well as the British Industry Standards that must be followed.

Compliance and Legal Requirements

The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to provide specific safety signs whenever there is a risk that has not been avoided or controlled by other means. These signs must be clear, concise, and easily understood by everyone who may come into contact with them. Additionally, the signs must be prominently displayed and properly maintained.

Employers are also required to carry out a risk assessment to determine the need for safety signs. This assessment should take into account the likelihood and severity of any potential hazards, as well as the number of people who may be affected.

Failure to comply with these regulations can result in enforcement action by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), including improvement or prohibition notices, fines, and even prosecution.

British Industry Standards

In addition to the legal requirements, there are also British Industry Standards that we follow when designing and installing your Health and Safety Signs. These standards provide guidance on the size, colour, and shape of the signs, as well as the symbols and text that should be used.

One of the most important standards is BS 5499, which covers the design and use of safety signs and signals. This standard provides guidance on the different types of safety signs, including prohibition signs, warning signs, and mandatory signs, as well as the colours and symbols that should be used for each.

Another important standard is BS EN ISO 7010, which provides guidance on the graphical symbols used on safety signs. This standard ensures that the symbols used are easily understood by people from different countries and cultures.

By following these regulations and standards, employers can ensure that their Health and Safety Signs are effective in communicating the necessary information and reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.

Designing and Implementing Safety Signs

When it comes to designing and implementing safety signs, we have several factors to consider to ensure that the signs are effective in communicating important information to employees and visitors. Here are three key steps we follow:

Assessment of Risk and Signage Needs

Before designing and installing safety signs, we assess the risks present in your workplace and determine which areas require signage. This can involve conducting a risk assessment or hazard analysis to identify potential safety hazards and determine the appropriate signage needed to mitigate these risks.

Custom Signage Solutions

Once we have identified the areas that require safety signage, our next step is to design custom signage solutions that effectively communicate the necessary information. This can involve creating custom signs that include specific wording, symbols, and colours to ensure that the message is clear and easily understood.

Installation and Maintenance

After designing custom safety signs, the final step is installation and maintenance. Signs will be installed in visible locations where they can be easily seen and read by employees and visitors.