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What are Hazard signs & Why do you need them?\ud83d\udcad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a business or not, understanding hazardous signs can prevent accidents, injury and even death. Hazardous signs are signage applied to cabinets, stores and restricted zones to worn users and prevent access to materials. There are a variety of different signs which indicate the risk of individual items. It is essential your business complies with this under COSHH Regulations. COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, the framework applies to safe handling of dangerous substances. Moreover, Hazardous signage in the workplace is vital for communicating to users the risk to ensure Regulations are ad eared to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find Hazardous Signs?\u26a0\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hazardous signs can be found across restrictive areas, cabinets, store rooms, cleaning cupboards and much more… Our COSHH Hazardous Storage<\/a> includes new Regulation labels as standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a variety of hazardous cabinets to suit a range of different industries. Let’s Run through the cabinets we offer, to show what labels are used where!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop the full range of hazardous storage cabinets here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TUFF Hazardous Cupboard 900x900x460<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This cabinet conforms to COSHH Regulations, ensuring safety when storing substances. It features a 14 Litre sump capacity and 50kg UDL shelf capacity. This cabinet is ideal for a range of uses including chemicals, paints and much more.. The 2-point locking system ensures safety with restricted access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need something smaller? Our TUFF 45 Hazardous Cupboard<\/a> is ideal with fast and free 5 day delivery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hazardous labels comply with GHS, CLP, IMDG\/IMO, AND & ICAO\/IATA. The flame symbol indicates flame from hazardous chemicals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Acid & Alkali Storage Cabinets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cabinets store acid and alkali chemicals in line with COSHH Regulations. It features an integral sump for handling spills, this prevents leakage. There is 4 widths available and is made in the UK!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corrosive labels are used to suit the type of chemicals being stored. These are included as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Agrochemical & Pesticide Storage Cupboards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This range is specifically designed for the safe storage of agrochemicals and pesticides. Ideal for farms and workplaces to meet COSHH Regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The finish is powder coated red germ guard active technology, standing out from the rest of the range! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signage included shows health hazard to indicate potential irritation, allergic reactions and damage when in contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Different Types of Signs & Symbols and their meaning\ud83d\udc40<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We know it can be overwhelming when shopping for COSHH Cabinets<\/a>. Ensuring your cabinet and signage is specified to your industry and items you store can be confusing, as there is a wide range of hazardous symbols. Read below to find out more… and more importantly, which ones you need to meet COSHH Regulations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, let’s look through the symbols you might see daily…<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Flammable Symbol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This symbol indicates flammable chemicals, or substances that can ignite on contact with air or small ignition source. The symbol is a large open flame and some items stored can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n