Top tips to stay safe on site
‘eternal vigilance’ is key to ensuring the safety and security of persons on a construction site, writes Mikhail Turnkov (Top tips to stay safe on site @ConstructionD #safety #construction https://t.co/nscs0pcCor)… See on www.constructiondigital.com
read more...UPDATED: Two injured in scaffolding incident – The News Herald
UPDATED: Two injured in scaffolding incident The News Herald PANAMA CITY— One man’s heart stopped and another suffered electrical burns after a piece of metal scaffolding made contact with power lines at a church construction site Tuesday morning,…
read more...BS EN ISO7010 – Official Advice from the HSSA
One of the major legislative changes affecting the workplace in recent times is the adoption of BS EN ISO7010. While it isn’t yet a requirement to change all your existing safety signs to the new ISO 7010 versions, the advice is not to mix signage from different legislative standards. Best practice recommends, if changes or […]
read more...Road Construction Safety | Electronic Products
Cones and other warning signs. As these are the first line of defense, be sure to have sufficient signage and have it placed well ahead of the construction zone to ensure motorists have ample time to reduce travel speed. See on www.electrons.us
read more...Site Worker Online: Construction Safety Campaign Press Release
2 building site deaths in 1 week No return to London killing fields of the 80s Construction Safety Campaign statement http://t.co/S6k9lqPjHM Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Construction site safety has got to remain a hot topic for the UK construction Industry See on siteworker.blogspot.co.uk
read more...City asks bike riders to dismount for construction detour – Winston-Salem Journal
City asks bike riders to dismount for construction detour Winston-Salem Journal Safety concerns have prompted a change to the detour for bike riders around the construction site for a new road linking Martin Luther King Jr.
read more...New Health and Safety Law Poster Deadline Coming
The HSE is reminding UK businesses that the new version of the health and safety law poster must be displayed from 5 April this year. Under the Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations, all employers have a legal duty to display the approved poster in a prominent position in the workplace or to provide […]
read more...No Smoking Day 12th March
No smoking day is one of the UK’s biggest annual health awareness campaigns, and our range of “no smoking signs” helps companies create smoke-free environments. Every year over a million smokers will use No Smoking Day to try to quit. The campaign is run by the British Heart Foundation, and helps smokers who want to […]
read more...Office workers: steps to keep you safe by RoSPA
Here in the UK, nearly one in three employees work in an office of some description – around 10 million of us in total. However, far too many people are still being injured or suffering accidents in the office. With this in mind. RoSPA has produced a short guide to provide you, and your boss, […]
read more...So much for health and safety! Hilarious workmen cheating death
An amusing set of photos range from the ridiculous to downright dangerous. Some of them show workers are quite content to endanger their life to get the job done quicker. (You’ll never see anything like this on an IDG construction site… See on www.dailymail.co.uk
read more...Temporary sign warns of danger – The Nelson Mail
See on Scoop.it – Safety Signs The Nelson Mail Temporary sign warns of danger The Nelson Mail Temporary signage has been erected at Maruia Falls, warning people not to go beyond the safety barriers after a drowning and a near-fatality during the past week. Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Water safety remains a big issue […]
read more...Safety Signs in the workplace
Safety is a hot topic in most businesses regardless of industry sector. Safety signs or warning signs are helpful in indicating various hazards ahead. These signs also help in reducing accidents at a given workplace. These safety signs may consists of words with safety messages, pictorial warning symbols that consists various sizes, shapes, and colours. […]
read more...Do You know a Safety Angel?
Do you know a Guardian Angel?- A Guest Blog from RoSPA (The Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents) When you think about the people who work to keep us safe in the workplace, perhaps the archetypal hero springs to mind; the person who leaps into action when things go wrong, throwing themselves into the […]
read more...New Year Time for Safety Signs MOT?
As the New Year comes upon us our thoughts often turn to personal improvements we intend to make over the coming year, but one much over looked resolution is the implementation of a regular safety sign audit. Julian Rowlandson, Director at Stocksigns explains: “If you own a car it is most probable that you obtain […]
read more...The Benefits of Integrating Wayfinding with Digital Signage and …
In addition to emergency notification, universities and hospitals can leverage their digital signage networks for maps and directions in buildings and on campuses. Stocksigns Group‘s insight: When considering your wayfinding system, all forms of signage media should be considered as part of your strategy See on www.campussafetymagazine.com
read more...RIDDOR reporting: are you ready for the change? Guest Post From RoSPA
RIDDOR reporting: are you ready for the change? As a result of the Government’s health safety reform programme, RIDDOR has been streamlined and amended. For those of you still struggling to get to grips with the changes, this guide provides a brief summary. RIDDOR Explained The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations place […]
read more...Bricklayer’s death showed safety flaws on Lincolnshire construction site – This is Lincolnshire
This is Lincolnshire Bricklayer’s death showed safety flaws on Lincolnshire construction site This is Lincolnshire A CONSTRUCTION company and its site manager have each been ordered to pay £77,500 court costs after admitting to health and safety… Stocksigns Group‘s insight: ‘A sad but cautionary tale’ Sandy Barnes from First Call Signs
read more...Safety at Street Works and Road Works: a code of practice
The Department of Transport has updated its code of practice on work safety at street works and road works sites, with more emphasis on risk assessment, site-specific design and the needs of the pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. Street works are, of course, essential for a range of reasons. But unfortunately, they can cause […]
read more...South Africa building site collapses, one worker dead, 50 trapped – Reuters UK
Sydney Morning Herald South Africa building site collapses, one worker dead, 50 trapped Reuters UK If safety regulations are found to have been breached, the accident could sour already fraught labour relations in South Africa’s construction sector… Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Tragically Construction sites still provide some of the most hazardous working environments today. Construction […]
read more...Digital Signage – 6 easy ways to boost sales with digital signage
Digital Signage 6 easy ways to boost holiday sales with digital signage Digital Signage Today The holidays are nearly upon us, and the oncoming holiday sales season is crucially important for retailers. Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Our sister company Messagemaker Display can help you create didgital LED signs with high impact which can drive sales See […]
read more...Wayfinding sign bid accepted – Stanwood Camano News
Wayfinding Signs News Wayfinding sign bid accepted Stanwood Camano News A bid was even accepted. Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Stocksigns are one of the UK leading manufacturers of wayfinding signage schemes. Use our wayfinding guide to get the best out of your signage.
read more...Commissioner proposes signage changes to increase area visitation – Rapid City Journal
Commissioner proposes signage changes to increase area visitation Rapid City Journal Aker said he wants the county to work with the cities of Sturgis, Piedmont and Summerset to develop signage along Interstate 90 that will direct drivers to the… Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Signage can be the key to boosting both volume and ease […]
read more...Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 – RIDDOR – HSE
HSE explains how employers, the-self employed and those in control of premises must report specified workplace incidents, injuries and deaths. (RT @PASMALtd: @AIFworkatheight The aim is to simplify reporting arrangements. See on www.hse.gov.uk
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