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Electrical Safety Labels
Do you have a workplace or building that contains high levels of electrical voltage or electrical equipment? If so, you need to ensure that the appropriate areas are clearly labelled with the appropriate electrical safety stickers so that visitors are aware of the potential electrical hazards that exist within the building. All electrical systems have the potential to cause harm and damage to both people and the building that they are in, however by practising the correct electrical safety procedures, you can minimise the risk of any damage occurring. But how exactly do electrical warning stickers help with electrical safety? They prevent injury Probably the most obvious and important reason for properly labelling your electrical equipment with electrical warning stickers is that it prevents injuries from occurring in your building or workplace. By simply having the right electrical safety label in place, you can stop accidents in their tracks and make your workplace or property an accident-free zone. They comply with health and safety regulations Workplace health and safety regulations state that every employer is responsible for keeping their employees safe from injuries and risks to their health whilst they are at work. This means that you are responsible for identifying all of the potential safety risks and electrical hazards in your workplace and taking the necessary steps to properly make your employees aware of these risks. To breach this policy is against the law and could potentially jeopardise your company’s insurance. Placing the appropriate electrical warning label by hazards in your workplace is an effective way of reminding your employers of the hazards that they should be aware of. They keep your workers safe when operating equipment Electrical safety stickers are also used to provide specific instructions for the operation of electrical equipment, whether that’s telling workers how to operate the equipment safely or instructing them not to use equipment that is damaged or broken. If you have equipment in your workplace that is not safe to use or must be operated in a specific way, then it is important that you use the appropriate electrical warning label to make this clear. They keep visitors from walking into danger zones Unfortunately, electricity is one of the leading causes of death in the workplace. It is therefore imperative that if there are areas of high voltage in your building or workplace, you make this very clear to visitors. Voltage warning labels come in a vivid yellow colour with clear black writing and symbols to make hazardous areas very obvious, greatly reducing the risk of accidents caused by electricity. Get your electrical labels today! You’ll be happy to hear that acquiring and applying the right electrical warning labels is a quick and easy task that takes no time at all. At Label Bar, we supply our customers with high quality and effective safety labels at a reasonable price. We also offer a free delivery service with short dispatch to ensure that you can secure your workplace as soon as possible! You can browse our range of electrical labels here, and if you would like more information please get in contact with us and we shall be happy to be of assistance. Read Full Story -
Test & Service Labels
Here at Label Bar, we want to try and remove some of the burdens of running a business off your shoulders, by providing you with simplistic but effective label solutions to your health and safety needs. Having the ability to utilise gas appliance labels, fuse rating labels or any type of quality control labels allows you to notify your workforce of any potential dangers they may come up against in relation to the servicing and maintenance status of the product or piece of equipment in question. Today, we’re looking at the 4 most popular uses for test and service labels in a work environment. Gas Tests and Electrical PAT Testing If you’re a company who uses gas appliances, having a healthy supply of gas service labels can be vitally important in relaying information to your co-workers, informing them the appliance is safe to use, but also to future servicing and maintenance crews looking to see if the appliance is due for servicing and maintenance. It’s much the same with electrical appliances; having the ability to inform your colleagues about the PAT status of an appliance via the use of a PAT testing sticker can let them know it is safe to use and when its re-test date is coming up. Here at Label Bar, we supply a variety of these types of labels, both cable wrap and plug top so you can tailor what you use to the appliance in question, whether you use an amp fuse rating label or general maintenance stickers. Health and Safety Equipment Being able to give a visual indicator of the servicing status of Health and Safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, is vital in informing your workforce about the standard of the equipment available and whether the equipment is in date. Fire extinguisher stickers provide a level of accountability in regards to regular replacing of old health and safety equipment by tracking testing dates and times, as well as leaving any important comments for future servicing teams. We also supply labels which cover equipment like ladders, so specific ladder equipment can be tested and allocated to a different area, so health and safety can be monitored if an accident occurs with that piece of equipment. Appliance Identification and Barcoding As technology improves and archaic, manual tracking systems are abandoned for more accurate computer records, having a system of barcoded labels which log the servicing and maintenance status of a variety of different