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GHS Labels
Here at PAT Labels Online, we provide our customers with a large choice of labels for a variety of different purposes to clients across the whole of the UK. Our products are both great quality and cost effective, always available for dispatch within 24 hours of your order being received. With over a decade’s experience working within the field, we believe we can offer you the best GHS labels around, so read on to find out more about what GHS labels are, why they are important and some of the properties of the labels that we provide. What are GHS Labels? GHS stands for ‘Globally Harmonised System’ and the aim of this system is to use internationally recognised symbols. The different symbols and identifiers correspond to potential hazards, whether a particular substance that is present or a particular situation in the vicinity. Why are GHS Labels Important? Every company has an ethical responsibility and legal requirement to identify potential risk factors within the site. GHS labels offer an immediate visual that someone can see and understand regardless of language. This type of label will enables workers to spot potentially dangerous situations and undertake the necessary precautions to prepare themselves, thereby minimising the risk of accident and injury. GHS Labels at PAT Labels Online Our GHS labels can be used for a variety of different hazardous situations, covering a range of industries. Examples include GHS labels for flammable materials and irritants, as well as for explosives and environmental hazards. We provide GHS labels in two different sizes, which includes small (50mm x 50mm) or large (100mm x 100mm). Robust GHS Labels All of our GHS labels are made from a robust non-rip polypropylene and come with an ultra-strong adhesive so they are able to stand even the harshest environments. Being water-proof and weather-proof, they will stand the test of time in both cases where they come into direct contact with water or if they are left in a humid setting for a long time. Contact Us To find out more about our GHS labelling, please complete our contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. Alternatively, you can call us on 01325 525 675 to speak to someone directly, and a member of our team will be glad to assist you with any questions you may have for us. Read Full Story -
Warning & Danger Signs
When someone uses a sentence like, “No-one saw the warning signs”, they can mean many different things. Sometimes, the ‘warning signs’ they are referring to are market fluctuations before an economic reversal. On other occasions, the danger signs under discussion may have taken the form of tremors which preceded an earthquake, or physiological symptoms which signalled a decline in a patient’s medical condition. All of the above warning signs are events to which many of us may have been blissfully unaware, unless we had the specific expertise to interpret them and realise what they meant. Unless we were a financial expert, seismologist, or doctor, these danger signs would be meaningless to us because they are not presented in a form we can easily understand. Thus, we arrive at the challenge which faces the designers of danger labels and safety warning signs: how to make sure everyone sees, and understands, the signs relating to a particular danger, so they can take steps to protect themselves. The artists who create such signs cannot be held responsible if someone ignores the warning and suffers the consequences, but by direct and efficient communication they can at least try to persuade their audience to comply. Most danger safety signs are brightly coloured. The reason for this is obvious: for anyone to notice the warning sign is there in the first place, it needs to stand out from its surroundings. This is less of an issue in the case of warning labels on products or other items, where there is little competition for the reader’s attention. But imagine a danger warning sign in, say, a supermarket car park. In between all the bright and attractive signs saying ‘Entrance’, ‘Exit’, ‘Leave Your Trollies Here’, ‘Cash Machines This Way’, ‘Buy-One-Get-One-Free on Toilet Rolls’, etc, getting your safety warning sign noticed is bound to be difficult. Yellow is the standard warning colour, because small flashes of bright yellow draw people’s eyes when surrounded by softer colours. Another visually strong feature is the shape – the human brain will quickly recognize simple shapes and can be trained to make associations with them. Therefore, most safety warning labels and signs from PAT Labels Online are in the form of bright yellow triangles, sometimes with explanation panels attached. The use of triangles follows the unofficial, but widely accepted, convention which was standardized by the road sign system: rectangles for information, circles for instructions, and triangles for warning signs. The next factor to consider is the way the information is presented on danger safety signs. Words are inefficient for this kind of communication, as they require more concentration than the casual observer is likely to afford them. Therefore, strong and simple graphics are used to make the point. Many symbols, such as those denoting flammable or electrical hazards, are so recognizable to us that we may get the message without realizing we’ve seen a danger safety sign at all. To find out more, or to buy danger safety labels and signs, contact PAT Labels Online today, browse our website. Read Full Story -
