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A world without Safety Labels would be a very dangerous place indeed. Safety labels of various designs warn us of dangers of which we may be unaware, give instructions on how to stay safe, and supply information so we can protect ourselves from possible risks. Some safety signs warn of natural hazards which we may encounter. These are usually seen as road signs, which may warn us of falling rocks, or of wildlife in the road. However, in our highly industrialised society, it is human made hazards we most often encounter. We see safety stickers warning us of these dangers every day. They may be on goods around the home, such as electrical products. We see them when we are out and about, on public transport, and in public buildings, and especially in the workplace. There are safety stickers to warn us of explosive or flammable substances, poisons and toxins, various types of radiation, electrical installations, slip, trip, and fall hazards, and restricted areas. Labelling associated with LOTO systems protect us from faulty machinery. In fact, we might all find ourselves in danger on a daily basis if it wasn’t for Health and Safety Labels such as those supplied by PAT Labels Online. Our simple and convenient service allows you to order all the health and safety stickers you need for your workplace, home, or other premises. Labelling Conventions While some health and safety stickers are posted voluntarily, many are required by law or by standards agencies responsible for promoting safe practice. A standout example is the Globally Harmonised System of labelling and packaging chemical substances, known as GHS, which is enforced in the European Union by the CPL (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) Regulation. This standard was suggested by the United Nations to promote safety in international trade by creating a set of health and safety labels which would be recognized all over the world, regardless of language or culture. Many of the signs available from our Health and Safety Labels page are based on this standard. Other safety labels are of a less rigid format, but in general: Diamond shaped labels warn of a hazardous item or materialTriangular labels warn of a danger you may encounter in this areaCircular sign gives instructions which you should follow in order to stay safeRectangular signs provide information about hazards and safety Electrical Warning Labels The prevalence of electricity in all aspects of modern life means we encounter electrical energy every day, but when something goes wrong it may not be immediately obvious: electricity is invisible, usually has no smell, and if you feel its effects it may already be too late to prevent injury. For these reasons, electrical safety stickers are in many ways the most important health and safety stickers we see from day to day. Order electrical safety labels for your workplace from PAT Labels Online, the internet specialists in electrical warning stickers and workplace labels of all kinds. Read Full Story -
Cable Wrap PAT Test Labels
There are some applications for PAT test labels where a basic label won’t quite work in the right way. One great example of this is when you need to physically wrap the label around the appliance whilst making sure that the information can be clearly read by anyone who needs to see it. Today we’re going to look at some of the labels designed specifically for this: our cable wrap PAT test labels. What? Cable wrap PAT test labels are designed with two sides, where the middle allows space to wrap around materials such as cables so that the information is all clearly visible. Our range of cable wrap labels are available in a selection of styles at various price points. They are available in a variety of colours, including green, blue, purple or black. These products start at £9.95 (ex. VAT) for 250 cable wrap tags, ranging through to £32.95 (ex. VAT). The actual cost will vary depending on both the exact type of tags you require and the quantity you’re looking to purchase. Some of these cable wrap labels are also customisable, where you may be able to change the colour or the style, whether plain or personalised. We also stock Sharpie Twin Tip permanent markers. These can be used to write directly onto the cable wrap labels. When? Cable wrap PAT test labels are a suitable choice for marking cables for Portable Appliance Testing, electrical safety testing or inspection. The use of these labels will also help you comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. These cable wrap PAT sticker labels may be used as part of your risk assessment programme during either planned maintenance or breakdown, as well as part of routine checks, examinations and inspections for a wide range of electrical appliances. Where? In terms of where you can apply these cable wrap PAT labels, you are able to wrap them around electrical wiring, cables, extensions or leads and cover passed, failed and tested functions. As the labels wrap around electrical cables and so on, forming a flag shape, they are suitable for a range of cable diameters. Examples of appropriate electrical appliances include – but are not limited to – drills, hand tools, hand lamps, portable grinders, floor cleaners, pressure water cleaners, audio, video. They are also particularly useful for IT equipment such as computer monitors, servers, and printers. You may also use them for catering equipment, including microwaves, kettles, mixers, blenders, mincing machines, bandsaws, and deep fat fryers. Contact Us To find out more about our range of cable wrap PAT test 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 questions you may have for us. Read Full Story -
PAT Test Labels
