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PAT Test Labels
At Label Bar, we aim to be leaders for our industry, specialising in supplying labels for the health and safety industry. With over a decade of experience in the field, aim to provide the widest range of labels that you could need, including those for PAT testing. Today we are going to focus on PAT Test labels and the new IET code of practice for testing. Whether you have played a key part in PAT testing, or have an awareness of PAT labels in the workplace used for electrical appliances and equipment, it has been a year since the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment has been revised. Previous Revisions of the IET Previously, the IET Code of Practice was divided into two sections, with the first being on the management of electrical safety and the legal requirements, and the second aimed at the person conducting the inspection. This second section contained guidelines on testing, comprising the test requirements, visual inspection checks and so on. Now in its fifth edition, last year’s revision includes a series of sections on the need for electrical maintenance, the legal requirements, the competencies of those conducting the work, types of equipment and tests, as well as a section on the frequency of inspection and testing, along with new appendices. Product Manufacturing Standards and the IET As there have been changes to product manufacturing standards in recent years, the methods of providing protection from electric shock have been reclassified and changed. Previous methods of protection recommended in BS EN 62368 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment have been replaced by other common product safety standards. These are described as “energy source classes”. Energy Source Classes Whilst the previous SELV is still a valid method of protection for electric shock when used in an electrical installation, it is no longer a used for an item of equipment. It is important for workers to understand the difference between this and the new energy source classes, especially when selecting products that may be used in an installation requiring SELV as a protective measure. Flowcharts for Conducted Tests A flowchart aid is included for those conducting tests, helping the worker to perform the inspection and testing to select appropriate tests according to the equipment. Here it is key to verify the equipment for electrical safety for continued use, and the number of required tests have been revised. This may mean that for certain equipment, a visual inspection will be satisfactory as a means of testing. Additionally, a low-current earth bond test has replaced the high-current earth bond test as evidence has suggested that this provides more stress on the connections. Furthermore, the insulation testing voltage has also been revised due to the design of modern electrical and electronic equipment. Lastly, the table regarding the frequency of testing has been replaced. Contact Us For more information about PAT testing stickers and labels, please get in contact with us via our web contact form, or by emailing us at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. You can also speak to a member of the team directly by calling us on 01325 525 675. A member of our team would be pleased to help you with any questions you may have for us. Read Full Story -
QR Code Labels
Here at Label Bar, we aim to be pioneers for our industry, supplying labels for the health and safety industry. With over ten years of experience in the field, we continue to keep abreast of the innovations with the labelling industry. Our goal is to provide the biggest range of labels that you could need, including QR code labels. Today we are going to turn our attention to one example of how QR codes can be implemented in the design of your organisation, combining the science behind such QR code systems and the visual design element. The Uncommon Store Located in South Korea, The Uncommon Store is a shop that is entirely operated by QR codes. This means that there are no staff serving customers, and payment is completed through the QR code system rather than using cash, or even card. Its market is aimed at younger customers who are already used to self-service check-out systems. A collaborative initiative between AWS (Amazon Web Service) and Hyundai group, the shopping experience has become totally contactless. Described as being ‘untact’, the experience starts from the moment shoppers enter the store through QR-code operated entrance barrier. Not only that, but the experience is also customised to each individual, based on stored shopping data. The Computer Science The whole space inside the store is like being inside a computer; it is made from a cloud system and internet hyper-connections, ICT, AI complex sensors, and machine learning techniques. Storing and reloading each user’s habits of consumption, a two-way communication system forms between the space and those within it. The Design Element The QR code system employed by The Uncommon Store, designed by atelier archi@mosphere, is inspired by retro cinema theatres. The result was a fusion between retro and futuristic aesthetics. The spatial organisation was inspired by neon straps from the 1960s, and act as a way to display and organise the goods within the store’s shelves, as well as regulating the stock, and illuminating the space. Retro colour schemes, which use two or three overlays, combine with industrialised materials such as meta; and acrylic, combine and add to the aesthetic. QR Codes at Label Bar Here at Label Bar, we offer a wide choice of options when it comes to QR code labels. You may opt for a simple black and white design, or create completely custom QR code stickers. This could include your company’s logo in full colour, as we have a selection of colours available as standard, including red, green, purple and blue, as well as silver polyester options and special heavy-duty label. Contact Us To discover more about our range of QR code stickers and labels, please get in contact with us via our web contact form, or by emailing us at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. You can also speak to a member of the team directly by calling us on 01325 525 675. A member of our team would be glad to help you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
