Safety Is Our Number 1 Priority!

Our safety signs range has items to cover all requirements for organisations to meet HSE regulations. With many thousands of signs in stock, and quick custom signage production, our ranges can meet any signage need.

Key Statistics

• 693,000 workers sustained non-fatal injuries in the workplace
• 111 workers were killed in the workplace
• 38.8 million working days are lost
• £16.2bn estimated cost

The above H.S.E. 2019/20 statistics are the reason why safety signage and programmes are important in all businesses, including yours. So as your your businesses ready to welcome your employees to be back in the workplace after lockdown 3.0, we want to help you ensure all your safety measures are up to date and meet your business needs.

The cheapest form of supervision

Safety signs are the most effective way to

• Warn against dangerous and prohibited actions
• Highlights safeguards and procedures that must be followed
• Highlights equipment that must be worn
• Draws attention to nearby hazards or dangerous situations
• Directs people toward safety gear and equipment
• Provides direction / wayfinding in an emergency situation

What if your company fails to meet your legal obligations and something goes wrong?

Your business may see

• Regulatory fines
• Damage to reputation
• Business costs
• Employee costs
• Legal costs
• Prison

But you already know all this right?
 

So you know the reasons why safety signage are important! And yes they easy to purchase and implement. Our team have had many conversations in the past, we just Googled it and bought them from Amazon, or we just printed them off ourselves.

Many companies will print and supply signage but there are very few that truly understand the complexities involved with safety signage.

The below factors are often overlooked

• The right colours for mandatory, prohibition or hazards
• The right symbols to be used to follow legislation
• Fonts, when to use upper or lowercase
• The right size of sign for viewing distances
• Clear and concise messaging
• The right material

Your business and along every other UK or EU business has a responsibility to keep notices clearly displayed, unobstructed and well maintained as if not, it could pose a significant danger if an emergency arises.

Complying with the latest health and safety legislation couldn't be easier, just speak with your Harper Office Account Manager today!