pieces of equipment is becoming the new standard when it comes to test and servicing labels. The benefits of these types of maintenance labels is that it saves data entry time as you only need to scan a barcode linked to a database that holds key servicing information for your business equipment. If you can save time on manual data entry, you can free up time for more vital work. General Inspection and Quality Control If you deal in products with sell-by dates and products that can expire, having a large supply of quality control labels is a must. Being able to clearly notify customers of when a product will expire is a requirement, especially in industries like food and beverage production. From Label Bar, you can purchase these quality control labels, as well as a vast range of different general Inspection labels and quality control labels in different colours and styles, including both “passed” and “failed” labels. At Label Bar, we supply high-quality labels that can be uniquely altered to suit your business. Please make sure to browse our selection and, if necessary, contact us for more information. Read Full Story -
Health & Safety
A company compliant with health and safety legislation and regulations provides accurate and up to date training, safety equipment and reminders about specific health and safety protocol around the work place. At Label Bar, we want to provide our customers with durable, long-lasting and accurate Health and Safety Labels that you can use across your business depending on your needs. Whether you’re looking to warn your colleagues and employees about potential dangers, inform them of area-specific regulations or if you want to remind them about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, we have the products for you. Today, we’re going to look at the benefits of Health and Safety Labels, and the types that could benefit your company moving forward. Fire Hazards, Dangers and General Safety Any workplace can potentially be at risk from fire outbreak or other life-threatening dangers like electric shocks, gas leaks or injuries from leaked substances. By utilising fire safety stickers, you can signpost the locations of firefighting equipment like extinguishers, fire alarms and fire hoses; electrical safety stickers can be used to show potential electric shock dangers to people using specific equipment, or for servicing and maintenance crews about to assess a piece of equipment. Danger and warning labels, as well as electrical safety stickers like lockout labels for maintenance crews, are a popular choice amongst our products here at Label Bar. Prohibition Labels Prohibition labels are extremely popular and are widespread across almost all workplaces and public areas. It is against the law to smoke in an enclosed public area and in workplaces, so signposting this as a reminder to customers and to employees with a prohibition label can inform them they cannot smoke whilst protecting you and your company from legal ramifications. At Label Bar, our range of prohibition labels covers “No Smoking”, “No Naked Flames”, “Do Not Touch” and “Not Drinking Water” labels. We also supply these in large and small sizes, depending on where you need to put them in your work area. Mandatory Labels and PPE Usage Providing workers with PPE can be a requirement, depending on the job, but ensuring that workers are reminded of when to use this equipment is also an important consideration for any company. With mandatory labels, you can inform your employees when equipment like lab coats, hand protection, safety footwear, or safety helmets are required to be worn; in doing so you can cut down on accidents in the workplace and protect yourself from legal ramifications if accidents occur and PPE has been neglected. Having a visual reminder of safety equipment required can go a long way in preventing serious injury. CHIP Labels and GHS Hazard Stickers When handling any substances, workers should be aware of potential dangers they may face. Utilizing GHS regulation labels and CHIP stickers can clearly identify a range of substances and their dangers before they handle them; this can also help them identify what PPE they may need to use before handling. At Label Bar, our range of hazard warning diamond labels is vast and covers all sorts of substances that can be flammable, irritants, explosive, oxidising, corrosive or toxic, which means you can effectively safeguard your working environments from potentially life-threatening risks. If you want more information on our Health and Safety Labels, whether you’re looking for mandatory labels, prohibition labels, fire and safety labels or GHS Regulation labels, then be sure to browse our range to find out specific information about our products. If you have any questions, or if you can’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Read Full Story -
Identification Labels
Identification labels have grown to become the preferred method of cataloguing and tracking of equipment and machinery in the workplace, be it an industrial workplace or an office workplace. Long gone have the days of archaic equipment tracking, often plagued by administrative human errors. Identification Labels require very little manual input; many ID labels supplied here at Label Bar can be scanned and tracked on computer software without the need for regular manual information updates. Below you’ll find the most popular benefits of identification labels and how they can help your business move into the 21st century. Easily Locatable ID stickers can help businesses easily track their equipment, simply with a scan of a barcode. Being able to track equipment reduces losses and potential equipment replacement costs. It can be frustrating to have equipment move from one work area to