Understanding safety signs at workplace

Safety Media is launching 2 DVDs to help combat the confusion surrounding safety signs

Safety signs are a common sight within every workplace, but do employers and staff fully understand their meanings? In 2005/06 the number of over 3-day injuries was 117,471.

Could some of these have been avoided if safety signs had been obeyed? Safety Media is launching 2 DVDs to help combat the confusion surrounding safety signs.

The responsibility of ensuring that the correct safety signs are placed in the correct positions is that of the employer.

'Understanding Safety Signs - The Essential Guide for Employers' will provide the viewer the essential information required in this important area.

The DVD looks at: * The legislation relating to signing hazards * How to conduct risk assessments.

* How to determine which signs are required.

* The correct sign material to use.

* Where to locate signs.

'Understanding Safety Signs - The Essential Guide for Employees' has been designed to provide your employees with the knowledge they require to fully understand the dangers and risks surrounding them in their workplace.

The DVD looks at and explains: * Hazard Safety Signs.

* Prohibition Safety Signs.

* Mandatory Safety Signs.

* Hazard Safety Signs.

* Fire Equipment Safety Signs.

* Safe Condition Safety Signs.

The guide for employees is an ideal addition to your induction training programme and will help ensure that your new employees understand their working environment.

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