The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 came into force on April 1 1996. The regulations apply to all places and activities where people are employed and require employers to provide specific signs whenever there is a risk that has not been avoided or controlled by other means.

The Regulations state that:

• Employers must use safety signs wherever there is a risk to health and safety which cannot be controlled by other means

• Safety signs must be of a specified type

• All signs must contain a pictogram; text only signs are no longer acceptable

• Signs must be properly maintained and adequately lit

• Employers must ensure that signs are understood by employees

To ensure that your premises comply with the latest regulations contact Halon Bank today.