So much for health and safety! Hilarious workmen cheating death

An amusing set of photos range from the ridiculous to downright dangerous. Some of them show workers are quite content to endanger their life to get the job done quicker. (You’ll never see anything like this on an IDG construction site… See on www.dailymail.co.uk

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Temporary sign warns of danger – The Nelson Mail

See on Scoop.it – Safety Signs The Nelson Mail Temporary sign warns of danger The Nelson Mail Temporary signage has been erected at Maruia Falls, warning people not to go beyond the safety barriers after a drowning and a near-fatality during the past week.   Stocksigns Group‘s insight:   Water safety remains a big issue […]

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Safety Signs in the workplace

Safety is a hot topic in most businesses regardless of industry sector. Safety signs or warning signs are helpful in indicating various hazards ahead. These signs also help in reducing accidents at a given workplace. These safety signs may consists of words with safety messages, pictorial warning symbols that consists various sizes, shapes, and colours. […]

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Do You know a Safety Angel?

Do you know a Guardian Angel?- A Guest Blog from RoSPA (The Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents) When you think about the people who work to keep us safe in the workplace, perhaps the archetypal hero springs to mind; the person who leaps into action when things go wrong, throwing themselves into the […]

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New Year Time for Safety Signs MOT?

As the New Year comes upon us our thoughts often turn to personal improvements we intend to make over the coming year, but one much over looked resolution is the implementation of a regular safety sign audit. Julian Rowlandson, Director at Stocksigns explains: “If you own a car it is most probable that you obtain […]

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Seasons Greetings from Stocksigns

Seasons greetings from everybody at Stocksigns!

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The Benefits of Integrating Wayfinding with Digital Signage and …

In addition to emergency notification, universities and hospitals can leverage their digital signage networks for maps and directions in buildings and on campuses. Stocksigns Group‘s insight: When considering your wayfinding system, all forms of signage media should be considered as part of your strategy See on www.campussafetymagazine.com

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RIDDOR reporting: are you ready for the change? Guest Post From RoSPA

RIDDOR reporting: are you ready for the change? As a result of the Government’s health safety reform programme, RIDDOR has been streamlined and amended. For those of you still struggling to get to grips with the changes, this guide provides a brief summary. RIDDOR Explained The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations place […]

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Bricklayer’s death showed safety flaws on Lincolnshire construction site – This is Lincolnshire

This is Lincolnshire Bricklayer’s death showed safety flaws on Lincolnshire construction site This is Lincolnshire A CONSTRUCTION company and its site manager have each been ordered to pay £77,500 court costs after admitting to health and safety…   Stocksigns Group‘s insight:    ‘A sad but cautionary tale’ Sandy Barnes from First Call Signs

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Safety at Street Works and Road Works: a code of practice

The Department of Transport has updated its code of practice on work safety at street works and road works sites, with more emphasis on risk assessment, site-specific design and the needs of the pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. Street works are, of course, essential for a range of reasons. But unfortunately, they can cause […]

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South Africa building site collapses, one worker dead, 50 trapped – Reuters UK

Sydney Morning Herald South Africa building site collapses, one worker dead, 50 trapped Reuters UK If safety regulations are found to have been breached, the accident could sour already fraught labour relations in South Africa’s construction sector…   Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Tragically Construction sites still provide some of the most hazardous working environments today. Construction […]

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Digital Signage – 6 easy ways to boost sales with digital signage

Digital Signage 6 easy ways to boost holiday sales with digital signage Digital Signage Today The holidays are nearly upon us, and the oncoming holiday sales season is crucially important for retailers.   Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Our sister company Messagemaker Display can help you create didgital LED signs with high impact which can drive sales See […]

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Wayfinding sign bid accepted – Stanwood Camano News

Wayfinding Signs News Wayfinding sign bid accepted Stanwood Camano News A bid was even accepted.   Stocksigns Group‘s insight: Stocksigns are one of the UK leading manufacturers of wayfinding signage schemes. Use our wayfinding guide to get the best out of your signage.

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Commissioner proposes signage changes to increase area visitation – Rapid City Journal

Commissioner proposes signage changes to increase area visitation Rapid City Journal Aker said he wants the county to work with the cities of Sturgis, Piedmont and Summerset to develop signage along Interstate 90 that will direct drivers to the…   Stocksigns Group‘s insight:   Signage can be the key to boosting both volume and ease […]

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 – RIDDOR – HSE

HSE explains how employers, the-self employed and those in control of premises must report specified workplace incidents, injuries and deaths. (RT @PASMALtd: @AIFworkatheight The aim is to simplify reporting arrangements. See on www.hse.gov.uk

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Sign Design – A 5 Step Plan

Stocksigns has been manufacturing signs for more than fifty years and in that time we have been able to advise our customers on the principles of sign design. Now the range of signage applications, together with the ever growing list of materials and manufacturing techniques available, means there are an infinate number of design factors […]

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School Signs from Stocksigns – new video

School signs are one of the niche areas Stocksigns has excelled at in recent years. Working closely with schools, universities and colleges to bring you the very best in school signage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C9AZZ3iTjY “Signs for Schools” brings together the core school safety signs range, information signs and custom made notice boards and general school signs and […]

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150 Years of the Football Association – Commemorative Plaque

Stocksigns is delighted to have been involved with the Football Association’s 150 Years celebration. The FA commisioned Stocksigns to create the commemorative plaque celebrating 150 years since the start of the FA. The ceramic plaque has built up letters and the FA crest.

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RIDDOR – new changes published

The new Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 has now come into force. The HSE consulted on proposals for new, simplified regulations, based on recommendations in the Lofstedt report. Here is an overview of the main changes to the regulations, provided by Barbour EHS The main changes to the RIDDOR Regulations are: […]

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Slips and Trips in the Workplace

The single most common cause of injury in the workplace is slipping and tripping. The HSE estimate that the annual cost to employers is £750 million and is reported that every 25 minutes in the UK someone breaks or fractures a bone due to slips and trips or falling in the workplace. Slips, trips and […]

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Twitter – Messagemaker twitLED Moving Message Display

This moving message display from Messagemaker is an exciting and dynamic way to view and share your Twitter feeds. The LED moving message display allows you to display your favourite news service or Twitter feed. It can be used to promote your business, building your brand and helping to keep others connected to your Twitter […]

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Hotel or Hospital? A Question for Care Home Signage

For a number of years Stocksigns has been working with the Care industry, developing signage specifically for this sector. One of the features of a care home should be to make residents feel at home rather than institutionalised. Care home signage must be a balance of functionality and aesthetics. Signs must be designed so residents […]

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Top 5 Funny Signs for September

As you can imagine we spend a lot of time looking at signs here at Stocksigns, and we do come across some great ones. As a result we have started to compile a list of the best funny signs we find. Most of which we find from the web, our holidays and a few that […]

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