Here at PAT Labels Online, we specialise in exactly that: PAT test labels. We are proud to boast that we have the biggest range of PAT test labels in the UK. We have many other related products for labelling, but today we’re going to focus on our range of PAT test labels and cover exactly what PAT means, how often tests should be carried out, and who is able to carry out such tests. What is PAT? PAT refers to a type of testing that stands for ‘Portable Appliance Testing’. Through this process, a visual inspection may be carried out first and foremost. It is possible to then use such labels to evidence the competition of such testing. Other than looking for visual defects, more complex testing may be carried out, and again, our range of stickers and labels can be used as part of this process. The purpose of such examinations of electrical equipment and appliances is to ensure that they are safe to use. PAT labels are important items to use as management tools as they provide you with an efficient way to monitor and review the effect of such maintenance processes, also providing proof and showing that your company is performing these regular tests. How often should PAT be carried out? How regularly such tests should be carried out will depend on both the environment that the appliances are being used in, and the type of equipment you are working with. As a guideline, it is possible to imagine that the larger the appliance, the more regularly it should be tested. However, when considering the environmental factor, you might consider the difference between the use of power tools in the construction industry compare with a hairdryer used in a hotel room. Here, you can understand the logical difference between how often these two appliances will require a PAT. Although there is no legal requirement to carry out PAT tests, the law does require that you make sure that any electrical equipment that has any potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. Therefore, by using PAT labels, you can cover your back in this sense. Who is able to carry out the tests? The individual who carries out the PAT must be competent in the area being tested. They need appropriate training, alongside the knowledge and experience so they are able to use the correct equipment for the test, to understand the procedures, and be able to interpret the results of the test. What PAT Labels do we stock? We have a vast selection of PAT labels on our website, which are made of Duragrip – an innovative material that consists of an extremely aggressive adhesive, which is proven to be long-lasting. They are often available in a range of colours, including green, blue, purple and black, and they can usually be customised with your company details. Our PAT sticker range includes tuff tags, those for cable wrap, visual inspection PAT labels, pass and failed test labels, those with barcodes, and more. Whatever your purpose, we are sure to have a PAT label to suit your requirements. Contact Us To discover more about our range of PAT test 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 pleased to help you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
PAT Test Labels
Whether it’s a driving test, a school exam or a dental check up, we all like to receive a seal of approval which proves that our performance was acceptable, of a suitable standard, up to scratch. Some of these tokens are of critical importance – you aren’t allowed to drive a car on the road without a licence – while others are useful in secular and social situations. Just as a driver must pass a test before they are allowed on the road, it is also useful to regularly have office equipment and other machinery examined to check that it is suitable for the environment in which it operates. PAT testing is the most widely accepted scheme for inspecting portable appliances for damage and wear, with the emphasis on personal safety. And in the same way that a pass certificate proves a new driver is up to the task, PAT Test Passed labels can be affixed to inspected equipment to show that the item is suitable for use. What information is usually found on PAT Test Passed labels? There are many different types, but all carry three critical details: the date the examination was conducted, the identity of the examiner, and whether the product was judged to be fit for use or not. Without at least these three particulars, a Pat Test Passed Label is pointless. Passed PAT Test Labels which store further information are also available from PAT Labels Online. Have your company name and logo printed on each sticker, or order labels with spaces for retest dates and appliance ID numbers, it really is up to you. If you have any queries about our custom label service or need any advice, place don’t hesitate to get in touch. Electrical devices are not the only equipment in the workplace which benefits from periodic safety testing. Handling gear such as ladders can expose staff to danger if they fall into disrepair. But once again, PAT Labels Online have got you covered. Our Passed Ladder Safety Inspection Labels can be affixed to wooden, aluminium or steel ladders, steps, or similar equipment. In each case, a careful inspection of the ladder should be made to assess Its condition. This involves checking the ‘legs’ (the side pieces of the ladder) for cracking, warping, or other signs of fatigue. Each rung should be tested for strength, and checked for tread. Weak, loose or slippery rungs would render the ladder unusable until it is repaired. Provided the ladder or set of steps satisfies the above safety requirements, it can be issued with a Passed Ladder Safety Inspection Label. This will instil confidence in anyone who needs to use the equipment. It is also a good way of recording the date the item was checked, so that the process can be repeated periodically. Besides Passed Ladder Safety Inspection Labels and Passed Pat Test Labels, we have a whole range of similar products to be found on our website, so stock up on stickers today! Read Full Story -
