It is in their best interests of company owners and employers to protect their property. By introducing CCTV to their premises, this is an effective way of protecting their livelihoods on a daily basis. Many businesses around the UK use CCTV and is a very common way of increasing security in many workplaces. When using CCTV, all businesses must comply with Data Protection Act 1998 and follow the CCTV code of practice.

Rules and regulations have been introduced by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner to ensure all camera systems are operated in a responsible way. The CCTV code of practice has been created to protect the privacy of the public. This practice includes displaying the correct CCTV signage to inform the public or work personnel they are being recorded for safety purposes.

CCTV and security signs have the potential to prevent theft or criminal activity around your premises. If you are recording footage on CCTV cameras, it is a legal requirement for you to make employees and the public aware of them being recorded on security cameras. If you use more than ten cameras on your premises, we can offer a discount on safety signs with quantities of ten or more.

It is important to inform members of staff, the public or visitors about operating surveillance cameras. Using the correct CCTV signs in your building helps to provide information clearly warning CCTV is in use. Security measures can be implemented on site to advise any person caught causing damage or stealing will be fined and prosecuted.

Visually clear CCTV signs should be installed close to the security cameras in operation. All security and CCTV signs should be visible to all personnel and all cameras should be clearly visible to the human eye. Privacy messages are also recommended with CCTV safety signs where surveillance systems are used and should be displayed close to the cameras in use.

CCTV signs which comply with surveillance legislation:

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PVC Banners

When you think of advertising and/or marketing, PVC banners probably don’t strike you as being the most exciting method of marketing. PVC banners don’t generally have a mass audience like TV for example, nor do they have the listeners of radio or the click of online. But none of that matters. PVC banners have their own set of advantages, and these advantage make them one of the most desired and widely used marketing methods in the UK. PVC banners are a great cost-effective way of advertising your business. They may not be super exciting, but they are effective!

Posters

Posters provide a logical and cost-effective way of communicating to a particular target market. When placed correctly, attractive posters can lure nearby people into a specific event and alert them of an upcoming product or service. Posters have the ability to stick in viewers' minds and can be a great tool for small- to medium-sized businesses to use to increase brand awareness. Posters are cheaper than common forms of advertising such as print, radio and television.

Magnetic Signs

There are circumstances when you may want a sign on a truck, trailer or steel surface, but not permanently. Magnetic signs fill that gap. While there are virtually no limitations on the design of a magnetic sign, they are not as durable as permanent installations such as vinyl lettering. Even with that said, Magnetic Signs are great for enhancing the look of a personal vehicle or an entire commercial fleet while maintaining the ease of a one minute removal. Magnetic signs work great for: Commercial Fleets, Official Vehicles, Service Fleets, Novelty Magnets, Realtor Vehicles and Delivery Vehicles. Magnetic signs are made of a magnetic material backing with high quality vinyl adhered to the front side of the magnet. Depending on the design, the vinyl adhered can be a full sheet of digitally printed vinyl or die cut vinyl decals placed on the magnet.

Wide Format Printing

Wide format prints leave a lasting impression both indoors and outside and can help have that added something special to your advertising.

For any enquiries or quotations, please contact us using the details below:

Email: sales@pvcsafetysigns.co.uk

Telephone: 01706 526998

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Remember we can do much more than safety signs listed on the site 

Contact us today with your requirements for custom signs, stickers, banners, posters, vehicle graphics and much more. 

Here is a short video of the production process and the stickers in use. 

Photoluminescent signs also known as glow in the dark signs, illuminate with a green glow when there is sudden darkness. These glow in dark signs are critical in an emergency when escaping a building at night or when a power cut occurs.

Using our class leading Orajet 3930 photoluminescent sign material you can:-

• Mark fire exits
• Mark stairways
• Highlighting fire doors
• Direct foot traffic
• Illuminate prime areas in the circumstance of power loss
• Make foot traffic aware of escape routes
• Show assembly points
• Provide information on fire fighting equipment

All photoluminescent and glow in the dark safety signs will require different viewing distances but we recommend using the larger sizes where applicable. Installing the safety sign at the correct height or area can also be an important factor, make sure your photoluminescent sign is installed at the correct height or area for maximum safety. Some different examples are eye level height, above head height and close to the hazard area. Please see below for our size and viewing distance guide.

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Did you know that having non-compliant signage could lead to extensive fines, prison sentences, personal injuries or even loss of life? Signage, especially in an emergency, is critical to help people and staff remain safe and is an important element of the health and safety ethos in every business.

We sat down with Chris Molloy the Managing Director of Rochdale Signs Ltd, to talk about one of its sub companies PVCSafetySigns.co.uk currently undergoing a rapid expansion and the nature of the work it does.