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No one likes being told what to do, but sometimes the instructions we receive are in our own best interests! The function of Mandatory Health and Safety Notice Labels is to present such instructions in a clear and palatable way so that personnel will be moved to comply for their own benefit. While warning labels are there to make people aware of a particular danger, Mandatory Health and Safety Labels must go a bit further; rather than just informing people of a hazard, they are there to outline the specific steps which must be taken to ensure the readers’ own well-being or that of others. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why common Mandatory Health and Safety Warning Labels include the following: Hand Protection Gloves are basic PPE in many industries, yet it’s amazing how many personnel still ‘forget’ to wear them. Whether it’s for their own benefit (such as on a building site), that of others (food processing), or of the product (lab work), safety warning signs reminding your staff to wear hand protection might just make the difference at a crucial moment. Hi Visibility Clothing An absolute must for all outdoor workers as well as environments involving moving vehicles, high visibility vests and other gear are a fundamental part of industrial best practice. Recent figures show that the UK is one of the safest developed nations to work in, and workplace safety signs which remind us all of the need to be seen have played a vital role in that success. Eye Protection It isn’t just liquids which pose a threat to the eye health of workers in many Industries – dust and fumes can be just as dangerous, and sometimes their effects are even harder to reverse. In other settings, it is necessary to wear eye protection to protect oneself from the effects of the sun, bright artificial lights, or even lasers. Face Masks There has never been a more pertinent time to talk about the issue of wearing face masks at work, as concern over Coronavirus sweeps Britain’s workplaces. Employers can protect themselves, their staff, and their customers by issuing face masks and posting safety labels which remind everyone to make full use of them, not just on the production line or shop floor, but in any area where they may come into contact with other people, or products. Ear Protection Paying out compensation to those who have suffered hearing loss at work costs British industry millions of pounds every year. Conditions are improving, but making full use of safety signs which remind workers to use ear defenders costs pennies, and will benefit your employees for years to come. These are just a small selection of the mandatory safety signs available from Pat Labels Online. Other popular safety warning labels include fire safety signs, electrical safety labels, prohibition labels, and hazard warning diamonds. To find out more about the products available from PAT Labels Online browse our site, or if you have specific requests contact us here. Read Full Story -
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A wise poet once wrote, “The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” At PAT Labels Online, we don’t want anyone to have to suffer because they were unaware of a hazard which could compromise their health and safety. That’s why we produce high-quality, comprehensive danger safety signs and labels for workplaces and any other environments which may present a danger to the public. Let’s take a look at some of the products available, and how they work. We are used to seeing hazard warning labels and signs on products and in public places throughout our daily lives. But how many of us can honestly say we know what they all mean? It is beyond the scope of this article to provide examples of all the different types of safety signs and to list their meanings; instead, let’s take a look at just a few of the types of safety stickers we may come across, and investigate what makes them so effective. Then, on that basis, it may be possible for all to see these quirky fixtures of daily life in a new light. Chemical Hazard Diamond These hazard warning diamonds are among the signs some of us see most frequently, yet many have very little knowledge of what they mean. If you are a motorist who puts in a lot of motorway miles, you will almost certainly have passed goods vehicles emblazoned with coloured diamond-shaped polypropylene stickers supplied by PAT Labels Online. The purpose of these stickers is to provide information about the goods that the vehicle is carrying. Compressed Gas and Flammable Material warning labels are likely among the most common ones out there, but there are also signs for materials which are toxic, corrosive, explosive, and even radioactive! In case of a road traffic collision, these symbols will warn emergency services personnel about hazardous materials which may be present, so that they can take the necessary precautions. The signs are