Where to Position Fire Exit Signs

Fire Exit Signs form one of the most important parts of your emergency escape plan, they are used to correctly mark the most efficient escape routes. Careful positioning of the relevant fire exit signs, will assist evacuation in times of emergency. Every building will have it’s own unique layout and seeking advice from experts is […]

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Privacy Screens

Privacy screens are particularly useful in changing areas, medical rooms and on security or dividing screens. Even when privacy isn’t an issue, they can provide decorative features, which can enhance a building’s overall interior design. If you have glass partitioned meeting rooms or private offices within a large mostly open plan office area then carefully […]

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Electronic Cigarettes Signs New From Stocksigns

Stocksigns has introduced a new range of electronic cigarettes signs. While the debate rages on about whether electronic cigarettes will save lives or lead to non-smokers becoming potential smokers, one thing is for sure they are here to stay (for the time being anyway, although The World Health Organisation, is campaigning to have the use […]

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Glass Manifestation Regulations UK: A Quick Guide

Glass Manifestation and Building regulations 2000: Part M It is a health and safety requirement to apply manifestations to glass doors, glass partitions and screens. If you have full height glass in windows, doors or building partitions, they must be marked correctly with glass manifestation to make sure the solid glass is evident. What is […]

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Toilet Signs – a guide to washroom facilities signs

Toilet signs and signage for conveniences are amongst the most frequently requested products and because our signs fall into many different styles and ranges we have bought together all of our toilet and bathroom signs into a new compact guide. Signs need to complement your premises, whatever the style and with prices to match your […]

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What makes a Wayfinding Project Work?

What makes a Wayfinding Project Work? The key to making signage work is to involve your manufacturer from a very early phase in the planning process. Stocksigns work with architects and principle contractors from the early design stages to try and avoid costly mistakes later on. As members of the HSSA, Stocksigns regularly carry out […]

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Door signs and Nameplates a simple guide

Door signs and nameplates are often overlooked in a new build or company revamp, often considered a small detail that is left to the last minute to sort out. This post is a reminder of how careful planning early on in the project can help you avoid costly mistakes. Internal office door signs can be customised […]

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HSE enforce ‘full weight of the law’ with two-week spot-check blitz to tackle occupational health on construction sites

Construction firms cutting corners on health and safety will feel the “full weight of the law”, the Health and Safety Executive has warned, after announcing a two-week inspection blitz on sites across the UK.

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Major contractors must pal up for Manchester motorway upgrade – The Construction Index

Major contractors must pal up for Manchester motorway upgrade The Construction Index Construction work will start in July and is scheduled for completion by autumn 2017.

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Safety of workers remains a concern as construction resurges

Concerns have been raised about the deadly state of Britain’s building sites as contractors prepare to cash in on the industry’s emergence from recession. See on www.irishpost.co.uk

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Parents call for road safety improvements outside school – Get Surrey

See on Scoop.it – Safety Signs Get Surrey Parents call for road safety improvements outside school Get Surrey “Because they’re not using the main entrance – which is quite safe and secluded – children are bolting out of the back gates and into the road,” he said. See on www.getsurrey.co.uk

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Play it safe as you enjoy the warm-water season – The Olympian

See on Scoop.it – Safety Signs Play it safe as you enjoy the warm-water season The Olympian Swimming is good for you and your health, but any body of water can turn from fun to deadly if you or someone you’re with can’t swim well.   Stocksigns Group‘s insight:   For more in on water […]

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Bikeway Signing & Marking | NACTO

See on Scoop.it – Safety Signs @randomduck Might be useful for signage, though more wayfinding- than safety- focused: http://t.co/D1FiWeN92q @NBSmithDC @kishanputta See on nacto.org

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It’s not about speed, but safety at Cornwall’s Bikes and badges – Standard Freeholder

See on Scoop.it – Safety Signs It’s not about speed, but safety at Cornwall’s Bikes and badges Standard Freeholder Children learned not just about road rules, such as signage, but also better biking techniques, such as steering. See on www.standard-freeholder.com

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Come and visit us at the Safety & Health Expo 2014

The annual UBM Safety & Health Expo has moved to Excel, London this year and will be held on 17th – 19th June. Why not pop along and visit us on Stand O2101and hear the latest legislation and product news for safety signage. More reasons to visit the Safety & Health Expo 2014? Discover and […]

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What No Smoking signs do I need to comply with Legislation?

It’s been a little while now since the introduction of the UK Smoking Legislation so here is a little reminder of the signage you are required to display in order to comply. The 1st July 2007 saw the implementation of a total smoking ban in al enclosed public places, work places and certain vehicles in […]

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Orlando Contractors Insurance: Site Clean-Up for Safety

Orlando Contractors Insurance: Site Clean-Up for Safety. New research indicates that cleaning work sites greatly reduces the risk of falls, trips and slips. See on www.hilbgroupfl.com

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Tweet from @DerbyshireFRS

See on Scoop.it – Safety Signs RT @DerbyshireFRS: Take extra care on or around water. Know the National Water Safety Signs. #summersafety http://t.co/NOWYFnI15B   Stocksigns Group‘s insight:   Stocksigns water safety sign information circulated by Derbyshire FRS   See on twitter.com

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Grange Park parents say Hay Lane safety signs are urgently needed

See on Scoop.it – Safety Signs Parents whose children attend Tregoze Primary School are calling on Swindon Council to install measures to warn drivers that there is a heavily used yet poorly signposted pedestrian crossing on Hay Lane, between Grange … See on www.swindonlink.com

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‘Mother and child parking space signs are SEXIST’: MP investigates …

Chris Heaton-Harris has said that he will help father of two Ian Taylor, 53 Mr Taylor objects to the parking signs on grounds of sexual equality He has complained to district council and car park operators to no avail Support: …

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Concerned residents launch Grimsby petition to improve road safety – Grimsby Telegraph

Grimsby Telegraph Concerned residents launch Grimsby petition to improve road safety Grimsby Telegraph Improved signage and drop kerbs marking each end of the road have now been installed to make life easier for those living nearby.

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Crane accident injures 3 at Surrey construction site

Material from the crane broke loose and struck a group of construction workers. See on bc.ctvnews.ca

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Ducks’ deaths lead to campaign to slow down speeding drivers in Fareham road – Portsmouth News

Portsmouth News Ducks’ deaths lead to campaign to slow down speeding drivers in Fareham road Portsmouth News Ron Cox next to the new speed limit reminder sign which was installed in Salterns Lane, Fareham. See on www.portsmouth.co.uk

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Matter of trust – Construction & Demolition Recycling

Matter of trust Construction & Demolition Recycling Separately, public spending on highways received a temporary boost with the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, also known as the stimulus plan). See on www.cdrecycler.com

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