Archive: January, 2009

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Stress in the Work Place

We all need some kind of pressure in the workplace, that’s what keeps us going, but too much pressure can often lead to stress. Stress, affects us all differently, while one person may cope easily with a stressful situation another may find the stress too much to cope with … this can depend on your [...]

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Doh! Safety Signs…

In September 2008, Think Safety Signs launched the Simpson Safety Campaign, since then we have went from strength to strength, with over 13 billion episodes watched each year in 150 different countries every one knows Homer, Marge, family and friends.This unique safety education programme allows you to tap into the global phenomenon that is : [...]

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Good News from Think Safety Signs

We at Think Safety Signs understand that with the credit crunch, companies are looking for the best deals, products and purchases that make your money go further. That is why we are introducing our voucher system, spend just £20 to qualify for an amazing 20% off the total cost of your order. Its so simple [...]

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Noise Pollution Safety Issues

We are all exposed to various levels of noise, but when it becomes displeasing and disrupts the activity or balance of your life then its known as noise pollution. Construction workers and people who work in factories must wear ear protection, because the equipment they use can be extremely loud. But even some lawn mowers [...]

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Making The Best of a Bad Situation

New Year over and Christmas no more than a distant memory, lets face it its good to be back at work, well may-be not, as the credit crunch hits home and most companies are reluctant to place orders with January generally being a historically quiet month. Let’s look on the positive side as this give [...]

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Work Related Contact Dermatitis

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. It causes red, itchy flaky skin which may also blister. There are several types of dermatitis. However, it is generally grouped into two main types: Dermatitis caused by a problem from ‘within’ the body. For example (Atopic Dermatitis) is a common condition which tends to run in families. [...]

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How Safe is Scotland’s Agricultural Industry

A disturbing fact is that 39 people have lost their life at work in Scotland’s Agriculture industries, which accumulates to 455 people in 10 years (latest report from HSE). With no improvement in the last 10 years something has to be done to protect the safety of argricultural workers. It is simply unacceptable that, almost [...]

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Teachers Want To Scrap The School Bell

We get all sorts of strange news stories relating to Health & Safety here at Think Safety Signs, some are first class while others seem rather strange. The latest news story we received was that of Scottish Teachers up-in-arms about the ringing of the School Bell. Seemingly, they want a ban imposed on the school [...]

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How Safe is your Factory Part – 2

A disturbing fact is that Great Britain’s health and safety performance has stopped improving. With one third of the work related injuries being caused as a result of a slip, trip or fall and at a cost of over £500 million a year in loss of production and £133 million cost to our health service, [...]

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