also for the information of handling staff at depots and warehouses, in order for the hazardous materials to be moved and transported safely. By researching chemical hazard warning diamonds online you could create a game for the next time you feel bored on a long motorway journey. Which warning signs do you spot several times, and which are harder to find? Electrical Safety Labels When we are indoors – whether at work or in a public building – most of the health and safety labels we see are likely to be concerned with the dangers of electricity. There’s no denying that convenient, controllable electrical energy has shaped the world we live in. However, since electricity cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, it is also one of the most dangerous forces in our modern world and can strike without warning if the proper hazard labels are not in place. Next time you see a warning sign you don’t recognise, visit the PAT Labels Online website and research it – you never know what you might find out! Read Full Story -
PAT Test Labels
Workplace labelling has come a long way since the sticky-backed paper labels of a few years ago were coiling themselves round our fingers, before peeling from the backs of appliances at the first hint of moisture and then attaching themselves to the soles of our best office shoes! Let’s take a look at some of the ways materials technology and production methods have combined to create a superior product which is now fit for purpose, and how you can get hold of these better-quality items. When PAT testing was first introduced (under various other names) in the 1960s and 70s, one of the primary goals of the scheme was to make it immediately obvious which appliances had been recently tested for safety, and how they had performed. To that end, Pat testing labels in their earliest incarnation were introduced so workers knew at a glance that the equipment they were using had been deemed safe. These early Pat Test tags were sometimes nothing more than a slip of card rubber-banded to a mains flex, or primitive Pat stickers made from adhesive backed paper. As time went on, electrical testers came up with more and more ideas for Pat Labels. One of the first innovations was the introduction of Pat Test Passed labels, designed to be easy to differentiate from failure notices. It started out with different colours, but however the message is presented, your staff and visitors will always be reassured if they can see Pat Test Pass labels to tell them everything is okay. Soon, more and more information started to appear on Passed Pat Test labels. These days, Pat Labels Online can supply you with anything from a basic Pat label with just the date and ID of the tester, to personalised Pat Testing Labels in full colour with your company name and logo, and a unique appliance ID. There are also barcode Pat Testing labels so companies with many hundreds of individual assets can keep track of them all using an electronic ID system. Another change is the various profiles of Pat Test tags designed to be attached to all shapes and sizes. If no smooth, flat surface is available for a regular Pat sticker, alternatives include cable wrap Pat Testing labels which can wrap around power leads, wiring, or hydraulic hoses. They can also attach to narrow metal or plastic components, although attaching labels to mechanical parts can lead to the Pat labels being scraped off in short order. Which brings us back to what is probably the most significant change in Pat Testing labels in recent years, namely the quality of the products. The latest range of Pat testing stickers supplied by PAT Labels Online feature a strong rip-resistant yet writable surface, backed with a premium adhesive which will stick to almost anything. Heavy duty versions are also available for extra-demanding environments such as those described above. If you have any questions or can’t find just what you’re looking for, why not contact PAT Labels Online today? Read Full Story -
PAT Test Labels
Ordering a supply of Pat Labels from Pat Labels Online couldn’t be simpler – just fill out the order form on our main website, making sure you check the type and format of your selected stickers are correct. Then there’s nothing to do, but wait for your new Pat Test Tags to turn up at your door. Early birds who order before 2pm can benefit from our same day dispatch service too, saving you time when you have several urgent PAT inspections to carry out. Designed mainly for inspectors who may be a competent member of staff at a company or a freelance PAT tester, our current range of Pat Stickers have a solution for just about every situation you may encounter as you check portable appliances in a workplace environment. From cable wrap Pat Testing labels you can use when a device has no convenient space for a regular PAT testing sticker, to barcode Pat Testing labels which facilitate electronic test schedule management, there’s a Pat Label for every item. Maybe spotting and recording rare types of Pat Test Passed labels will become a popular hobby like train and bird spotting once did? Joking aside though, while the PAT inspection process has become so much part of the routine for many businesses as to render it mundane, the