Health & Safety

FAQs

• Are safety display boards legally required?

  While not always a strict legal requirement, the HSE expects employers to clearly communicate health and safety policies, hazards, and emergency procedures. 

  Using display boards, signage, and posters is the most effective way to meet this obligation.

  For compliance audits, a well-organised safety board is often seen as best practice.

• What is health & safety visual management?

  Health and safety visual management is the use of visual tools to communicate safety information across the workplace. 

  This can include:

  • Workplace signage - including multi-message signs for multiple hazards
  • Safety display boards - central points for policies, procedures, and contacts
  • Safety posters & labels - reminders for PPE use, hygiene, or emergency actions

  Together, these tools help keep staff informed and workplaces compliant.

• Can visual management boards be customised?

  Yes! Many safety display boards can be customised with:

  • Branding and company logos
  • Colour schemes to match workplace zones
  • Layouts designed around specific hazards or procedures

  Customisation makes it easier for staff to recognise and engage with safety information.

• What types of health & safety displays are available?

  SMI offers a wide range of health and safety displays to suit every environment.

  This includes:

  • Multi-message signs - for sites with multiple risks
  • Safety posters & labels - quick, low-cost communication tools
  • Workplace safety signage - including warehouse signage and hazard signs
  • Health & safety noticeboards - wall-mounted boards for policies and updates

  Explore our full visual management range to find the right solution for you and your teams.

• Why is visual management important in the workplace?

  Visual management is really important in the workplace to make sure safety messages aren’t missed. 

  It can help by:

  • Reinforcing safety culture as staff see reminders daily.
  • Improving compliance as policies and notices are visible at all times.
  • Reducing accidents with clear messages to reduce any confusion and mistakes.
  • Supporting training because boards and signs provide consistent reference points.

  Adding health and safety signage to your workplace is one of the simplest steps towards stronger compliance.