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21st May 2021

Does paint have to be stored in a flammable cabinet?

Paint is considered to be a flammable and combustible material, therefore in most cases it should be stored in a flammable storage cabinet to ensure the safety of your staff and others in the workplace. There...

COSHH/Health & Safety

21st May 2021

What is warehouse racking?

Warehouse racking, also known as pallet racking is a storage system designed to store pallets in horizontal rows on multiple levels. Pallet racking offers many advantages to a business and it is the backbone of any...

Industrial Shelving/Warehouse

13th May 2021

Does a flammable cabinet need to be grounded?

Aside from grounding Class 1 liquids, there aren’t any regulations which require you to ground your flammable cabinet, however, it can be safer and more convenient to do so. For instance, choosing to ground your flammable...

COSHH/Health & Safety

7th May 2021

What should be stored in a flammable storage cabinet?

Flammable storage cabinets such as COSHH cabinets are designed for the safe storage of flammable and combustible substances including gases, liquids and solids which are considered to be dangerous. Many workplaces such as factories, laboratories and...

COSHH/Health & Safety

13th April 2021

How to repair a leather office chair

Your office furniture can say a lot about your business, which is why it is so important to ensure that everything looks shipshape. The last thing you want is for a client to join you for...

Home Office/Office Chairs

13th April 2021

How to use a folding workbench

Folding workbenches are great for remote construction sites and DIY projects as they are portable and space-efficient, but you might be wondering what you can use a folding workbench for. Essentially, a folding workbench is your...

Projects/Workbenches

12th April 2021

How much weight can a pallet rack hold?

The amount of weight that a pallet rack can hold will vary across manufacturers of pallet racking and will depend on size and design. That said, standard pallet racks will have a load capacity of around...

Industrial Shelving/Warehouse

8th April 2021

What is PPE in Health and Safety?

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment and protects users from health and safety risks at work. PPE equipment can provide protection for the eyes, body, respiratory systems. Much of PPE equipment is designed for single use...

Cleaning & Hygiene/Health & Safety

9th March 2021

Do Respirator Masks Expire?

The majority of disposable respirators have an expiry date and once this date has passed, the respirator mask should not be used. Respirator masks are designed to protect users from inhaling harmful substances and particles so...

Health & Safety

5th March 2021

What is commercial cleaning?

Commercial cleaning is cleaning that is undertaken by professional cleaners who are hired by a company or organisation. For example, hotels, offices and leisure centres are likely to hire commercial cleaners to ensure that their buildings...

Cleaning & Hygiene