fact is that it’s still a very important safety measure which is taken for very real reasons, and one which yields very tangible results. We have written here before about how the UK is one of the safest industrialized countries work in, a fact which has not come about by chance, nor one that has happened overnight. Constant vigilance by bodies in both the public and private sectors, has promoted health and safety culture to the point where many highly effective safety measures are things we just do, day-in and day-out, without ever really thinking about them. A bit like putting on your seatbelt when you get in the car. If one time you forgot, you would get that uncomfortable feeling of something being out of place, until you realised your mistake. It’s like that with PAT testing. The reason we supply big, boldly lettered, brightly coloured Passed Pat Test labels is to reassure users of office and industrial equipment that their interests are being taken care of. If one day you’re using a machine at work, you may get an uncomfortable feeling but be unable to put your finger on just why. Then you realise: the appliance does not have a Pat test sticker, or the date on the tag you noticed out of the corner of your eye is out of date. The beauty of Pat Test Pass labels is that they make safety and almost subconscious process. From the most basic Pat Testing Labels for routine visual inspections, right through to custom-designed personalised Pat Testing labels, PAT Labels Online have you covered for portable appliance testing stationary. Get in touch with us for more information on any of our products. Read Full Story -
Asset Labels and Tags
Here at PAT Labels Online, we provide our customers with a wide variety of labels and stickers, and this choice means that most customers are able to find what they are looking for in the standard range. However, you may have more specific requirements, or need labels which offer something extra. This is where our custom printed labels and stickers come into play. If none of our standard designs are able to meet all of your needs, we are pleased to offer custom printed designs at an affordable cost. Company Name and Logo The main selling point to personalising your labels and stickers in that you can include your company name and logo. These labels are completely blank in order for you to completely customise them to how you would like. We overprint your own design on demand, so the options are limitless. Custom Colours Another great advantage of custom printed labels and stickers is that you don’t have to compromise on colour. Whilst there is a choice to opt for your design within the range of standard colour options (such as black, blue, green, red, or purple), you have the freedom to select a full-colour design, which incorporates all the colours within your own design. This means that any colours in your logo can be printed as they are for consistency. More Information It may also be the case that you simply require more data fields on your labels and stickers. With the personalised labels and stickers, you are able to include endless amounts of information, provided it can fit on the given size and still read well. If you require additional data fields in your design, this would be the best choice for you. Stand Out By opting for customised labels and stickers, your company can stand out from the crowd. They will be easily recognisable from your name and logo, the colours used will be consistent with the branding of your business, and all the information required will be clearly displayed. PAT Labels Online If you like our standard labels, but want to add a personal touch, we can add your company name and logo to our existing designs, or we can use a completely custom-made design. You may like to base your design on our existing range, or we are able to work with you to help you come up with a brand-new design. All customised labels and stickers are available in the usual sizes and colours. It’s also possible for us to print barcodes for product labelling and asset management, or to create name labels for your staff. Contact Us To find out more about our range of custom printer stickers and labels, please get in touch with us by completing our web contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. Alternatively, you can speak to us directly by calling 01325 525 675. A member of our staff will be happy to help you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
PAT Test Labels
