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Barcode Labels
Here at PAT Labels Online, we offer a wide variety of labels for a variety of purposes to clients throughout the whole of the UK. Our products are fantastic value, superior quality, and are usually ready for dispatch within 24hours of receiving your order. As part of our range of products, we can supply barcode labels. Suitable for a plethora of purposes, today we will be focussing on the use of barcode labels for blood spot cards as part of the NHS numbers for new-born screenings. What are Blood Spot Card Labels Used For? Blood spot cards are used for the initial blood tests for new-born babies, which must be sent to NBS screening laboratories. The baby is given an NHS number, which is represented as a GS1-128 linear barcode, as well as a human-readable format on a sticky label. This enables midwives and laboratories to ensure that the correct labels are being attached to the NBS sample. They can also support management of the screening in the event of IT failures. The use of such labels save time and reduces errors on both the writing and reading stages. When scanned, the NHS number can be automatically captured from a global service relation number (GSRN), enabling its use within the screening process and to track babies throughout the screening care pathway. The process of identifying and tracking the progress of babies is vital in order to reduce the risk of babies going untested or not being tested in a timely manner. What Information is Displayed? As well as the NHS number information, the labels also contain basic birth and demographic information. The fields required for the NBS label is outlined in the ISB 1555 birth notifications specification. Necessary details not already mentioned include the name, birth date, sex, address, birth weight, ethnic category, mother’s name, birth date and NHS number, birth order and number of births in the confinement, gestation age, GP practice details, the delivery place name, and the date it was printed. Barcode Labels at PAT Labels Online Our custom barcode labels are stocked in a range of different sizes, and our budget range includes a mini size of 23mm x 25mm, a small size of 38mm x 20mm, a standard size of 49mm x 25mm, and a large size of 49mm x 79mm. Our printed barcode labels are supplied with a Code 39 barcode, complete with a matching serial number, starting with any number of your choice. Each is available in black, blue, green and red, with the larger sizes also having a yellow option. They are also available in silver and heavy-duty materials. As with our other products, they are made from a self-adhesive non-rip matt polypropylene. Contact Us For more information about barcode labels, stickers and tags, or any other products, please complete our contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. You can also call us on 01325 525 675, and a member of our team will be glad to assist you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
Asset Labels and Tags
Here at PAT Labels Online, we offer a wide variety of labels for a range of purposes to clients throughout the whole of the UK. Our products are both excellent value and premium quality, and are usually ready for dispatch within 24 hours of receiving your order. As part of our range of products, we supply custom asset labels, stickers and tags. Read on to find out more about how this product can not only help your business operate more efficiently, but also help to strengthen your security systems. Their use can help your company to keep track of equipment maintenance and location, as well as acting as a deterrent against thefts or unauthorised movement of equipment. Our asset labels can be fully customised to provide barcodes and identifying numbers, as well as personalised details including your company logo, name and colours. We can provide labels with just identifying numbers if you don’t need to use scanner technology, but still want a clear visual identifier. We can offer a bespoke service, including numerous other custom options such as contact numbers, website addresses and emails. This is particularly useful for mobile items, so if lost, you can be easily contacted to arrange its return. We offer asset ID labels that are priced from as little as £14.95 (ex. VAT). The cost will depend on the products you purchase, the quantity and the budgetary constraints you work within. When ordering in bulk, you could see yourself making some great savings. These are versatile products that can be used on a variety of different pieces of materials, so whatever kind of equipment or usage, they are sure to be suitable for you. For more information about our asset labels, stickers and tags, or any other products, please complete our contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. You can also call us on 01325 525 675, and a member of our team will be pleased to help you. Read Full Story -
GHS Labels
Here at PAT Labels Online, we offer customers a wide range of labels for different purposes. We pride ourselves on providing companies across the UK with a balance between affordability and high-quality labels, as well as a fast dispatch service, with orders sent out within 24 hours of receipt. Today, we are focussing our attention on GHS regulation labels, looking What are GHS Regulation Labels? GHS stands for the Globally Harmonised System, referring to the set of standards for providing chemical safety and hazard information. Since 2016, these regulations have been in place, so in order for your company to comply with the latest safety regulations for use in the workplace, for distribution, transportation and transference of between facilities, you should make sure to employ the use of these labels. In order to check compliance, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are used. Safety Data Sheets Safety Data Sheets are made up of sixteen different sections. Sections one to eight consists of general information such as identifying the chemical and its composition, and details of proper handling and storage, as well as any exposure limits, and advice for what to do in an emergency. The next three sections contain technical and scientific information such as the physical and chemical properties, stability, reactivity and toxicology. The following three sections provide details from Non-OSHA Agencies, including environmental information for disposal and transportation. The last section contains additional not listed elsewhere. What Information is Needed on a GHS