Where people are hurt.
WHAT THE MAIN HAZARDS ARE
Cutting equipment Working at height, during installation Electrical work Chemicals and solvents Heat, in laminating and pressing Manual handling of large materials Vehicle loading
WHY CUTTING EQUIPMENT DESERVES ATTENTION
Guillotines and trimmers cause severe injuries, quickly.
WHAT TO REQUIRE
Guards in place Trained operators only No reaching into the cutting area
WHAT WORKING AT HEIGHT REQUIRES
Proper access equipment Ladders secured and correctly angled Fall protection where appropriate Nobody working alone at height
WHY
Falls during sign installation are the most serious risk in this trade.
WHAT SOLVENTS REQUIRE
Ventilation Gloves and eye protection Proper storage No ignition sources
WHY VENTILATION MATTERS
Solvent exposure accumulates and causes lasting harm.
WHAT HEAT EQUIPMENT REQUIRES
Awareness of surfaces Training Attention when running
WHAT MANUAL HANDLING REQUIRES
Two people for large sheets Proper technique Trolleys and aids
WHY LARGE SHEETS SPECIFICALLY
Boards and glass panels injure people when they slip.
WHAT TO PROVIDE
Protective equipment appropriate to each task.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Who supervises installation work.
WHAT TO RECORD
Incidents and near misses.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Press for speed during installation.
