Danger Chemical store sign

The Danger Chemical Store Sign provides a clear and highly visible warning that chemicals or hazardous substances are stored within a designated area. Displaying the sign at entrances to chemical stores helps alert employees, contractors, visitors and other personnel to the potential hazards before they enter or approach the storage location.

Chemical stores can contain substances presenting a wide range of hazards, including flammable, corrosive, toxic, harmful, irritant, oxidising or environmentally hazardous materials. The specific risks depend on the products being stored, their quantities and the way in which they are handled and used.

The Danger Chemical Store Sign is suitable for chemical storage rooms, cabinets, compounds, warehouses, laboratories, factories, workshops, maintenance departments, cleaning stores, agricultural premises and other commercial or industrial locations where chemicals are kept.

Clearly identifying a chemical store can help prevent unauthorised or uninformed personnel from entering an area where hazardous substances are present. Access should be restricted where appropriate and controlled according to the hazards identified by the workplace risk assessment.

The sign can be positioned on doors, gates, fencing, cabinets or immediately adjacent to the entrance of the chemical storage area. It should be installed where it can be clearly seen before a person enters the area or begins handling stored substances.

Employers should assess hazardous substances used or stored within the workplace and establish appropriate control measures. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, commonly known as COSHH, employers must assess and control risks to health from hazardous substances where the regulations apply.

Individual chemicals should be correctly identified and stored according to their particular properties and the information provided by the manufacturer or supplier. Product labels and Safety Data Sheets can provide important information concerning hazards, handling, storage, personal protective equipment, spill response and emergency measures.

Incompatible chemicals may need to be segregated to prevent dangerous reactions if containers leak, become damaged or their contents are accidentally mixed. Acids, alkalis, oxidising agents, flammable substances and other chemical groups should be stored according to the specific requirements applicable to the products involved.

Suitable secondary containment or bunding may be required where liquid chemicals are stored. Storage arrangements should help contain leaks and spills and reduce the possibility of hazardous substances reaching drains, soil, watercourses or other areas of the workplace.

Chemical containers should remain appropriately labelled and securely closed when not in use. Damaged, leaking, unidentified or incorrectly labelled containers should be dealt with promptly in accordance with the organisations chemical safety and waste disposal procedures.

Where ventilation is required for the substances being stored, ventilation systems and openings should be kept effective and unobstructed. Ignition sources should also be controlled where flammable chemicals or vapours may be present.

Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required when entering the chemical store or handling particular substances. Depending on the risk assessment, this could include protective gloves, eye protection, protective clothing, footwear or respiratory protective equipment.

Suitable spill control and emergency equipment should be provided where required by the substances and quantities stored. Personnel expected to respond to chemical leaks or spills should understand the relevant procedures and should not attempt to deal with an incident that exceeds their training, equipment or level of competence.

Additional hazard specific signage may be required alongside the Danger Chemical Store Sign. This could include No Smoking, No Naked Flames, Flammable, Corrosive, Toxic, Oxidising, Wear Eye Protection, Wear Protective Gloves or Authorised Personnel Only signs depending on the hazards and control measures identified for the area.

The Danger Chemical Store Sign provides a general warning and does not identify the specific hazards associated with every chemical within the store. Appropriate product labelling, hazard pictograms, Safety Data Sheets and site specific safety information should therefore remain available and be used alongside the sign.

Safety signage should complement rather than replace suitable COSHH assessments, chemical risk assessments, secure storage arrangements, segregation, ventilation, spill controls, staff training, personal protective equipment and emergency procedures. The precautions required should be determined from the substances actually stored and the conditions in which they are used.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with excellent print clarity and visibility, the Danger Chemical Store Sign provides a professional and long lasting solution for identifying chemical storage areas and warning personnel of potential hazardous substance risks within commercial and industrial workplaces.

Materials available for this product

Self Adhesive Vinyl Sticker

Description:

A self adhesive vinyl plus other stuff in here too

Thickness:

95 micron

Fixing Options:

Self Adhesive

1mm Rigid

Description:

1mm Rigid PVC plastic full descritption

Thickness:

900 micron

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

Inside Window fixing Sticker

Description:

Reverse printed onto high-quality self-adhesive vinyl with the adhesive applied to the front of the graphic. This allows the sign to be fixed to the inside of glazing while remaining fully visible and readable from the outside.

Thickness:

195mic

Fixing Options:

To be applied to the inside face of the glass and viewed from the opposite side. For best results, ensure the glass surface is clean, dry and free from dust, grease and contaminants before application.

3mm Foamex

Description:

3mm Foamex Plastic full descrioption in here

Thickness:

3mm

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

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