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Warning Signs

Ensure workplace safety with our ISO 7010 compliant warning signs. Alert staff and visitors to potential hazards, from electrical risks to slippery surfaces, suitable for all UK businesses and sites.

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Compliance Requirements

UK legislation and regulations relevant to this category

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Primary Legislation

HSWA 1974

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

The foundational Act for all UK workplace health and safety law. Establishes general duties of employers to employees and the public.

Signage Requirements

While the HSWA doesn't directly specify signage requirements, it mandates a safe working environment, which often necessitates signage as per regulations made under the Act.
Employers must provide adequate information, instruction, training, and supervision to ensure the health and safety of employees, which may include signage as a means of communication.

Enforced by:HSE

Max fine:Unlimited

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Core Regulations

MHSWR 1999

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Core regulations requiring risk assessment. Signs are only required where risks cannot be avoided by other means.

Signage Requirements

Employers must provide safety signs where risks cannot be adequately controlled by other means.
Safety signs must comply with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

Enforced by:HSE

Max fine:Unlimited

Six Pack

Manual Handling Regulations 1992

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Part of the 'Six Pack'. Covers lifting and carrying. Warning signs may indicate heavy loads.

Signage Requirements

Weight limits of loads to be manually handled, especially if exceeding recommended guidelines.
Designated routes for manual handling, particularly where specific equipment or procedures are required.

Enforced by:Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Max fine:Unlimited

Six Pack

PUWER 1998

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Updated Six Pack regulation for work equipment. Warning signs for dangerous machinery.

Signage Requirements

Signage must be clear, legible, and easily understood by all users of the equipment, including those with limited literacy or language skills.
Signage should warn of specific hazards associated with the equipment, such as moving parts, high voltage, or hot surfaces.

Enforced by:HSE

Max fine:Unlimited

Compliance is Your Responsibility

While we provide signs that meet relevant standards, you are responsible for ensuring your workplace meets all applicable health and safety requirements. Consider a professional risk assessment if you're unsure of your obligations.