While Portable Appliance Testing is not a legal requirement, many businesses recognize it is an effective way to meet their responsibilities under health and safety law with minimum inconvenience. And while some firms choose to conduct their inspections in-house, many more are now waking up to the advantages of employing an electrical professional to keep tabs on their testing process and take action when needed. If you are an electrician or electronics professional who offers Pat Testing services to local businesses, then alongside your hand tools and electrical tape you are sure to need a good supply of Pat Test stickers to label the devices you inspect, and record and convey relevant information. Buying Pat Labels online can save you time, and in all likelihood will prove cheaper too, especially when you see the quality and variety of Pat Labels available from PAT Labels Online. In an ideal world, a Pat inspector could just carry around a roll of Pat Test Pass labels for each appliance they come across. Realistically though, in the course of your inspections you are likely to encounter a wide range of circumstances which require alternative stationary, whether a damaged item which needs a Failed Pat Test tag to pocket-sized devices which can only be tagged with cable wrap Pat Test labels, or anything in between. If in some cases a full inspection is not required, we can supply Visual Inspection Pat Labels to differentiate these appliances from other types of business machines. And when Pat Testing appliances in demanding environments such as loading bays and cold stores, you can make use of Pat Testing Tuff Tags which will stick to almost any surface and preserve the test information long after most Pat Test labels would have dropped off and been trodden into the mud. One of the features of our business we are most proud of is our personalised Pat Test Label service. For electrical professionals offering inspection services, our custom Pat Test labels allow you to publicize your services and grow your business while at the same time recording all the vital data which makes the Pat Testing system so effective. On our website you can configure your personalised Pat Labels to suit your purposes, and we will print them on high quality materials and send them to you in a matter of days. Options include which data fields you would like to include, the colour and finish of the labels, and the opportunity to include a full colour logo to distinguish your Pat Test tags from those of other companies and service providers. Personalised Pat Testing Labels represent the last word in professionalism for engineers who want to expand this part of their business, while fulfilling the basic requirements of standard Pat Testing labels such as recording the date of each inspection and reassuring the users of the appliances that they have been verified as fit to use. For all kinds of product labelling and signage including Pat Test Labels UK businesses can rely on PAT Labels Online. Contact us to find out more. Read Full Story -
PAT Test Labels
The figures are in for 2018, and once again the UK has been listed among the safest industrialised countries to work in. The results have vindicated the Health and Safety Executive’s policy of encouraging a health and safety-conscious culture at workplaces across the various industry sectors without choking progress and creativity by imposing excessive bureaucracy. This policy revolves around encouraging H&S representatives in all firms to take responsibility for enforcing whatever inspection and testing practices are necessary to see that in-house processes and resources comply with applicable standards as laid out in government legislation. This allows companies to get on with doing business while keeping an eye on the wellbeing of their employees. One of the non-compulsory standards many UK businesses choose to adhere to for the safety of their staff is Portable Appliance Testing, commonly known as ‘PAT Testing’. PAT Labels Online are a leading internet supplier of all kinds of Pat Testing labels, including passed Pat Test labels, failed Pat Test labels, cable wrap Pat Testing labels, barcode Pat Testing labels, Pat Testing stickers labels, Pat Testing visual inspection labels, Tuff Tag Pat Labels and personalised Pat Stickers. The ongoing demand we have seen for Pat Stickers of all kinds tells us that up and down the country thousands of businesses are finding the PAT inspection protocol helpful in fulfilling their duty of care. Buying Pat Test labels online is a great way to keep a good stock of all this vital stationary. Simply select the items you need depending on the requirements of your company, and you don’t need to give the matter any further thought until your items arrive at your business address a few days later (or the next day if you require them urgently). How do you use the various types of Pat Label we have available? In the case of passed and failed Pat Test labels, the distinction is clear: Pat Test Passed labels are designed to record a successful inspection result, certifying that the device they are attached to is in safe condition and may continue to be used by all personnel. Conversely, a Failed Pat Test tag signals that a fault has been found with the item, and that it should not be used until comprehensive repairs can be made. Some Pat Test tags are designed for specific environments or situations. For example, if a particular device in your office is an unusual size or shape, it may be necessary to label it with a cable wrap Pat Testing label, attached to the power flex. You should never imagine that their isn’t an ideal Pat Test sticker available for your situation. After so many years in the business, the PAT Labels Online team have encountered just about every situation you might come across, and for each we have a product to match. If you’re unsure about what you need, get in touch with us. We will be happy to help you find solutions to all your Pat Test labelling needs. Read Full Story
