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Will Best

PAT Testing Labels 17/08/2016

4 Reasons Why You Need PAT Testing Labels

PAT Testing Labels are often taken for granted by many people in the manufacturing trade, however they are vital in determining how safe a product is to use. PAT (Portable appliance testing) tests are used on products that look fine to the naked eye, however there could be a fault within the internal components of the device. Below, we will highlight why PAT Testing Labels are so important and should be a necessity in the field of electronic equipment. Customisation These PAT Testing Labels come as a clean slate, with... Read More

Asset Labels 19/07/2016

Using Asset Labels & Tags

The Importance of Using Asset Labels and Tags Within Your Company Managing the inventory and assets of a company is no simple operation.  Requiring a great deal of planning and careful tracking, many companies lose assets as a matter of course.  While some businesses will eat the cost, others have found ways to track every non-fixed asset they have control over.  What makes it all possible are asset labels & tags. Below we go into detail about asset labels & tags.  Along with describing what they are, we will go... Read More

Fire Extinguisher 10/09/2015

5 Ways To Prevent Fires In The Workplace

Fire safety in the workplace is a factor in which employers need to heavily invest in. It is essential for steps to be implemented to prevent fires in the workplace and it is everybody’s responsibility to follow them. Studies have shown that in 2013, fire and explosions accounted for 148 fatalities in the workplace, illustrating clearly that fire safety should be a priority for employers. A positive statistic that has been reported is that from April 2014 – March 2015, local authorities attended around 154,700 fires, which is a marked... Read More

Landfill Site 18/08/2015

Waste management is now one of the UK’s most dangerous industries. Learn why.

One of the UK’s most hazardous industries to work in is the management and recycling of the country’s waste: a staggering 228 million tonnes+ every year. It employs over 160,000 people nationwide which is about 0.5% of total employees. However, of overall workplace injuries that were reported, a staggering 2.6% came from the waste management industry alone, an astounding 832,000. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that in the period 2009/10 to 2013/14, 40% of reported injuries were due to falls, slips and trips. And, being hit by a... Read More

Paints 10/08/2015
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10 Most Dangerous Products in Your Home

We would all like to think we were safe in our own homes, but the truth is many of us aren’t quite as safe as we might think we are. Every year, hundreds of thousands of accidents happen in the home, and while many are the result of trips, falls – and the like – typical hazards we are all aware of, our homes in fact contain far more hazards, and are much more dangerous than might first appear. Dangers in the home lurk everywhere and take different forms. We... Read More

Digger 28/07/2015

Plant & Equipment Maintenance: Label Bar Top Tips

All machinery at some point will require some maintenance. The importance of maintenance & correct operation is amplified when working with large pieces of expensive machinery, which can easily cause injury if damaged or used incorrectly. Taking this approach also helps avoid expensive and unnecessary breakdowns and repairs whilst retaining the value of your equipment if and when you come to sell it. Below we give some of our top tips for keeping your machinery tip top. Stay on top of large machinery training processes Many pieces of equipment have... Read More

Gas bottles. 07/07/2015
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Five Gas Bottle Safety Tips

Compressed gas bottles are a common sight in many workplaces. In industry and the medical environments, their portability is useful and convenient, and in many cases essential. All gas bottles are designed and manufactured to an approved standard. They are constructed to contain specific gases and to withstand normal, everyday use. Accordingly, each bottle is thoroughly inspected before release for use. Thereafter, gas bottles are periodically examined to ensure their continued safety. In addition, gas bottles should always be checked over if they have sustained mechanical damage, are dented, or... Read More

Solar Panels. 03/06/2015
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What are the risks of solar panels?

Over the last two years more than 500,000 households in the UK have had solar panels installed. These numbers are expected to increase with many experts believing there could be up to 10 million homes running on solar power by 2020. With electricity prices predicted to rise steadily over the next 20 years, solar power seems the way to go, the clever choice – but is it really all it’s made out to be, or is there a catch? As with most things in life: there are pros and cons,... Read More

Fire Extinguisher Inspection. 13/05/2015

Fire extinguisher servicing and labelling: All you need to know.

All employers are expected to meet the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Among the details contained therein are the regulations and advice on fire extinguishers in the workplace: the types, the number you should position, on and in, the works premises, and the rules regarding servicing and labelling. How many extinguishers do I need? The number of fire extinguishers you will need depends on the size of your premises and whether you operate in a low or high risk business. A risk assessment should be carried... Read More