Victoria Vaughan, Author at Manutan UK Blog

27th July 2020

Are electric pallet trucks subject to LOLER?

A pallet truck is a wheeled trolley designed to lift and transport pallets. The truck’s tapered forks slot underneath the pallet and the pump handle can then be used to raise and lower the load. Commonly...

Pallet Trucks

27th July 2020

Can Cardboard boxes be stored in a flammable cabinet?

Flammable Cabinets are storage cabinets which are used in the safe storage of combustible and hazardous materials. These materials can range from solvents and paints to gases and other combustible materials. A common question is, can...

COSHH

24th July 2020

Sitting in an office chair all day and the issues it can cause

A lot of us work sedentary, office-based roles. One major disadvantage of this type of environment is that it can create complications to employee health and wellbeing. It’s imperative that employees are encouraged to stay active,...

Office Chairs

2nd July 2020

Office Chairs – Can you re-gas a gas operated chair?

Most office chairs use what’s known as a pneumatic gas cylinder that is attached to the bottom of the chair and regulates height through the use of pressurized air. This means that over time your chair...

Buyers Guides/Office Chairs

2nd July 2020

WHAT MAKES A DESK CHAIR ERGONOMIC?

Sitting down, especially for hours and hours at a time, can cause strain on our bodies. This problem can be exacerbated by low-quality office chairs that don’t offer the right support. Below we have listed out...

Buyers Guides/Office Chairs

19th March 2020

Are Expensive Office Chairs Worth It?

Whether you’re using your current office chair at the workplace or in your home, plenty of people find themselves sticking with what they have when it comes to office chairs; even when the chair itself is...

Office Chairs/Office design/Projects

16th March 2020

What Is A Pallet Truck’s Safe Maximum Handling Limit?

To answer the question of what a pallet truck’s safe maximum handling limit is, there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration, including the type of pallet truck you’re using, the environment that...

Health & Safety/Pallet Trucks

12th March 2020

How Do Office Chair Hydraulics Work?

Most modern office chairs use hydraulics or ‘pneumatic’ lift mechanisms that allow the user to move the chair up and down easily. This enables them to use the science of ergonomics. What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is...

Office Chairs/Office design

10th March 2020

How To Keep Moisture Out Of Storage Boxes

Storage boxes can be used for the storing of a wide array of different items, and storing clothing and other important items in plastic storage containers is a good way to prevent them from being exposed...

Storage Containers

9th March 2020

What Is A Pallet Truck Used For?

What is a Pallet Truck? A Pallet Truck, also known as a “pallet jack” or a “pallet pump”, is a basic form of forklift often used and best suited to a warehouse environment, for the moving...