As we emerge from the final restrictions of the pandemic, many businesses are preparing to reopen fully for the first time in many months.
A duty of care to staff and customers has never been more important to companies, yet there’s one area that’s often overlooked. When premises are empty, or maintenance budgets reduced signage is left vulnerable to the elements and health and safety issues can be missed.
As a result, the risk of accidents is high just as businesses get ready to welcome customers back.
We’re here to help
As signage maintenance consultants, Cygnia ensures your signage is in full working order, ready for the return of your customers.
Integrity checks of fixings that may not have been inspected for some time can protect you against safety hazards. Your risk is managed by ensuring the security of fixings across your estate.
Cygnia investigates suspected safety issues using market-leading portable testers to assess the crucial holding force of anchors and fixings of the signage through every level. Any problems can then be quickly resolved and managed.
The consequences of not taking action can cause serious injury and irreparable damage to a business.
Recent press coverage on signage safety
Display sign fell and hit my head… (injuryclaimcoach.com)
Woman suffers ‘minor injuries’ after shop sign falls on her in Penarth town centre | Penarth Times
Woman sues shop for £200,000 after sign fell on her head and badly injured her – Wales Online
Man hit by falling Cancer Research UK shop sign in The Cross | Worcester News
Waterstones sign fell and killed bookseller in Blackpool – BBC News
Two women hit by falling M&S sign in Glasgow city centre – BBC News
Woman injured after shop sign falls on her in Norwich | Anglia – ITV News
Working with safety boards and insurance companies
We understand that signage safety can be a confusing area. This is why we’re looking to work with safety boards and insurance companies regarding certification.
These shocking headlines highlight the need for more insurance companies to fully understand what’s required from a business to make signage safe. As a result, there will be more clarity for retailers and other sectors when it comes to what their insurance policy covers and what it doesn’t.
Would you like advice on signage safety guidelines?
Cygnia Maintenance operates the UK’s most extensive estate signage maintenance engineer network.
We deliver unrivalled levels of national coverage and customer service, providing maintenance services, commercial signage installation, cleaning, and repairs to all business sectors across the UK.
We have extensive experience in maintaining signs of all shapes and sizes for all sectors of retail and industry
To find out more, call us on 01843 862944 or email: [email protected]