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Computer systems are able to store and process vast amounts of information, make calculations, transmit complex messages across great distances, and create records. It’s fair to say that, during recent decades, computers have revolutionised the business world. But one thing computers still can’t do is think for themselves. A computer can’t look at an object and recognize it without some frame of reference. And it can’t tell the difference between two such objects unless we help it to do so. That’s where barcode labels come in. Barcode labels are one way a machine can be made to recognize an object for itself. They are that all important transitional step between the physical world and the world of data that is the computer’s memory. To see the impact which barcode labels, stickers and tags have had on the retail sector, we need only pay a visit to a local supermarket. Many years ago, a shopkeeper had to calculate a customer’s bill mentally, or by using a pen and paper. When the cash register came along, these calculations could be performed by punching the prices into a numeric keypad. But the process was still very much dependent upon a human operator. The next leap forward in technology was the introduction of product barcodes. By attaching barcode stickers to all their products, stores made these items instantly recognizable to the computer system. Bills could be calculated, stock levels adjusted and sales recorded simply by passing each product through a barcode scanner. The technology has become so successful that some retailers are eliminating the need for checkout staff altogether in favour of self-service barcode scanning machines. But what information is actually stored on a barcode label? Those who are unfamiliar with the technical side of EPOS systems are often surprised to find out that a barcode is simply a number – nothing more. But it is a number in a form that a computer can recognize, and once the barcode is scanned, the computer can link it to all the relevant information such as price, product type, and so on. Thus, barcodes can be used for far more than just adding up shopping bills. By using custom barcode labels, any item or location can be made identifiable to a computer. This approach has long been utilised in warehousing systems. Locations in a shelving or racking system are fitted with barcode tags, and every time stock is added to or removed from the location, the barcode is scanned and the details of the movement are recorded. If this procedure is followed diligently, the computer system will always have an accurate record of the locations and quantities of all stock in the system. Many companies now use asset barcode labels to identify each appliance and piece of equipment on their premises. This makes it easier to maintain and test such items, and to monitor their movements. If you are searching for custom barcode labels online, visit PAT Labels Online and see what we can do for you. Read Full Story -
PAT Test Labels
PAT testing is one of the most effective ways to fulfil your health and safety responsibilities as an employer by regularly checking that all the equipment operated on your premises is safe to use. By affixing ‘PAT Test Passed’ labels to each item when it is inspected, you reassure your staff and visitors that their welfare is at the forefront of your mind. Where can you get PAT test pass labels? From PAT Labels Online, of course! PAT test stickers are an essential part of making sure this system works in everyone’s interest. Regularly inspecting each appliance – usually once per year or more – means that if a fault develops it is usually spotted before anyone comes to harm. But ‘Passed PAT Test’ labels are not the only documentation involved in this system. The inspector may sometimes be required to use ‘Failed PAT Test’ labels when a product is not up to scratch, or even a Failed PAT Test tag which physically prevents the appliance from being used until it has been repaired. There are many types of PAT test tags for use under various circumstances. Cable wrap PAT testing labels can be attached to items which have no suitable surface for a sticker or regular label. And PAT testing tuff tags are resilient enough to do their job of displaying important safety information under the harshest of conditions. Some companies, and even some professional electricians, struggle on with standard PAT testing stickers, labels which may not be ideal for all applications. But it’s now possible to order just the right PAT test labels online, including the tuff tag PAT labels and cable wrap PAT test labels mentioned above, from PAT Labels Online. But these aren’t the only kinds of PAT labels we have available. We can also supply the following: PAT Testing Visual Inspection Labels – When PAT testing appliances, the first part of the process is usually a visual check, and devices which pass this stage can be affixed with our Visual Inspection PAT Labels. Personalised PAT Testing Labels – Are you an electrician who provides a PAT testing service to various companies? Or are you responsible for performing your company’s PAT testing in-house? Either way, you may like to have your company details displayed on personalised PAT stickers to record who conducted each inspection. See our website for details of our personalised label service, including what information can be displayed on each personalised PAT test label. Barcode PAT Testing Labels – These are the PAT test labels UK companies often find most useful. Barcodes can contain a wealth of information, and in the case of PAT stickers they can become a combination of asset ID tag and PAT test label. Your computer system can record results and even raise a reminder when a new inspection is required. Custom PAT Test Labels – If you can think of any other information which you would like included on a PAT label, get in touch and we’ll see what we can do. Read Full Story -
Asset Labels and Tags
Asset labels are an easy and practical way for businesses to keep control of the appliances they own, whether they have loaned a piece of equipment out to another business or own several of the same type of appliance and need to be able to distinguish between them. By applying asset stickers to an appliance, securing and monitoring it is a breeze. Here at PAT Labels Online we know all about asset labels and tags, as we stock a huge variety of tags for our customers to choose from. But what kind of thing can you expect to see on the average asset label? Here are some of the common features you are likely to spot on an asset tag and the reasons why they are included. Property of individual/company Putting the name of a company or individual contact on your asset ID labels will help your appliances be easy to identify if someone takes them accidentally. Doing this also allows the asset to work as a good advertising tool! Companies who have a snazzy company logo they wish