Do Not Switch Off Power Socket Warning Labels

Do Not Switch Off Labels

What is a Do Not Switch Off Label? Do Not Switch Off signs are a prohibition type of sign message that has a meaning of that you must not Switch Off the labelled up power socket or plug, this provides everyone with the information of which power socket or plugs are not allowed to switch off so if you have multiple sockets and plugs in one location it makes the plug or socket that you are not allowed to switch off one easier to identify.

Where can i display Do Not Switch Off Labels? you can display these Do Not Switch Off Labels on your Power sockets, plugs or wires so you can identify which ones you are not allowed to switch off and in turn making it harder for someone to try and switch off the socket accidentally.

Around your workplace or at home you may have power sockets that have lots of electrical items or specific electrical goods that you do not want anyone to switch off as the items that are being powered may be essential such as life saving equipment.

The best way to ensure everyone is aware and warned about which wires, cables, plugs and sockets that are not allowed to be switched off is to install these Do Not Switch Off Labels, when you display these Do Not Switch Off Labels you are sending a clear prohibition message to all staff, visitors, contractors and in some cases the general public that the specific cabling, power leads, plugs and sockets are not allowed to be switched off.

What do Do Not Switch Off Labels look like? Do Not Switch Off Labels are a prohibition type of sign which consist of the word "Do Not Switch Off" which is printed in white and displayed on a red background and left of the message "Do Not Switch Off" is an image of the prohibition symbol displayed onto a white circular border.

The Safety Signs and Signals regulations 1996 state that Do Not Switch Off Labels are recommended to be displayed to warn people that the power leads, cables, power sockets or plugs are not allowed to be switched off so by displaying these Do Not Switch Off Labels you are complying with health & safety. Our range of Do Not Switch Off Labels are available with free delivery too. Please display your Do Not Switch Off stickers in positions on your plugs, sockets, cables and wires that you don't want anyone to switch off any equipment.

The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 details that Do Not Switch Off stickers must have a red background so by displaying these Do Not Switch Off stickers you are compliant with The Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. In addition these Do Not Switch Off stickers where applicable, conform to BS EN ISO 7010. Our range of Do Not Switch Off stickers are available in a wide range of sizes, materials and formats to suit all types of premises.

Do Not Switch Off stickers are required where, although putting in place any other relevant Do Not Switch Off power safety measures, any significant risks to the health and safety of employees, visitors, contractors or the general public should remain in place, Do Not Switch Off stickers must be clear, legible and easy to understand and should be used to identify actions that are for warning everyone of which plugs, sockets, wires and cables are not allowed to switch off any electrical items and as a result displaying these Do Not Switch Off stickers your are compliant with the signs and signal regulations.

In deciding when and where to use your Do Not Switch Off stickers, employers must consider the results of the risk assessment made under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (the Management Regulations).2 This assessment should identify where these Do Not Switch Off stickers should be used if they will help to ensure everyone is warned that your power sockets are not allowed to be turned off.

It is vital that employers make sure their employees are aware of and understand the meaning of these Do Not Switch Off stickers by providing training where required. Although these Do Not Switch Off stickers are self-explanatory, new employees may be unfamiliar with the meaning of these Do Not Switch Off stickers, It is because of this that the meaning of these Do Not Switch Off stickers are clearly explained to everyone and that staff, visitors, contractors and in some cases the general public are aware of the consequences of not following the information provided by your Do Not Switch Off stickers.

Do Not Switch Off stickers Specifications

Use these labels for easy socket identification

• Place self adhesive labels onto sockets to warn of faulty equipment
• Use to identify which plugs can be safely removed
• Made from self-adhesive vinyl
• Price per pack of 10 labels
• Size: 15 x 50mm (H x W)
• Application Area Indoor and Outdoor
• Colour(s) Red/White
• Description Self-adhesive
• Material Vinyl
• Shape Rectangle
• Sign/Symbol General Prohibition
• Sign Type Prohibition
• Size (H x W) 15 x 50 mm
• Supplied in Pack of 10
• Text Do not switch off