another, but with regular equipment tracking, misplaced items can be found with ease. With the simple act of labelling and scanning a barcode, you can ensure your business keeps specific pieces of equipment in specific locations. They can also help if an employee has misplaced an item such as a laptop or a work tablet; if one has been found it can be scanned and linked to a specific employee instantly. Customisable Because of their customisable nature, ID stickers can be adapted to fit your company, including name, address, email details, phone contact details and in some cases, can be adorned with your company logo and colour scheme. This makes an item easily associated with your company if it has been lost and it can also give someone the opportunity to contact you if an item is found. This customisation option can also go some way to dissuade potential thieves from taking your equipment; if an item is adorned with a barcode it can act as a great deterrent as it shows your items can be easily tracked if they are stolen. Maintenance Tracking Being able to keep a log of servicing and maintenance can be vital in saving on costly maintenance being accidentally replicated. With a simple scan of a barcode you can bring up your maintenance database and track previous work done to equipment, as well as seeing any recommended future fixes that may be required, or any hazards that need to be addressed. This also makes maintenance much more remote and flexible; servicing can be done in one location and simultaneously monitored real-time in another location, simply by having an identification Sticker that is scanned and linked to a database. Adaptable to Your 21st Century Business It doesn’t matter whether your business is located all on one site or is mobile, with workers travelling across the country with valuable equipment, identification labels can safeguard your equipment whilst also keeping an up-to-date record of its working standard. Manual data entry and tracking is slowly but surely becoming a thing of the past, as technology advances and barcode technology becomes a much more affordable and time-effective solution to equipment tracking and identification. ID labels, especially barcoded labels, massively reduce manual errors whilst making all your products identifiable with professionally manufactured labels. If you’d like to learn more about the ID labels we supply please be sure to browse our website for a look at the products we currently have in stock. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us here at Label Bar. Read Full Story -
Health & Safety
Any workplace can benefit from investing in Health and Safety labels; they’re a perfect way to prevent accidents in the workplace, to signpost potential hazards to workers and ensure anyone in your work environment or site know of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations or restricted areas for unauthorised personnel. Today, we’ll be looking at five different types of Health and Safety Labels, all available to purchase here at Label Bar, which will be perfect for your business’ needs. Fire Safety Labels Fire and Alarm labels are required to signpost fire call points, fire extinguishers, fire hoses and fire points located around your work environment. They are specifically designed with simplicity in mind so that, in case of an emergency, workers can quickly identify the necessary location of safety equipment and warning devices. These health and safety labels are self-adhesive and can be applied to walls above fire extinguishers and fire call points so these areas can be quickly identified; they’re also highly durable, made from polyolefin. Mandatory Labels Mandatory Labels are a type of health and safety sticker which go hand in hand with PPE Supplied in your work environment. Being able to adorn certain areas with these health and safety labels can ensure workers know when they need to wear correct protective equipment. At Label Bar, we supply a large range of mandatory health and safety labels, including eye protection, hand protection, high visibility clothing, face and welding masks, ear protection and heavy lifting labels, all of which safeguard your employees by reminding them when they should be wearing the correct equipment, as well as making sure you’re following Health and Safety legislation. Prohibition Labels Prohibition labels are excellent at reminding both staff and customers of restrictions in place in your workplace. The most popular and recognisable of these health and safety labels are “No Smoking” signs, but they come in a variety of different forms, including “No Naked Flames”, “Do Not Touch” and “Not Drinking Water”. These can be placed in a variety of different areas, as they are self-adhesive and durable, and we also supply them in small and larger sizes so they can be placed in large areas and easily visible, or in confined spaces such as bathrooms or storage cupboards; prohibition health and safety labels are popular because of their simplistic design. Warning and Hazard Labels Adorning hazardous substances or dangerous areas in a workplace can go a long way to reducing accidents and harm in your business. They ensure everyone is aware of potentially toxic, poisonous or flammable materials, which means substances or equipment are handled correctly with the proper PPE worn or in the correct environment, perhaps free from naked flames. ‘Warning’ health and safety labels work in much the same way, identifying potential electrical hazards to workers, such as equipment or machinery that contains live electrical parts, or areas with high voltage. Both Hazard and Warning health and safety labels are a perfect preventative of accidental electric shocks, fires or injuries from dangerous substances. At Label Bar, we supply a huge range of different Health and Safety labels and stickers; be sure to browse our range today and, if you have any queries about our products please don’t hesitate to contact us. Read Full Story -