PVCSafetySigns.co.uk is based in North West Greater Manchester and has provided signs to British businesses for over fifty years through their parent company Rochdale Signs Ltd. Their team of experts help companies understand the signage they need and what makes them compliant with the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

Danny Wilson one of PVCSafetySigns’ experts, explains more about the importance of signage, “One area which requires compulsory signage is fire exits. An escape route should be the shortest, quickest and safest path out of the building from any given location. The correct signage will allow people to easily and safely find their way out or the site/premises in the event of an emergency. For example, an ‘up’ arrow on a fire exit sign should be used to point people towards the next sign or an exit. A ‘down’ arrow means that the nearest fire exit is downstairs immediately after the sign.

“These directional signs should always be visible and the next escape sign along the route must be clearly seen. Photoluminescent/Glow in the Dark material is preferred in case of a power outage. Signage is required at every change of direction along the escape route and fire exit signs must be above all final fire exit doors. There should also be no conflicting signs along the route.

“In addition to fire exit signs, it is the mandatory responsibility of the employer to provide safety signage if there is a significant risk that can’t be avoided or controlled in another way. This can be achieved through the use of Hazard, Mandatory or Prohibition signs. If a sign does not help reduce the risk or the risk is not significant enough, there is no need for a sign.

“Sometimes if there are too many signs people become ‘sign blind’ and do not notice the content of the sign itself. It is important to identify serious risks or hazards so employees and visitors pay attention to what is highlighted.”

Chris Molloy continues, “ISO7010 is the European design guidance for all health and safety signs. It is designed so that information is standardised in an easy-to-understand way. Whatever European country an employer or employee is from they should recognise and understand the meaning of a sign. To comply to this standard, the signs must adhere to exact shapes, sizes and colours.

“In a worst-case scenario, if found guilty by a court for an accident caused by inappropriate signage an employer could be charged with gross negligence or, in the case of a fatality, manslaughter. An employer could face fines or even a custodial sentence. The good news is, if no accident has occurred, business owners will be given a grace period replace or update their safety signage.

“At PVCSafetySigns.co.uk we aim to provide the most appropriate signage solution based the customer’s requirements. Our team has extensive training and knowledge to assist the customer correctly.”

A range of signs are available from the website www.PVCSafetysigns.co.uk or call 01706 557100 with any queries you may have.

Safety Signs Guide

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We are now stocking a full range of photoluminescent signs for use in fire safety. From fire Exit signs, Door Signs, Fire Equipment and Extinguisher signs and Fire Action Notice Signs we have you covered. All available on any of our materials from Self Adhesive, 1.5mm Semi Rigid or 3mm Rigid Plastic or our premium 3mm Aluminium Composite. 

The signs use the highest quality Photoluminescent/ Glow in the Dark vinyl which has a long lasting afterglow for added safety of all persons on premises in the event of a fire. 

To browse our full range please visit: https://www.pvcsafetysigns.co.uk/collections/photoluminescent-signs

Mandatory signs are used to inform and advise employees or the public of an advisory action. Mandatory signs are ideal to clearly display the use of ear protection or eye protection that must be worn in certain areas. Examples of general mandatory signs would be eye protection signs, lift correctly signs or wash your hands signs. All mandatory safety signs below are made using high quality weatherproof sign materials such as self adhesive vinyl, 1.5mm semi-rigid plastic, 5mm rigid plastic and 3mm aluminium composite. If you can not find the general mandatory sign you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or email. Please click below to see our range of signs.

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Prohibition signs are used to prohibit and restrict employees or the public of an unauthorized action. Prohibition signs are ideal to clearly display unauthorized access to certain areas or restricted use of machinery. Examples of general prohibition signs would be strictly no admittance signs, no entry signs or no ball games signs. All prohibition safety signs below are made using high quality weatherproof sign materials such as self adhesive vinyl, 1.5mm semi-rigid plastic, 5mm rigid plastic and 3mm aluminium composite. If you can not find the general prohibition sign you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or email. Please click below to view our range.

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Our electrical safety signs category consists of different electrical safety signs such as voltage signs, electric shock risk signs, live wires signs and mains voltage signs. Electrical safety signs are used to display electrical hazards that can cause serious injury or even death. Electrical safety is very important to monitor and maintain due to the serious harm it can cause. All the safety signs on the website are manufactured and supplied using a wide range of high quality external grade materials. If you can not find the electrical sign you are looking for, we also sell a selection of custom safety signs.

For more details and products, please view our electrical safety signs category below.

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The 4 main sign designs / categories we have available are electrical safety signs, hazard safety signs, prohibition signs and mandatory signs. All information and products can be found or selected by clicking on the main category. New products will be introduced every week to further enhance the choice of safety signs available.

If there is a product you can not find, simply see our custom safety signs category. All main safety sign designs can be customised using your own personal text.

The following materials, dimensions and options are all available to purchase for each product. Please see below for full details.

If you have any questions or need any additional advice, please do not hesitate to contact us!