Construction Site Safety

A construction site is one of the most potentially dangerous places in the world. The construction industry offers its employees more opportunities to hurt themselves, or even kill themselves, than any other land based occupation. Falling from heights, being struck by falling objects and accidents involving heavy plant are all major dangers for the construction employee. Safety signs are there to help you identify dangers and dangerous areas on site, or to remind you to check your PPE before going out to work. Signs may also be there to warn non construction workers of potential danger – for example the signs strung out on a motorway before road works, giving motorists plenty of time to slow down.

Types of Site Safety Sign

There are effectively three types of site safety sign – those warning you of danger areas; those reminding you of the health and safety precautions you must take before entering the site; and those warning you that an area is restricted to authorised personnel only. Site safety signs are colour coded: Red for restricted entry; Blue for PPE; and Yellow for Warning.

• The restricted entry sign is for the benefit of non construction workers, who may be tempted to enter the site. Its dual function is to warn off unauthorised personnel and to protect the site owner from any legal problems if an unauthorised person should enter the site and have an accident.

• Reminder signs should detail all PPE appropriate to the site in question. You may be reminded to wear protective boots, hats and gloves; or goggles, ear defenders and hi vis clothing. Some reminder signs will make the point in a more concise fashion by simply stating that “the relevant PPE” must be worn before entry is granted.

• Warning signs will show site workers the specifics of the notable hazards in the area. Electricity, open pits, demolition work and overhead loads are all commonly notified. 

Placing Your Site Safety Signs

The placement of site safety signs is key to their effectiveness. Multipurpose site safety signs are often posted at every entrance to the site. A multipurpose safety sign details all hazards and PPE requirements, and also carries the red warning to unauthorised persons.

To make sure the site is as safe as possible, single warning signs should be repeated throughout, in their appropriate areas.

PPE = Personal Protective Equipment

Jason Giraffe

Tel: 07850 757605

Email: Jason@giraffepress.co.uk

Web: www.giraffepress.co.uk

It's a METER

Here at Giraffe we are always looking to improve and extend our range of products.

Because of this, we have now introduced a new, LARGER Roll-Up Banner.

It has the same great quality as you've come to expect from the Giraffe, but now though our new Roll-Up Banner is 1 METER wide and 2110mm tall (visible graphic).

     


As this is a new product to our range we will be offering FREE* delivery on this product throughout April*

All the Best

Giraffe

*Free delivery is on this banner when ordered and paid for in advance
Delivery times (days) is subject to stock and confirmation of your artwork.

It's a Sign..........

.............that Giraffe do not only make banners, we also make signs.

Whether it's a sign for business...........

......a safety sign




















...............a sign for affixing to a post or railings
(permission would be needed from your local authority to affix to a lamp post or other council property).

......or for any other reason, Giraffe can accommodate YOUR needs.

We stock a fully comprehensive range of signage for internal or external use, from....

Advisory signs & Information signs
Safety signs
Warning Electrical Hazard signs
Mandatory (Personal Protective Clothing, Machinery and General, Protective Clothing.
Food Processing & Hygiene.
Fire Action/Equipment/Prevention........and much more.

All the above signage can be supplied as a vinyl sticker, mounted to plastic, Foam-board composite aluminium (DiBond) and laminated in gloss or matt for extra durability.

For further information please feel free to contact GiraffePress either by email jason@giraffepress.co.uk or by phone: 07850 757605 or 020 7582 6790 and the Giraffe will be happy to quote you.


Jason Giraffe

 

Door Hangers

Giraffe is always looking to produce and supply new products, so, during the Christmas break we thought of a new product 'Door Hangers'.

Ok, maybe not new to the market, but a new product line for us. We produced a couple of styles to set off with, but this is by no means the limit.

The first one, trial, was printed to vinyl, (using our Roland Versacamm VS-420) mounted a 400gsm board and cut with our Graphtec FC8000-60, which we also use sometimes for kiss-cutting labels to your desired shape as singles.

 

The second was printed to vinyl, gloss laminated and mounted to a 1mm plastic, and then cut with our Graphtec.

 

 

If you would like further information on these please feel free to contact us either by email jason@giraffepress.co.uk or phone 07850 757605 and we will be happy to help you.

 

If you would like to see some other products we produce, then please visit the Giraffes website www.giraffepress.co.uk

 

Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous 2013

 

Giraffe