Mandatory Labels
At Label Bar, we are leading suppliers for a variety of labels, including health and safety, identification, and testing. We have over 10 years of industry experience, making us experts at providing the widest variety of labels that you could need. Today, we’re going to look at four different types of mandatory labels. Protection In certain areas, it is necessary to advise others of the mandatory protection that must be worn in these specific locations. It may be that particular clothing must be worn, such as lab coats, high-visibility clothing, or other specialist protective clothing or overalls. Perhaps there needs to be protection on the face and head, such as respirators, eye or ear protection, face masks, or it may be necessary to wear headgear such as helmets, welding masks, hairnets, or visors. It could be that hand protection is required, or that a particular type of safety footwear is needed. Whatever the means of protection, at Label Bar, we have a sign to suit any purpose with our wide range of blue and white mandatory labels. Equipment When completing certain activities, it may be required to use particular equipment for safety reasons. This could be a safety harness when working in areas that are high up, or in difficult positions, that may pose a risk if you should fall. Or it could be a seat belt sign when operating machinery that is also a vehicle, such as a forklift. Alternatively, it could be a label that is helpful when you want certain equipment switched off, such as mobile phones. Or it could be a case of alerting people of a sound horn when driving. Procedures As well as mandatory labels for protection and equipment use, it can also be helpful to remind people of required procedures through the use of these signs. It could be when carrying out day-to-day tasks such as lifting and stacking, positioning guards, or switching appliances off, to remind employees to check they are doing these actions in the correct way. It could be simple reminders to place litter into the provided bins or to wash hands, or use anti-bacterial gel. Access In certain environments, it may be necessary to direct pedestrians on particular paths, where there are a lot of large moving vehicles. We also stock arrow signs for site compound directions, as well as signs to keep clear, keep clear, or keep off, whether an escape route or a secure area. There are also signs for fire doors, guards, and passes for added safety and security in your workplace. Contact Us If you would like to find out more about our range of labels, please get in contact with us through our web contact form, or by email at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. Alternatively, you can call us directly on 01325 327 372. A member of our team would be pleased to help you with any questions you may have for us. Read Full Story -
Electrical Safety Labels
Here at Label Bar, we are leading suppliers for a variety of labels, including health and safety, identification, and testing. We have over 10 years of industry experience, making us experts at providing the widest variety of labels that you could need. Today, we’re going to look at five different uses for electrical safety labels. Voltage Labels When working in areas with electrical equipment, it is necessary to take caution as there can be areas with high voltage. There may be a risk of electric shock, and so it is vital to signpost any potentially hazardous areas with the specific levels of voltage. Our range of voltage labels includes large quantity packs of different sizes that are flat packed in re-sealable polybags, which read at a range of voltage levels between 110 and 33,000 volts. The labels are self-adhesive and made from a non-rip matt polypropylene, and we also stock tuff tags made from a durable Polyplas, which is suitable for harsh environments. Cable and Wiring Labels You may need to use a caution sign to inform personnel about wiring colours that have two different versions of BS761. It is also possible for you to personalise some of these cable colour labels, with your company logo and contact details, either in black text or in full colour. When it comes to cables and wires, you can also warn about fibre optic cables, electrical data cables, as well as solar PV warning labels for DC cables. These can also come as cable wraps, and all are self-adhesive, non-rip, and come in large quantities. Lockout Labels Most of our electrical safety labels come in bright yellow for warning. However, our range of labels for lockout act as a reminder rather than a warning, and therefore come in a blue colour. These remind employees to secure equipment that may be a source of hazardous energy. This could be a way of reminding people to lockout electrical switches before working with equipment, ensuring all power sources are isolated and locked out, or perhaps necessary when disconnecting a piece of machinery doesn’t eliminate all the power. These simple signs can help to avoid accidents, injury, or fines for incorrect practice. Do Not Touch Labels In addition to our yellow and blue labels, we have red warning labels that connect to our range of lockout labels. These labels can simply state “Do not use!” or provide information for use during a lockout, instructing users not to touch a particular valve. Other Warning Labels There are a multitude of reasons why you may need to use a warning label, and we have the range to suit all your needs for electrical safety labels. Whether you want to label a fire alarm, to warn of solar PV on roofing for photovoltaic installations, to warn not to switch an appliance off, or to warn of a live connection, we will have the ideal set of labels and stickers for you. Contact Us If you are interested in finding out more about our range of electrical safety labels, please get in contact with us via our web contact form, or by emailing us at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. You can also call us directly on 01325 327 372. A member of our team would be glad to assist you with any questions you may have for us. Read Full Story -