Label? The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200(f)(1) was updated in 2012 to include six particular elements, which make up the GHS standards for labelling potentially hazardous chemical containers. This includes the product name or an identification number, referring to the specific hazardous chemical. Along with this first detail, a signal word such as “warning” is along with a hazard statement about the severity of the hazard and the particular type of the hazard. To transcend any language barriers, and for a faster reaction to the label, a pictogram is displayed on it. The GHS regulation warning diamond labels feature the globally standardised black and white symbols, which are surrounded by red diamonds. A precautionary statement is also shown, so it is possible to minimise or prevent any associated risks. displayed in order to demonstrate any action that can be taken to minimise or prevent any impact of the hazard. Lastly, the GHS label will also identify the supplier with the name, address and telephone number. Contact Us To find out more about GHS labelling, please complete our contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. You can also call us on 01325 525 675 to speak to someone directly, and a we will be pleased to assist you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
Barcode Labels
At PAT Labels Online, we offer customers a wide range of labels for various applications. We pride ourselves on offering companies across the UK a balance between value and high-quality tags, as well as our speedy dispatch service, with orders sent out within 24 hours of receipt. Today, we are focussing our attention on barcode labels, looking at how they can help you to have a successful supply chain, making your company more efficient as the print barcode labels play a part in the whole system. The First Step in Your Supply Chain It all starts with a serial number and a barcode on a label as the first step to success with your supply chain. These labels can streamline warehouse processing, so your company can rise above competitors by providing the best level of service with a combination of speed and quality. Such tags can improve the efficiency in your warehouse and distribution centre operations, competing with e-commerce companies such as Amazon. UK businesses can benefit from barcode labels and tags in order to streamline the supply chain, taking the first step to success. Improve Overall Efficiency When dealing with the various operations of running a business, barcode labels can easily be looked over. Once you update your barcode system, you will be able to see how such a simple organisational task can hugely increase your company’s efficiency. Barcode printing labels are a worthy investment if you are still using 10-year-old labelling technology. By updating your old system, you are sure to see the results you desire in production. Access All Areas There are five main areas when it comes to creating barcode labels as part of the whole system. Barcode tags can be applied as soon as items arrive, enabling you to have a high level of accuracy when unloading and checking-in goods, including handling by automated processes. It’s also possible to generate stickers for picking, so that they can be scanned and sorted for shipment. Finished goods that are fully kitted, assembled, or packaged, can be labelled within the barcoding system for identification purposes. Shipping and returns barcode stickers can be used for custom-specific information, which are scanned when fulfilling orders, as well as for return shipping. Finally, barcode tags can be used for cross-docking so that time-sensitive or fast-moving items don’t take up unnecessary warehouse space, with labels completed inside the truck at the dock. Contact Us To find out more about our barcode labels and tags, please complete our contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. You can also call us on 01325 525 675 to speak to someone directly, and a we will be pleased to assist you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
PAT Test Labels
Here at PAT Labels Online, we provide our customers with a huge selection of labels for a variety of purposes to all those throughout the UK. We aim to offer a balance between value and high-quality labels, as well as our fast dispatch service, with orders sent out within 24 hours of receipt. Specialising in PAT labels, today we are focussing our attention to the changes of the IET code of practice revision for PAT testing. The History of the IET Code of Practice When the Electricity at Work Regulations (EWR) came into force in 1989, the subject of electrical safety management was debated, particularly in terms of how businesses could comply with the requirements of the Regulations in the workplace. The IET Code of Practice was first published in 1994 in order to manage all the equipment connected to the installation itself. It was created by a group comprising of many representatives from industry, including appliance manufacturers and trade associations. The manufacturing representatives offered an insight to the electrical safety tests that are conducted on appliances at the time of manufacture, as required in product safety standards, which were then used as a basis for the first edition of the IET Code of Practice. This is when ‘portable appliance testing’ (PAT) was developed, and as data about the effectiveness of appliance testing became available, it was accepted that not all the tests were suited to routine maintenance. In the further three editions, changes were made to make sure the code was in-line with the original intent of verifying the safety of electrical equipment for continued use. IET Code of Practice Changes Now in its fifth edition, the current revision of the IET Code of Practice came into existence in 2020. Rather than consisting of just two sections, it now 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. The methods of providing protection from electric shock have also been reclassified and changed. Previous methods of protection have been replaced by other common product safety standards, described as “energy source classes”. 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 important to verify the equipment for electrical safety for continued use, and the number of required tests have been revised. This means that in some cases a visual inspection will be a satisfactory means of testing. Furthermore, a low-current earth bond test has replaced the high-current earth bond test as evidence has demonstrated that this creates more stress on the connections. In addition, the insulation testing voltage has also been revised due to the design of modern electrical and electronic equipment, and the table on the frequency of testing has also been replaced. PAT Testing Labels at PAT Labels Online Here at PAT Labels Online, we can offer a wide selection of PAT labels on our website. Made of Duragrip, an innovative material that consists of an extremely aggressive adhesive, our labels are proven to be long-lasting. With many designs available in a range of colours, including green, blue, purple and black, they can also 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 application, we are sure to have a PAT label to suit your needs. Contact Us To find out more about our PAT testing labels and stickers, 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 a member of our team directly, and we will be pleased to help you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
