Guidance Notes
Guidance Notes
These guidance notes are not as formal than the technical guidelines but they are designed to discuss topical matters such as the Sign Owner’s legal obligations with regard to maintenance and inspection or how to avoid glass windows with vinyl graphics applied from cracking under thermal stress.
GN2014-11-1 RoHS regulations
RoHS Regulations, Mercury in signs. Exemption for the UK Sign Industry.
GN2015.04.01 CE Marking of Signs
Guidance note 2015.04.01 EN1090 Fabrication and Assembly – CE Marking of Sign Structures
GN2015.06.01 CE Marking of Road Traffic Signs
Guidance note 2015.06.01: CE Marking of Road Traffic Signs covered under BS EN 12899
GN2015.06.02 ISO 9001 and 14001
BSGA Guidance Note 2015.06.02: Considerations for improving standards within your business particularly with regards to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
GN2016.06.01 Use of equipment to locate underground cables and services
Guidance Note 2016.06.01: Use of equipment to locate underground cables and services
GN2016.08.01 Materials Fixed to Scaffold
Guidance Note 2016.08.01: Materials fixed to scaffold on construction sites and or buildings undergoing renovation
GN2018.02.01 HSE Enforcement Policy Statement
Guidance Note 2018.02.01: HSE Enforcement Policy Statement
Guidance Note 2018.02.01: HSE Enforcement Policy Statement
Guidance Note 2018.02.02: Earthing of Illuminated Signs
GN2018.02.02 HSE Woodworking Information Sheet WIS 22
HSE Woodworking Information Sheet WIS 22
GN2018.03.01 Banksman & Slingsman
Guidance Note 2018.03.01: Banksman and Slingsman/Signallers
GN2018.10.01 Sign Owner/Buyer’s Legal Obligations
Guidance Note2018.10.01: Sign Owner/Buyer’s Legal Obligations
GN2020.05.01 Thermal stress
Guidance Note 2020.05.01: Thermal stress to glass and the application of vinyl graphics
GN2022.02.15 UKCA Marking of Sign Structure
Guidance Note 2022.02.15: EN1090 Fabrication and Assembly – UKCA Marking of Sign Structures
GN2022.02.15 Specifying Permanent Road Traffic Signs
Guidance Note 2022.02.15: Including reference to UKCA marking
GN2024.05.01 Methylene Chloride Reclassification
Guidance Note 2024.05.01: This commonly used chemical compound is likely to be a controlled substance by 2025.
GN2025 JANUARY Glass Manifestation Compliance
Guidance Note 2025 JANUARY: Within the United Kingdom, glazing manifestations are regulated to primarily to ensure the safety of individuals by making glass areas visible and thereby, reducing the risk of accidental collisions.
GN2025 MARCH Ladder and Stepladder Compliance
Guidance Note 2025 MARCH: Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law. They can be a sensible and practical option for low risk, short-duration tasks, although they should not automatically be your first choice. There are simple, sensible precautions
GN2025 APRIL Mechanical Fixing of Signs to Building Fascias
Guidance Note 2025 APRIL: Mechanical sign installation is an essential skill requiring precision, structural awareness, and strict adherence to health and safety standards.
This guide serves as a practical resource for both installers and project managers, providing clear guidance on best practices, materials, tools, and compliance with relevant British Standards.
GN2025 JULY Toolbox Talk: Working Safely in Hot Weather:
This short Toolbox Talk is intended to raise awareness of the risks associated with working in high temperatures and to reinforce simple, practical steps signage installation crews can take to stay safe on site during hot weather.
GN2025 AUGUST RAMS Ownership and Subcontractor Compliance:
RAMS form an essential baseline of safe working practices. They outline how specific tasks will be implemented safely, providing reassurance to clients, contactors, and operatives alike.
GN2025 SEPTEMBER Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health (COSHH) Compliance:
Complying with key regulations, such as the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (Sl2002/2677), ensures that organisations and team members manage exposure to hazardous substances safely, protecting health, reducing workplace risks, and demonstrating professionalism and regulatory compliance (HSE).
GN2025 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS SERIES - INSURANCE
Points to consider when purchasing insurance for your sign and graphics business.
GN2025 DEFINING SIGNAGE TYPES - CLARIFYING TRADITIONAL NEON AND LED-BASED SIGNAGE
This document aims to clarify and distinguish between authentic neon signage (gas-discharge, hand-formed glass tubes) and LED-based imitation signage (modular LED systems and pre-manufactured alternatives.
Prepared for policy makers, standards authorities, and public communication.