Hazard Warning Diamonds
Safety first! The ADR (European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road) regulations states that all packages containing dangerous goods should have a warning label to indicate any hazards within their contents. The labels should be in the form of a square at an angle of 45° (diamond shaped) and come printed with recognisable logos to indicate the specific hazard that they represent. Since these hazard labels/ stickers are a legal requirement on all hazardous goods, you should find high quality warning diamonds to ensure the longevity of the label to ensure that the details printed on the hazard warning label does not fade and become illegible. For both your own safety and the safety of those around you, never overlook the importance of having hazard warning stickers on hazardous products that you are transporting. They are very easy to get hold of and easy to apply to products, so there really is no excuse for not labelling your hazardous goods! Label Bar hazardous warning labels At Label Bar, our hazard warning diamond stickers are internationally recognised and should be used to advise risks associated with the transportation of hazardous goods and hazardous chemicals. The design of our warning diamonds makes them suitable for both interior and exterior use and should be applied to smooth clean and non-porous surfaces. Our labels are all made from a high quality, thick and highly durable polyolefin material. This ensures our labels are weather proof and able to maintain their quality in all conditions and environments. Our labels are also self-adhesive so can be applied wherever they are needed, and arrive in resealable snap top polybags to maintain their quality until use. Our stickers at Label Bar can be tailored to suit your business needs, and we are happy to personalise any of our labels to include any information you wish to be displayed including your company name and contact details. All of our safety labels, stickers and signs from fully comply with the current UK and European Health and Safety Legislation. Get in contact Here at Label Bar, with over ten years of experience providing the highest quality test labels to contractors, engineers and wholesalers at the lowest possible prices, we can guarantee that we are the best people to see to your hazard warning diamond sticker needs. If you have any questions about any of our products or would like any more information about hazard stickers, please do not hesitate to get in contact and we shall be more than happy to help in any way we can. Read Full Story -
Identification Labels
Identification stickers ID stickers are an easy way of keeping track of what belongs to your company, both for security and organisational purposes. Security stickers come with your business identity printed visibly on the label, making organising your company an easier process. Using identification stickers is a great way to keep track of varying assets within your company. Identification stickers allow you to build an efficient system to keep logs on which assets are frequently in for repair or to have components replaced. This method should also give you enough information over time to decide whether future repairs are economically viable for any piece of equipment that is marked with one of your ID stickers. Although of course, ID stickers are ultimately there to be used in any way that your company needs them, and they can be adapted to whichever organisational system is already in place within a business. Label Bar Identification Labels At Label Bar, our identification labels come in a range of different sizes and colours, so that you can distinguish between different departments and branches within the company and different valued company assets. Each Label has its own unique number which will help to identify different company assets and their locations. Our identification labels can be customised with your company name and number, with the option to remove the ‘Property Of’ text which can be completely changed. We will print any starting number you require on to these labels and it is also an option to add a prefix to the numbering to differentiate between different departments and branches. We will print the information exactly as provided by you! All of our security stickers are of the highest quality, made from very durable material to withstand all environments and weather conditions. Our labels are self-adhesive and are a strong enough design to stick to almost anything. Just a tip – for the application of these labels, the best results will be maximised by adhering them to clean surfaces that are both flat and smooth. Get in contact Here at Label Bar, we are dedicated to providing high quality labels for our clients to help with the running of their businesses. If you wish to speak to someone for more information or guidance when it comes to adding your business details on to the labels of your choice, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Similarly, if you are interested in any of our products or would like more information about anything on our website, please do not hesitate to get in contact and we shall be more than happy to help in any way we can. Read Full Story
