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Let’s not beat around the bush: electricity is dangerous, and it only takes one spark to start a fire. As part of your duty of care to your employees and workers, it’s crucial that you take all steps possible to protect individuals from the dangers posed by electricity. That means... read more →

Hazchem spill kits are one of those things that every business that deals in hazardous chemicals should have, and which (fingers crossed) will never be used!  Good safety policies, storage procedures and of course, compliant hazchem signs and emergency information panels can prevent accidents. Of course, we all know what... read more →

If there’s one piece of advice the team at Signsmart can give you, it’s that you always need to know what the law is in regards to workplace safety. This extends beyond hazchem signs and dangerous goods labels - it’s particularly important when it comes to fire safety in your... read more →

Schools and hazchem are two words that you don’t usually associate with one another. While schools may not be the biggest customers of hazchem signs and emergency information panels, don’t let that fool you - hazchem (and hazchem safety) is a concern at many schools and universities. It isn’t just... read more →

Each hazchem sign in Australia is required to adhere to specific requirements as laid out by OHS laws. These regulations dictate: The size and design of hazchem signs Where these signs need to be installed in your business The icons and graphics it needs to use Most importantly, the regs... read more →

Dangerous goods need to be labelled - it’s a pretty important part of staying safe around dangerous goods! Of course, it isn’t quite as simple as slapping on a sticker and calling it a day - among the myriad things you’ll need to understand include understanding the many different kinds... read more →

While our specialty here at Signsmart may be hazchem signs and EIPs, they aren’t the only signs we produce - our team are committed to helping you make your workplace safer. Often this requires a wide variety of different signs. Case in point: first aid signs. How prepared are you... read more →

When it comes to hazardous materials, you need to meet strict safety requirements including safety equipment, training, policies... and of course, signage. Hazchem signs are only one part of the safety equation - just as important are emergency information panels (EIPs). Emergency information signs and panels are a crucial part... read more →

At Signsmart, we like to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the industries hazchem signs and dangerous goods labels are used in. We find that this allows us to provide better, more qualified advice about your signage requirements. Earlier this week, we stumbled upon 2 articles in particular relating... read more →

There’s a another way to protect your business and staff from fires - one that has nothing to do with fire escape plans, sprinklers, or hoses! If you deal with hazardous materials on a daily basis, think about how you handle, store and transport your cargo and wares - this... read more →