Barrier banners add new dimension to safety signage
Spectrum Industrial has launched a new concept in health and safety signage in the form of barrier banner signs. Specifically designed to be fitted within a door frame at entrances and exits of work areas, barrier banner signs combine a physical barrier for a potentially dangerous area with clear advisory messages, such as ‘hazardous area’ or ‘danger, men at work’. The signs are manufactured from flexible banner PVC and fitted with integral expanding poles allowing a fast, temporary fitting. Shaped to a large yet manageable size, the signs allow the freedom to work without interruption. A range of standard messages is complemented by the option to customise and create bespoke barriers, capable of displaying
any required message or company logo. Designed to be re-used time after time, the Spectrum barrier banner can be removed and rolled up for transportation and storage, making it a practical, low-cost and space-saving investment for both sole workers and companies with larger workforces. Suitable for many trades, the barrier
banner sign is ideal for builders, developers, plumbers, electricians and decorators who may have to contend with large volumes of site traffic. By displaying a highly visible advisory warning, anything from trip hazards to wet paint can be communicated effectively, safely and economically. Spectrum Industrial safety products are available in all good safety distributors
Sodexo helps children in NW adopt healthy lifestyle
Sodexo, the world’s largest services
company, has joined forces with Coram Life Education, a charity which helps children better understand the benefits of healthy living and diet. Sodexo’s partnership with Coram Life Education will enable the charity to extend its reach of schools within the Salford area of Manchester through the sponsorship of one of its state-of-the-art mobile classrooms as well as providing valuable financial support which will enable the charity to offer grants to schools wishing to participate in its programme but do not have a budget for a visit. David Steadman, Coram’s commercial director said: “We are delighted that Sodexo is supporting us to help children develop the confidence and understanding they need to make healthier choices for the rest of their lives.” Coram Life Education’s specialist programme is aimed at children aged 3-11 years and provides valuable education about how they can look after their bodies and minds using fun, interactive and age-specific activities. The programme is delivered by qualified educators in the mobile classrooms using an interactive model of the human body, fibre optic lighting and a multi- media suite. Films and puppetry created by BAFTA award-nominated puppeteers from CBBC television are also used. As well as healthy lifestyle choices, it addresses issues such as self-esteem, drugs awareness, assertiveness and anti-bullying techniques and positive friendships. Thomas Jelley, Sodexo corporate citizenship manager says: “We are very pleased to support Coram Life Education and provide valuable financial support which will extend its specialist programme
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throughout the UK. More information can be found in the Spectrum Industrial catalogue or via the website at
www.spectrum-industrial.co.uk
to reach even more school children. With 300 plus employees based in our Salford office plus a number of client sites nearby, it is an area close to our hearts. The programme fits perfectly with our STOP Hunger campaign which aims to tackle malnutrition, promote healthy eating and to deliver basic life skills in the communities in which we operate.” The £35,000 funding is from the Sodexo Foundation, the company’s own registered charity which is behind its STOP Hunger campaign. Recent research with schoolchildren who have taken part in the Coram Life Education programme demonstrates its exceptional success rate: • 87% of children knew more about keeping healthy
• 76% recognised how their emotions and needs change in different situations
• 88% understood how others influence the choices
they make about smoking, alcohol and other drugs
• 69% reported they had learned to be more assertive.
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