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28th August 2020

How often should racking be inspected?

Is racking dangerous? It shouldn’t have to be, but it doesn’t really matter how much your managers, forklift drivers or warehouse workers have been trained to work with racking, pallets and materials handling equipment, you cannot...

Uncategorised

28th August 2020

How to clean warehouse racking

Warehouses can get very dirty, as can the warehouse racking. They can collect lots of dirt and grime from machinery, workers, vehicles and accidents including spilling cleaning products, chemicals, etc. Most warehouses are cleaned professionally,...

Industrial Shelving/Warehouse

28th August 2020

How office furniture impacts productivity

When purchasing office furniture, whether it’s chairs, desks, storage or lockers, whatever it might be, several factors need to be taken into consideration, things like cost, functionality or design. One aspect that also needs to be...

Office Chairs/Office design/Office Desks

28th August 2020

Can I Claim Office Furniture on My Taxes?

According to GOV.UK it is possible to claim tax relief on office furniture used to work from home. This is provided you have discussed your needs with your employer in advance and they have not already...

Office Chairs/Office design/Office Desks

26th August 2020

How to label storage bins

Whether it’s in a commercial or domestic setting, storage bins are a great way to separate, store and organise items. The only problem is when you have more than one storage bin storing various things, how...

Office Storage/Storage Containers/Warehouse

30th July 2020

What is a sack truck?

From house movers to warehouse operatives, a lot of us see sack trucks on a regular basis but don’t know about how useful these tools can be. Versatile and cost-effective, we explore how a Sack truck can...

Pallet Trucks/Productivity/Safety/Warehouse

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