Knowledge Base
Expert guides, compliance information, and installation tips to help you make the right choices.
Compliance
BS EN ISO 7010:2020 Standard Explained
Understanding the international standard for safety signs and how it applies to UK businesses.
Construction Site Safety Sign Requirements (CDM 2015)
Understanding Construction Design and Management Regulations and their specific requirements for construction site signage.
Fire Safety Order 2005: Signage Requirements
Learn about the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order 2005) and its impact on fire safety signage in your workplace.
First Aid Regulations 1981: Signage Requirements
How the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 affect your first aid signage obligations.
HSE Guidance on Safety Signs: What You Need to Know
A detailed breakdown of Health and Safety Executive guidance on selecting, installing, and maintaining safety signs.
Safety Sign Compliance Checklist for UK Businesses
A comprehensive checklist to ensure your business meets all legal requirements for safety signage.
UK Safety Sign Regulations: The Complete 2024 Guide
A comprehensive overview of UK safety sign legislation, including the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.
FAQ
Getting Started
5 Common Safety Sign Mistakes to Avoid
Discover the most common errors businesses make when purchasing and installing safety signs, and how to avoid them.
How to Choose the Right Safety Signs for Your Workplace
A practical guide to selecting appropriate safety signs based on your industry, workplace hazards, and legal requirements.
Introduction to Safety Signs: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn the fundamentals of safety signs, including types, colours, shapes, and their importance in workplace safety compliance.
Safety Sign Shapes: Why They Matter
Learn how the shape of safety signs communicates different types of information and why standardisation is crucial.
Understanding Safety Sign Colours and Their Meanings
Discover what red, yellow, blue, and green safety signs mean and when to use each colour according to UK regulations.
Industry Guides
Construction Site Safety Signs: Complete Guide for Contractors
Essential safety signage for construction sites, including CDM 2015 requirements and best practices.
Healthcare Facility Safety Signs: Hospital and Medical Centre Compliance
Specific safety signage requirements for healthcare environments, including infection control and patient safety.
Manufacturing Safety Signs: Industrial Workplace Compliance
Safety signage for manufacturing facilities, covering machinery hazards, PPE requirements, and more.
Office Safety Signs: Creating a Safe Working Environment
A guide to essential safety signs for office environments, from fire exits to first aid points.
Retail Shop Safety Signs: Customer and Staff Safety
Essential safety signage for retail environments, balancing compliance with customer experience.
School Safety Signs: Educational Facility Requirements
Creating a safe educational environment with appropriate safety signage for schools and colleges.
Warehouse Safety Signs: Forklift Operations and Storage Areas
Comprehensive signage requirements for warehouses, including vehicle operations and racking safety.
Installation
Fire Exit Sign Placement: Legal Requirements and Best Practices
Where and how to position fire exit signs to meet Fire Safety Order 2005 requirements.
Fixing Methods: Screws, Adhesive, Magnets and Cable Ties
Comparing different fixing methods and choosing the right one for your sign and surface type.
How to Install Safety Signs: Step-by-Step Guide
A comprehensive tutorial on properly installing different types of safety signs for maximum visibility and compliance.
Maintaining Your Safety Signs: Inspection and Replacement Guide
How to maintain, clean, and determine when to replace your safety signs to ensure continued compliance.
Safety Sign Placement: Height, Distance and Visibility Requirements
Learn the correct positioning and mounting heights for safety signs according to UK regulations.
How to Install Rigid Plastic Signs
Step-by-step guide to properly installing rigid plastic safety signs for maximum durability and compliance.
Materials
Aluminium Safety Signs: Weatherproof Outdoor Signage
The benefits of aluminium signs for outdoor and harsh environment applications.
Indoor vs Outdoor Sign Materials: Choosing the Right Option
A practical guide to selecting sign materials based on indoor or outdoor installation requirements.
Photoluminescent Signs: Glow in the Dark Fire Safety
How photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) signs work and why they're essential for emergency evacuation routes.
Polycarbonate Signs: Vandal-Resistant Safety Signage
Understanding polycarbonate's superior impact resistance for high-risk vandalism areas.
Rigid Plastic Signs: Benefits, Applications and Durability
Why rigid PVC plastic is one of the most popular materials for safety signs and where to use it effectively.
Safety Sign Materials Explained: Complete Comparison Guide
Compare rigid plastic, self-adhesive vinyl, aluminium, photoluminescent, and other sign materials to choose the best option.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl Signs: When to Use Stickers vs Rigid Signs
Understanding the advantages of self-adhesive vinyl signs and their ideal applications in workplace safety.
Sign Types
Electrical Safety Signs: Hazard Warning and Lockout Tags
Protecting workers from electrical hazards with appropriate warning signs and lockout/tagout procedures.
Fire Extinguisher Identification Signs: Types and Requirements
Understanding the different fire extinguisher types and their corresponding identification signs.
Fire Safety Signs: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about fire safety signs, including fire exit signs, fire equipment signs, and fire action notices.
Mandatory Signs (Blue Circle Signs): PPE and Action Requirements
Understanding mandatory signs that require specific actions or personal protective equipment in your workplace.
Prohibition Signs (Red Circle Signs): What's Forbidden
Learn about prohibition signs that indicate forbidden actions and restricted areas in your workplace.
Safe Condition Signs (Green): Emergency Exits and First Aid
A guide to green safe condition signs, including emergency exits, first aid stations, and assembly points.
Vehicle Warning Signs: Forklift and Traffic Safety
Essential warning signs for warehouses, construction sites, and areas with vehicle operations.
Warning Signs (Yellow Triangle Signs): When and Where to Use
A comprehensive guide to warning signs, their applications, and legal requirements in UK workplaces.