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Here at Label Bar, we are industry leaders for supplying labels for the health and safety industry. With over a decade of experience in the field, we offer the most extensive range of labels that you could need. Today, we will focus our attention to our provision of barcode labels. What are Barcode Labels? Barcode labels are a type of asset sticker that can enable the use of a barcoding system. A barcode represents a set of data in a visual form. Most will be familiar with barcodes from purchases in shops, with such labels consisting of parallel vertical lines in different widths and spacing. Barcodes are designed to be read by machines known as optical scanners, or barcode readers. QR Code Labels Now 2D variants of barcodes have increased technological capabilities, incorporating the use of digital cameras. These are currently known as QR codes, and often used to link people to different websites, such as opening a menu at a restaurant. Most people will be familiar with QR codes now, thanks to the UK governments’ use of them as part of the ‘track and trace’ system. They can also be used as a method of systemising items and have been in use since 1994 when they were first designed for use within the automotive industry. QR codes are now more widespread as a way of including data, and the use of QR codes often shows a company to be innovative and current. Why Should You Use Codes on Your Labels? Using appliance ID numbers alone limits the potential of systemising processes dealing with products and equipment in the workplace. By using a barcode or QR code, it is possible to access more detailed information than is communicated on a label alone. The use of barcodes and QR codes on your labels firmly asserts your company as part of the 21st century and its new standard of professionalism. Barcode Labels at Label Bar Here at Label Bar, we offer a wide range of options when it comes to barcode asset labels. You may opt for a simple black and white design, or completely customise the design, including your company’s logo in full colour. With an array of colours available as standard, including red, green, purple and blue, depending on your choice, as well as silver polyester options and special heavy-duty labels, we are sure to have a barcode label to suit you. Contact Us If you would like more information about our range of barcode sticker labels, please get in contact with us via our web contact form, or by emailing us at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. You can also speak to a member of the team directly by calling us on 01325 525 675. A member of our team would be pleased to help you with any questions you may have for us. Read Full Story -
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Here at Label Bar, we are leaders for supplying labels for the health and safety industry. With over ten years of experience in the field, we offer the widest range of labels that you could need. Today, we will focus our attention to our provision of health and safety labels. The Basics of Health and Safety Labels We have a huge range of health and safety labels, which includes a range in different colours, so depending on the purpose of the label, the main colour could be yellow, red, orange, blue, or green. Some are also available in white. As with all of our stickers, our health and safety labels are made from a non-rip matt polypropylene with self-adhesive properties. It is also possible to personalise some health and safety labels with your company logo and contact details. They are supplied in a wide range of different quantities, offering you savings when you buy in bulk. The Types of Health and Safety Labels: Yellow We have a range of yellow caution signs and warning labels in yellow that each identify potential hazards. Yellow safety labels tend to relate to electric equipment and warnings of high voltage. Signs may either display a simple warning with large text and the relevant symbol, or may include further information that describes an action that should be taken or particular precautions that may be necessary. Designs include stickers as well as tuff tags. The Types of Health and Safety Labels: Red We stock a range of red prohibition signs that indicate the action that is prohibited with a red strike-through line, such as prohibiting smoking or naked flames. Many red health and safety stickers are used for fire signage, such as marking alarms, fire extinguishers, hose reels, and fire points. Other signs include those that state not to drink water, not to touch, no smoking and so on. Dimond GHS regulation labels also carry a red outline, indicating various warnings, including substances that are flammable, explosive, or hazardous in some other way. Full red diamond warning stickers indicate a level of flammability, and others relate to combustibility. The Types of Health and Safety Labels: Orange A range of health and safety labels that are usually orange can indicate different hazardous substances, whether corrosive or explosive. Orange labels show clear visual symbols alongside large text to indicate something is extremely/highly flammable, oxidising, explosive, corrosive, toxic/very toxic, an irritant, hazardous to the environment, or in some way harmful. The Types