to share with the world can do this on custom asset labels instead of putting their name in plain text. Contact details Obviously it’s no good knowing the name of who owns an appliance if you don’t know how to get in touch with them! Asset labels often feature a person or company’s contact details which allow their colleagues or customers to get in touch if an appliance is misplaced or requires repairing. Appliance ID number Companies often give their appliances an ID number in order to help identify a particular asset. Asset ID labels are especially useful in situations where staff need to tell the difference between different assets of the same model, for example if a particular unit is faulty and in need of repair. Asset ID numbers are often numerical, although asset tags with barcodes are also very common. Test date/Next test due Electrical appliances are regularly tested as part of what is known as portable appliance testing. It’s important for businesses to check appliances regularly in order to ensure that they are safe to use. Many asset labels feature a space outlining when the asset was last tested and when an asset’s next test is due. Passed/Failed Finally, this feature frequently found on asset tracking labels shows whether an asset has passed or failed its electrical safety test. If an asset has passed then the person looking at it will know that it’s safe to use. If it has failed the test, it will demonstrate that this asset requires repair and should not be used until then. Contact us today! Here at PAT Labels Online we offer custom asset labels for almost any appliance imaginable. If you have any questions about our asset labels and tags please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. Read Full Story -
Health & Safety
Putting up health and safety stickers is a crucial task in many types of environment in order to ensure that workers on a site remain safe and to make sure that employers meet their statutory requirements. However, we can be so used to seeing safety signs around that we often don’t notice them or think about why they are there. Here at PAT Labels Online we stock health and safety labels for almost every single danger, hazard or warning notice imaginable. But what types of safety labels are there? Here are explanations of just a few of the common health and safety labels which almost everyone will have seen at some point, either at work or in their everyday lives. Danger high voltage Name-dropped in the famous Electric Six song, electrical safety stickers are unsurprisingly found around electrical equipment or locations, such as junction boxes or sub-stations. Electrocution is a serious health hazard and is particularly likely in areas of high voltage, hence why electrical safety labels urge caution for people nearby. While many electrical safety signs offer a general warning, many labels can also state the specific level of voltage, such as 33,000 volts. No naked flame Found in red and white, no naked flame labels are designed to warn people against starting fires that have the potential to be uncontrolled, such as the flame at the end of a struck match. These types of safety labels are especially important in areas containing flammable materials such as petrol stations and oil rigs. High visibility clothing There are many reasons why people working in certain areas need to wear high visibility clothing. These include if they work in potentially dangerous environments such as construction sites, roads and railways, or at times of low visibility such as in the early hours of the morning. With these labels employers can wear staff and guests to put on their helmets and day-glo jackets and stay safe. Fire extinguisher point One of the requirements for many workplaces is a fire extinguisher in the case of a fire. As a sudden fire can be extremely stressful, it’s vital that extinguishers are clearly marked in case of emergencies. These safety labels in red and white make the fire extinguisher clearly visible. Some mark the type of extinguisher whether it is water, foam or carbon dioxide. Ear protection Ear protection safety labels advise people to protect their ears, such as by wearing earmuffs. This is vital in areas of loud noise like construction sites, music concerts or airplane runways. As these labels are blue and white, they are less urgent but are linked to good practice. Similar labels exist for other pieces of clothing include visors, hairnets, and safety harnesses. Contact us today! We stock all of these types of health and safety labels here at PAT Labels Online, along with many others which you can find on our website. If you have any questions about which health and safety stickers may best suit your requirements please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today. We would be delighted to be of help. Read Full Story -
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Pat Labels Online are delighted to announce the launch of their new website. After many years of service, the decision was taken to retire the old site and replace it with a new, more advanced website, which not only provides a better user experience across mobile phones and tablets, but also boasts a number of new different product categories. The changes allow customers to order a wider range of Pat Test Labels, Electrical Safety Labels & Inspection Labels quicker than ever before. As always, standard first class delivery is always free and orders received before 2pm are despatched same day. Will Best, Manager at Pat Labels Online commented: Over the last couple of years we’ve noticed a steady increase in traffic to our website from mobile phones and tablets. Knowing that our website was not optimised for mobile users, we took the decision to invest for the future and have our store completely rebuilt using responsive technology. Our website will now re-size itself to fit any screen it is displayed on, giving the best user experience possible. We have also more than doubled our range of products we have available, adding completely new departments to give our customers better choice. We would love to get your opinion on the new site and the changes that we have made, so if you can do take a minute to leave us some feedback. Read Full Story