QR Code Labels
At PAT Labels Online, we provide our customers with a wide choice of labels for a range of applications to all those across the UK. We pride ourselves on offering a balance between value and high-quality labels, as well as our fast dispatch service, with orders sent out within 24 hours of receipt. Today, we are focussing our attention to examples of how businesses have successfully implemented QR code systems in the design of their premises. The Uncommon Store Found in South Korea, The Uncommon Store is a shop that is operated by QR codes, without the need for serving customers as the payment is taken through the QR code system. Targeted at younger customers who are familiar with other self-service check-out systems, this contactless shopping experience was initiated by AWS (Amazon Web Service) and Hyundai group. Providing an ‘untact’ shopping experience from the minute shoppers enter the store through QR-code operated entrance barrier, the space is also customised to each individual. Made from a cloud system and internet hyper-connections, ICT, AI complex sensors, and machine learning techniques, the whole store is like a computer, storing and reloading each user’s habits of consumption. With the design of the space by atelier archi@mosphere, it offers a slick retro and futuristic aesthetic, inspired by retro cinema theatres. The QR codes are organised by neon straps inspired by the 1960s, displaying and organise the goods within the store’s shelves. This system also cleverly regulates the stock, and illuminates the space. Using two or three coloured overlays, industrialised materials including metal and acrylic to add to the aesthetic. QR Codes at Tesco Although a UK retailer, Tesco formed its first ‘virtual stores’ in South Korea, where consumers seem to be particularly receptive to this innovative technology and way of shopping. Designed for customers who work long hours, this created a way for customers to shop around their busy schedules by enabling workers to shop on the go during their commute, with product displays on the walls of metro stations and bus stops resembling the aisles of physical Tesco stores. This means that they can add items to their basket as they wait for their chosen mode of transport, scheduling their delivery, which would typically be on the same day, in time for their return home from work. QR Codes in Galleries and Museums It’s not only retail environments and warehouses that are making use of QR code systems, but they can also be used in galleries and museums. For example, if you visit the Sukiennice Museum in Poland, you will see that visitors can scan the QR code on different paintings to listen to reenactors tell them stories behind the artworks. Thus a series of stories is created, touching on tales of insanity, intrigue, deception, war, and more. QR Codes in the Sky Displaying a giant QR code in the sky in Shanghai, a Japanese game development brand called Cygames celebrated the anniversary of its video game ‘Princess Connect Re: Dive’ by inviting people to scan the code to learn about the game and download it to their phone. It attracted attention by demonstrating the game using 1,500 drones, which formed the QR code for viewers to scan. Contact Us To find out more about our QR code labels and stickers, please complete our contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. You can also call us on 01325 525 675 to speak to someone directly, and a member of our team will be happy to help you with any questions you may have for us. Read Full Story -
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At PAT Labels Online, we provide our customers with a large selection of labels for a range of applications to all those across the UK. We pride ourselves on striking a balance between value and high-quality labels, as well as our fast dispatch service, with orders sent out within 24 hours of receipt. Today, we are focussing our attention to our range of danger labels. What are Danger Labels? Danger labels are used to warn people of a particular danger or hazard, in order to inform them of the particular risk so that they can take the necessary precautions. Danger labels help to keep the workplace safer by communicating the necessary information in a fast and easy way, potentially saving lives and decreasing the risk of accidents in the workplace. Our danger labels offer the same high-quality and robustness as our other products, sticking well to most areas. Danger labels enable you to give adequate warnings to those handling specific equipment or anyone in a specific part of your work area. Types of Danger Labels We offer a great range of danger signs for you to advise staff and visitors against the hazards of your workplace. These include danger labels demonstrating a risk of radiation, radioactive substances, biohazards, and more warning and caution labels. The danger of radiation is potential tissue damage and an increased risk of later developing cancer, so the harm won’t be seen immediately. The danger of radioactive substances is that an exposure to large amounts can cause nausea, vomiting, hair loss, diarrhoea, haemorrhage, destruction of the intestinal lining, central nervous system damage, and death. The danger of biohazards is varied, and generally refers to something that poses a health thread, whether a sample of a microorganism, virus or toxin. The Properties of Danger Labels Our danger labels are made of a thick and highly durable polyolefin plastic, which goes through a rigid quality control process. Employing a very strong self-adhesive, you can rest assured that our labels