of Health and Safety Labels: Blue We also have a range of health and safety labels for more informative purposes in blue, indicating that some kind of protective clothing or safety equipment should be worn. This may be that lab coats or ear protection must be worn in a particular area, or a reminder to carry out a task in a particular way, such as lifting correctly or positioning guards. They can also be used to give directions such as site compound signs, or stating to keep clear. Full blue diamond warning signs also indicate when something is dangerous when wet. The Types of Health and Safety Labels: Green We also offer health and safety diamond stickers in green, which refers to different types of gas, as to whether it is flammable or not, as well as if it is compressed. Contact Us Explore our range to see the extent of our health and safety labels, and if you would like more information about our range of safety sticker labels, please get in contact with us via our web contact form, or by emailing us at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. You can also speak to a member of the team directly by calling us on 01325 525 675. A member of our team would be happy to help you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
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There are many aspects of running a business, and when you are caught up with the day-today activities, there is a risk that you can build up lots of assets and equipment without having a formal structure that helps your business to run more efficiently. As assets accumulate over time, without a proper system in place, you could lose sight of them. With this in mind, asset labels are paramount in increasing the efficiency of your business, whether a private or public company, a government body, or any other organisation. Today we are going to look at the role of asset labels and how they can be an advantage to your business. They Help to Keep Organised The main purpose of asset labels is that they offer the best way to organise your assets and equipment. They can be used as part of a company system in order to track all your company’s inventory. Once you perfect your organisation system, everything can have a set place, making the daily running of your business better for everyone on the workforce. They Help to Create Systems Connected to organisation, asset labels can help you to develop systems to structure the assets better. Such systems may include sequential numbering, and bar-coding, amongst other forms of tracking, as labels can be created to work within the systems you need. Fixed asset inventory can change as new assets are bought, or others are upgraded, with some perhaps being sent for maintenance and repairs, or requiring disposal. All this information can be part of a system with asset labels. They Help to Monitor Theft If something is misplaced or goes missing, asset labels and their respective tracking systems can help you monitor what has happened. This also works as a deterrent when it comes to any internal or external theft of property. They Can Reduce Your Labour Costs By using asset labels, your company may be able to reduce labour costs as the business will be more efficient than ever. Having such systems in place allows you to offer accurate information and asset inventory without unnecessary hard work, benefiting companies of all sizes. The Properties of Our Asset Labels at Label Bar When it comes to the asset labels we offer at Label Bar, we stock a wide array of different asset labels to suit your needs. They can use of different colours, and you can customise them with your logo and/or company details. They are made from a thick and highly durable material, using a strong adhesive. You can also choose from our super stick asset labels, heavy duty, or satin silver. Contact Us If you have any queries about our asset labels or any of our other products, please don’t hesitate to get in touch through our web contact form, or by emailing us at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. Alternatively, to speak to a member of the team directly, you can also call us on 01325 525 675 and our staff will be glad to help you. Read Full Story -
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At Label Bar, we are industry leaders for supplying labels for the health and safety industry, offering over a decade of experience in the field. We specialise in offering the most extensive range of labels that you could require, here we will draw our attention to our range of shipping and packing labels. Shipping and Packing Labels at Label Bar At Label Bar, we offer a range of labels that help package handlers when dealing with the packages. In cases where there may be packages that contain fragile objects, shipping and packing labels can be used to indicate that they must be handled with care. Likewise, we can provide labels for when a package needs to face a particular direction, as well as those that show which way a package should be opened, and whether or not a cutter, hooks or hand trucks can be used. Additionally, centre of gravity labels offer guidance in terms of where the shipping package is the heaviest. Furthermore, we stock labels that show requirements such as keeping it dry, to discourage littering, and informative labels including whether it uses recycled packaging. The Importance of Shipping and Packing Labels Shipping and packing labels are important because they provide vital information about how to pack and ship goods in the best way. By doing this, you can guarantee that the contents will be safe and secure on their journey from A to B. Shipping stickers can provide the necessary information to those handling the packages that would not be known otherwise as it is impossible to see what is inside the box, whether fragile or needed to be in an