As we run ever faster towards the end of the year, we all look forward to having a magical end to what has been a pretty tough twelve months. Right now you are focused on having a great Christmas. So we need to remind you about a rather important task you don’t want to leave to chance.
While the weather has been largely mild, we have also had a winter snap that saw snow across large parts of the UK – and let’s not forget Storm Bert, which has caused huge disruption. These two weather events alone will have had a real impact on any signage that hasn’t been inspected and maintained over the last few years. That means we expect a busy festive season ahead.
During December we get a lot of calls to inspect signage. The cold weather can trigger a domino effect of issues that make signs begin to be a danger to the public. Fixings fail, lights short out, and trims pieces come loose. These health and safety issues are the most common reasons for us attending retail premises. The calls are at the busiest time of year, with shoppers milling about looking for presents. It is the worst time for you to cordon off your frontage and stop people from entering.
Act now
There is a way for you to avoid this happening. If you haven’t had your signage checked recently, get it inspected at some point during the Christmas season. That way, any problems can be spotted now and resolved straight away. Which means you won’t be having to call us when you are busy, which helps protect your takings.
Stay safe
The next step is to place your signage on a maintenance plan. You should have one already as demanded under the Health And Safety At Work Act, The Management Of Health And Safety At Work Regulations, and the Town And Country Planning Act. But aside from this, with Cygnia you can have a care plan that actively keeps your signage both safe and looking amazing.
We want to make sure your signage doesn’t become a danger and a risk to your customers and staff. So contact us today to keep your signage working hard during December for a truly happy festive season.