will stand the test of your workplace for long periods of time and will remain firm on almost any surface. Each danger label contains both a textual and pictorial warning in order to be easily understood by anyone, whatever their age, ability or native language. The symbols used for these warning labels is part of the CLP Regulation, which aligns the system of classification, labelling and packaging to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS). Available from £8.95 (excluding VAT), our danger safety sign stickers measure 100mm x 75mm as standard and can be supplied in packs of as little as 8 stickers to as many as 1000, saving you money when you buy in bulk. Contact Us To find out more about our danger labels, stickers and tags, please complete our contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. You can call us on 01325 525 675 to speak to someone directly, and a member of our team will be happy to help you with any questions you may have for us about our danger signs or any other stickers. Read Full Story -
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At PAT Labels Online, we provide our customers with a large selection of labels for a range of applications to all those across the UK. We pride ourselves on offering a balance between value and high-quality labels, as well as our fast dispatch service, with orders sent out within 24 hours of receipt. Today, we are focussing our attention to our range of warning labels. What are Warning Labels? Warning labels are also known as health and safety labels as they help to form part of a health and safety system. Warning labels help to communicate information for people in the workplace, playing a role in potentially saving lives and reducing the risk of accidents in the workplace. Our warning labels offer the same high-quality and durability as our other items, sticking well to most surfaces. Warning labels enable you to give ample warnings to those handling specific equipment or anyone in a specific part of your work area. Types of Warning Labels We offer warning labels that are suitable for almost any danger or hazard. Featuring black text on a bright yellow background, the labels in this range stipulate a specific voltage. Alongside this numerical value, is the high voltage symbol, which combines an arrow with a lightning bolt. As well as the bold capital text demonstrating danger, this visual depiction ensures the warning is universally recognised, quickly and effectively getting the message across to everyone, even if English is not their first language. The voltage displayed can be 110 volts, 220 volts, 230 volts, or 240 volts. The information can be displayed horizontally or vertically, depending on your chosen sticker. We also offer tuff tag labels displaying the same information for use in harsh environments. The symbols used for these warning labels is part of the CLP Regulation, which aligns the system of classification, labelling and packaging to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS). The Properties of Warning Labels Our warning labels are available in a horizontal or landscape style, measuring 49mm x 25mm, or in a vertical or portrait style, measuring 49mm x 79mm. The tuff tag option measures 125mm x 25mm. Our prices for electrical warning label stickers start at £7.95 (ex. VAT) for the horizontal/landscape stickers, and £9.95 for the others. The quantities available can be adjusted depending on your requirements and budget, from 100 to 2000 labels for the horizontal/landscape design, 100 to 500 for the vertical/portrait design, and between 100 to 1000 for the tuff tags. The thick and highly durable polyolefin that the stickers are made from make them great for both indoor and outdoor use. Contact Us To find out more about our warning labels, stickers and tags, please complete our contact form, or email us at Sales@PATLabelsOnline.co.uk. You can call us on 01325 525 675 to speak to someone directly, and a member of our team will be glad to help you with any queries you may have for us. Read Full Story -
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Here at PAT Labels Online, we supply our clients with an extensive range of labels for a plethora of purposes to all those across the UK. All our items provide a great balance between value and high quality, and can be dispatched within 24hours of your receiving your order. Today we are going to focus on our range of CLP labels. What are CLP Labels? CLP stands for ‘Classification Labelling and Packaging’, outlining the purpose of the labels. These labels are designed to enable the identification of hazardous materials, chemicals or gasses. Making sure any workers and customers who come into contact with such products are safe should be important within any organisation, and CLP labels can help you make it a clear priority. What Applications are CLP Labels Used For? CLP labels can be used for a number of different applications, depending on your business. For example, they could be used within a workshop floor, on factory shelving, and in any environment where such substances may be sold. CLP labelling is an essential requirement for any company when it comes to safeguarding themselves and their workers against serious accidents that can come about handling dangerous materials. How do CLP Labels Work? CLP labels work to prevent injuries from accidents by a means of risk reduction. When the CLP regulation warning diamonds are displayed on equipment and products, anyone who sees the label can be made aware of what precautions they need to take in order to safeguard themselves from any harm. CLP Labels at PAT Labels Our CLP regulation warning signs are available in both large and small sizes, so you can make a selection depending on the products, equipment or area you wish to place them. Our range of CLP products includes flammable labels, oxidising labels, irritant CLP labels, explosive labels and corrosive labels, and more. Our CLP labels are manufactured in sturdy, non-rip polyolefin, with a self-adhesive backing that allows them to stick to almost any surface. All of our CLP regulation warning stickers begin at a price of £6.95, although the number of labels per sheet differs depending on whether you choose large or small sized stickers. For example, you might pay £6.95 for 6 large stickers but the same price for 24 small stickers. Contact Us To find out more about our CLP labels, stickers and tags, 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 pleased to help you with any questions you may have for us. Read Full Story