upright position. Shipping and packing labels can assist package handlers in a range of ways, whether being handled at the start of their journey, during transit, or at their final destination. Not only are such labels useful for the safety of the contents, but they can also be important for the health and safety of those working with such packages, for example in the case of heavy goods. What Shipping and Packing Labels Mean When packages aren’t fragile, they may be handled in a fast-paced environment as there is often an emphasis on efficiency rather than care when there is time pressure. However, when a worker can see the shipping and packing labels that indicate that the package is fragile or should be handled with care, this enables them to have a balance between efficiency and care, taking more time and care to make sure such packages are safely handled to avoid any accidents. Likewise, for packaging that contain many parts, labels that indicate the direction of the package makes sure the contents remain in place, preventing damage from them being strewn about in transit. Furthermore, the labels that show the centre of gravity help those handling the package to hold it in the correct position to prevent injury, protecting both the worker as well as the contents of the package. This is also true for labels that show how to clamp a package, and whether or not to use hand trucks or hooks, so that the worker will know how to handle the package in the proper way. Lastly, labels that state whether or not to use a cutter and which way to open a package are used with the recipient in mind, so as not to damage anything at this final stage. Contact Us If you would like more information about our range of shipping and packing labels, please get in contact with us via our web contact form, or by emailing us at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. You can also speak to a member of the team directly by calling us on 01325 525 675. A member of our staff would be happy to help you with any questions you may have for us. Read Full Story -
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Would you expect to find a company of computer programmers using off-the-shelf software for their most delicate operations? Of course not. Would you want to work with a manufacturer who has jerry-rigged some old, repurposed machinery to function as a production line? Likely not! And certainly, none of us would ever communicate with customers and other businesses using generic office stationery, when it’s so easy and affordable to have your own letterheads printed. To be perceived as a professional and capable business, it is important that the resources our companies depend on are tailored to the needs of the firm. From the interface on your website to the business cards in your wallet, potential clients are judging you and your company on the quality of such materials. If anything feels cheap and generic, this can compromise their impression of you. There really is no reason that poor-quality office supplies should constitute a problem in your business relationships. It’s easy – and inexpensive – to have custom printed labels and other similar products made up by partners like Label Bar. When even your product stickers and labels bear your company name and are clearly made just for you, it is a good way to demonstrate that as a business, you are thorough and attentive to detail. Seemingly minor details, such as branded stationary and custom labels, can come across as the hallmarks of a dedicated and stable business concern. What types of custom printed labels are available for your company? Safety Stickers If there’s one type of labelling we are sure to see every day, it’s safety stickers. In public places, on appliances and equipment, on the goods delivered to our door and even the packaging it comes in, health and safety rules mean we are constantly being reminded about some hazard or another. To demonstrate your compliance in style, use custom safety stickers around your workplace and on your products. Name Stickers The need for proper names to be printed to order is obvious. There are many situations where individuals want to be identified at-a-glance: ay conferences, when they are new to the workplace, or during team-building exercises. Custom name stickers can not only display the identity of the individual, but also the company or organization they represent, their job title, and so on. Alternatively, name stickers can simply be a brand name, to be attached to products and materials as appropriate. QR Codes Whether they are directing prospective customers to your sales website, opening installation instructions for engineers, or acting as asset labels for your office appliances, custom Qr code stickers are one of the most powerful ways to tag any of your items. Special Orders Sometimes, you need to get a very specific message across. For example, a particular product may have specific instructions for its handling, otherwise the consignment may be ruined. When you contact Label Bar for custom printed stickers, we can make the labels say whatever you want. Talk to our team today and let us know what you need. Read Full Story -
