What safety tags do I need?
When it comes to on-site safety, communication plays a vital part. But by communication, we don’t just mean regular catch-ups, meetings and a notice board. Safety tags are crucial to your site’s communication, regardless of industry.
THEY INFORM and direct anyone working on or visiting your site to ensure safety compliance is followed and understood by anyone who may be in contact with potential hazards. Such as heavy machinery or scaffolding.
But with so many safety tags available, which ones should you use for your industry? We have the answers here to help you!
Tags for Scaffolding and Ladders
If you work in an industry where working at heights is common practice, you should invest in scaffolding tags or ladder tags to ensure clear communication on site.
Scaffolding tags can let team members and visitors on your site know if equipment like scaffolding structures and ladders are safe to climb and use. They are essential on sites where equipment such as this may need to be used at a moment’s notice, as they designate when ladders and scaffolding are both safe for use and not safe for use.
Tags for Inspections
On a site with general heavy equipment, inspection tags are a necessity. However, inspection tags are generally a best practice addition to any site, no matter the industry.
These tags should be used by any industry or site with equipment that needs regular inspections. Not only are inspection tags vital for the safety of workers, but they are also a legal requirement that ensures your site follows the most relevant safety precautions.
By carrying out regular inspections, you can minimise the risk of equipment and machines failing and the resulting worker injury. However, having inspection tags for your equipment is not enough. You must also ensure you follow their guidance and keep up to date with each inspection and any resulting maintenance that may be required.
Tags for Machines
Machine tags are similar to inspection tags in that they denote when a machine has had its latest safety check and when the following one may be. However, more importantly, they signify faulty machinery, which should be avoided at all costs.
Any industry machines that have not met required safety standards will be tagged appropriately to communicate this failed test, for example, PAT tags. This allows both team members on site and visitors to avoid using these machines and minimise the risk of further incidents or injuries.
Tags for Fire Safety
Of course, fire safety is a prevalent risk on any industry site and one that should not be taken lightly. Having the most appropriate fire safety equipment and procedures in place can help you to minimise the risk of fire and resulting damage and injury on your site.
Fire safety tags are important in your efforts, as they denote whether fire equipment on your site has passed checks and is safe for use. It also identifies to those on-site what equipment to use and for what purposes. Not forgetting the peace of mind and assurance they give to employees and visitors that health and safety equipment on site is in good working order should the worst-case scenario take place.
Following Tag Safety
Although safety tags may be small, their impact on your site is hugely significant, no matter your industry. Safety tags can revolutionise your site and business protocols, paving the way for clear communication and enhanced health and safety.
Choose the most appropriate safety tags for your site and equipment to implement the best safety measures. Find safety and bespoke tags to suit every industry, site, and piece of equipment at Tagtec to push your safety efforts forward.
