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How many toilets should there be in your UK workplace? - The Sign Shed
How many toilets should there be in your UK workplace?
The number of toilets required in a UK workplace depends on the number of employees and the ratio of male to female employees. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides... Read more...
How do you control hazards in a confined space? - The Sign Shed
How do you control hazards in a confined space?
Identify the hazards. Hazard identification can be done by conducting a risk assessment of the confined space. The risk assessment should consider the following factors: Read more...
What are the HSE rules on lone working in a UK workplace? - The Sign Shed
What are the HSE rules on lone working in a UK workplace?
The HSE also recommends that employers have a lone working policy in place. This policy should set out the rules and procedures for lone working, and it should be communicated... Read more...
What are mandatory signs and should I display them in a workplace? - The Sign Shed
What are mandatory signs and should I display them in a workplace?
Mandatory signs are an important part of health and safety management. They help to ensure that people are aware of the hazards in a particular area and that they take... Read more...
How Many First Aiders Do You Need in a UK Workplace? - The Sign Shed
How Many First Aiders Do You Need in a UK Workplace?
For example, if you have 50 employees, you need at least 1 first aider. If you have 100 employees, you need at least 2 first aiders. And if you have... Read more...
Catering Health and Safety Tips For Business Owners - The Sign Shed
Catering Health and Safety Tips For Business Owners
You should establish and implement a food safety management system to ensure the food you supply is safe for consumption. It is critical to have standards and measures for food... Read more...
What Are The Three Ps in First Aid Training - The Sign Shed
What Are The Three Ps in First Aid Training
These simple first-aid procedures are not too hard to perform nor require any medical training, yet they could save someone's life or keep a wounded person from getting severe injuries or infections.... Read more...
Top 10 First Aid Tips - The Sign Shed
Top 10 First Aid Tips
Here are ten basic first aid tips that everyone should know. The three PsThese are the primary goals of first aid. They include; preserve life, prevent further injury and promote... Read more...
How To Use A Fire Extinguisher - The Sign Shed
How To Use A Fire Extinguisher
To prepare for fire risks and hazards, you need to have the right fire extinguisher. Each type of fire needs a specific fire extinguisher. Read more...
6 Safety Rules For Hand Tool Users - The Sign Shed
6 Safety Rules For Hand Tool Users
It should never be assumed that staff know how to use tools. New and inexperienced employees may lack the knowledge, understanding and awareness of the potential health and safety risks... Read more...
Top 5 fire extinguisher types for your building - The Sign Shed
Top 5 fire extinguisher types for your building
Good fire extinguisher signage should be large enough to display information, so it can be read quickly. In addition, it should be brightly coloured while adhering to the classification colour... Read more...
Do I need planning permission for a sign? - The Sign Shed
Do I need planning permission for a sign?
Today, planning permission is a requirement for building projects, but rules are constantly being updated. As a result, many individuals and businesses find UK regulations confusing and become unsure of... Read more...