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The concept of e-commerce has transformed the way we do business. Thanks to online selling, you can now be the proprietor of a shop which is accessible from anywhere in the world, and is open to customers at any hour of the day or night. The automation of tasks such as active promotions and checkout duties mean that your virtual shop can run on a skeleton staff, while handling as much product as any bricks-and-mortar retail outlet. And by working closely with trusted suppliers and other third parties, you can keep your overheads down to a bare minimum too. All in all, selling through an online shop has much to recommend it. On the other hand, a virtual shop lacks one vital feature which is crucial to the operation of high street stores, one without which your customers may never be able to find you and the wealth of products you offer: a front door. For all the benefits of internet selling, many retailers fail to reach their full potential as they have no physical infrastructure by means of which to reach out directly to the customers they wish to target. Search engines and targeted online advertising campaigns can bring in traffic representing a cross-section of the population, but to grab the attention of those most likely to respond to what you have to offer, you need the front door of your virtual shop to be open wide. This is where Qr code stickers come in. The Quick Response code is designed to be the fastest, most convenient gateway between the physical and digital worlds, and it accomplishes this admirably. As soon as a customer uses a camera to scan a sticker bearing a QR code for your website, their internet-enabled device will take them straight to the content or product you wish them to see – no fuss, no delay, and no need to rely on third parties whose processes may or may not bring you the customers you wish to attract. Qr code labels are like the barcode labels on the packaging of many common products, but as they work in two dimensions rather than just one, they can hold far more information. The most common use for Qr code labels is to direct hand-held devices to specific URLs. This can be the home page of your website, a particular product or service you wish to promote, instructions on how to set up or use a product, or any other information you deem appropriate. To reach out to their customers directly using Qr code stickers Uk businesses have attached them to advertising posters, promotional materials, and packaging. Some have even affixed small Qr code stickers to the products themselves before shipping. When your advertising uses the name of your website to promote your business, you rely on customers remembering the name exactly, and taking the time to enter it into a search engine before eventually navigating to your site. On the other hand, custom Qr code stickers from Label Bar can throw that shop door open wide, and welcome customers in from ‘the street’ – wherever they happen to be when they encounter your QR code. Contact us to learn more. Read Full Story -
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At Label Bar, we are leaders in our industry, supplying labels for the health and safety sector. We have over ten years of experience in the field, providing a great range of labels for our customers, including our focus for today: GHS hazard labels. What are GHS Hazard Labels? GHS labels are a kind of hazard sticker, which relates to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. GHS pictograms are displayed on these hazard labels. These pictograms are designed to be recognised internationally, without language barriers to stand in the way of important health and safety information and warnings. GHS hazard labels include two different sets of pictograms: those for labelling of containers and for workplace hazard warnings, and those for use during the transport of dangerous goods. Many of the pictograms for the workplace and those used for transportation carry the same symbols for the same hazards. There are less labels in the range for transport of dangerous goods as some are not used, but these are supplied in a wider choice of colours and can also include extra information, such as a subcategory number. GHS Hazard Labels from Label Bar The pictogram is the main feature of GHS labels, and at Label Bar, we can include other important information at the customers request. For example, you may choose for your labels to include a product ID, a signal word for emphasis (such as ‘danger’ or ‘warning’), a hazard statement (such as an alert to being flammable), a statement outlining how the product should be handled, and the identity of the supplier. Our GHS hazard labels measure at 100mm x 100mm as standard and are made from a thick and highly durable self-adhesive polyolefin. GHS hazard labels are available in packs of at least six labels, but it is possible to buy in bulk up to a thousand labels, with savings to be made when you buy higher quantities. Types of GHS Hazard Labels GHS labels for the workplace may include pictograms for physical hazards, health hazards, and environmental hazards. Transport pictograms include those for explosives, gases, flammable liquids and solids and other classes (oxidizing substances, organic peroxides, toxic substances, and corrosive substances). Physical hazards pictograms may show that something is explosive, flammable, oxidising, corrosive or containing compressed gas. Health hazard pictograms relay warnings of toxicity, a harmful substance or a risk of a general health hazard. Physical and health hazard pictograms include corrosives and environmental hazards. For transport explosive pictograms, there is a specific classification system, with the first class ranging in sensitivity to whether there is a risk of mass explosion to a fire hazard or minor blast, the second referring to both flammable and non-flammable gases, and toxic gases. Finally, the third and fourth class refers to flammable matter, and general substances liable to spontaneous combustion, or those which emit flammable gases when in contact with water. Contact Us If you would like more information about our range of GHS hazard labels, please get in contact with us via our web contact form, or by emailing us at Sales@LabelBar.co.uk. You can also speak to a member of the team directly by calling us on 01325 525 675. A member of our team would be happy to help you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story
