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17th September 2020

How to Sit in an Office Chair to Avoid Back Pain

Sitting in an office chair for long periods, without rest or stretch breaks, can leave you with back pain and muscle strain. This is why it’s important to take breaks and move around, to avoid keeping...

Office Chairs

17th September 2020

Are Office Chair Wheels Universal?

Office chair wheels are also known as castors. Whilst they are typically 2-2.5 inches in size as standard, it is the style of the castor stem (the part which attaches the wheel to the chair leg)...

Office Chairs

17th September 2020

What is a Seat Slider on an Office Chair?

A seat slider on an office chair is a lever which allows you to adjust the distance between your seat and the back of the office chair. Maintaining good posture whilst sitting at a workstation is...

Office Chairs

16th September 2020

How to Get Rid of Plastic Smell in Storage Containers

There are many easy ways to get rid of the plastic smell in storage containers. One ‘easy peasy lemon squeezy’ solution is to rub a cut lemon on the inside of the plastic storage boxes and...

Storage Containers

16th September 2020

How to Keep Bugs out of Storage Boxes

Finding bugs inside storage boxes is never a nice surprise, especially when you’re storing items you want to keep clean. So, to keep those pesky critters out, we have put together some tips on the best...

Storage Containers

16th September 2020

Are Metal Filing Cabinets Fireproof?

Metal filing cabinets are not fireproof, however, there are fire-resistant options when looking for a metal storage cabinet that will help to keep your documents as safe as possible in the event of a fire. Why...

Health & Safety/Office Storage

16th September 2020

How to Hang Heavy Cabinets on Metal Studs

Metal building materials are mainly used for industrial construction, however, the use of metal materials (such as metal studs) are increasingly being used in residential constructions too. This is because, in comparison to wood, metal studs...

COSHH/Industrial Shelving/Uncategorised

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, office storage cupboards or storage lockers, whatever it might be, several factors need to be taken into consideration, things like cost, functionality or design. One aspect that also...

Office Chairs/Office design/Office Desks