As government restrictions on working, leaving home, and on our movements in general become tighter to contain the spread of the coronavirus, there’s been a big increase in online orders for goods. Home and commercial deliveries are a lifeline for many people at the moment, and a huge network of delivery drivers are the ones […]
If your job involves lifting and moving heavy goods on a daily basis, sack trucks are an essential piece of kit. They make heavy goods handling more efficient and a lot safer because they remove the need for manual lifting and allow the user to transport a number of items in one go. These are […]
Warehouses vary in size, but what they do have in common is that they’re busy, there are often a number of different operations going on under one roof, heavy machinery is used, heavy goods are often moved, and sometimes hazardous materials are stored and handled. All of these factors combine to make warehouses inherently risky […]
Flatbed or wooden platform trolleys are a simple and unassuming piece of manual handling equipment, but when you invest in one, you’ll wonder how you ever did without it. They’re an essential for warehouses, factories, and pretty much anywhere where materials need to be moved throughout the day. For busy workplaces, efficiency and productivity is […]
If you want to get jobs done faster and with less strain on your employees, powered pallet trucks should be at the top of your equipment shopping list. Manual pallet trucks have their place of course, but there are some undeniable benefits of investing in a powered pallet truck. The benefits of powered pallet trucks […]
For specialised pallet work, you need a specialist pallet truck. In this blog, we’re featuring two of our specialist trucks which are designed to help you tackle your most demanding pallet jobs with ease. Introducing the Long Pallet Jack If you need to lift large, unusual, or heavy loads, then the long pallet jack is […]
If you own or manage a warehouse or factory, you’re probably familiar with pallet trucks. They are a great piece of equipment for warehouses, distribution centres, delivery depots, storage facilities, factories, and just about anywhere else where heavy loads are transported throughout the working day. They help speed up productivity and remove the need for […]
Shelf and Tray Trolleys are a workplace essential. They help keep things organised and they’re also very handy for mobile storage. You can buy them in a wide range of sizes and designs to suit any business and any work task. They are ideal for factories, warehouses, delivery depots, schools, hospitals, laboratories, and manufacturing plants; […]
Having a safe workplace is not only a legal obligation, keeping your employees safe from harm is the right thing to do, morally and financially. If you’re a small business, managing safety is even more important, because a few employees being off sick, or compensation payments for injuries sustained at work can be enough to […]
If heavy, awkward, and bulky items have to be lifted and transported day to day in your workplace, then expecting people to move them by hand is just not realistic. To get the job done faster and safer, you need to invest in a manual handling aid. As manual handling aids go, the platform trolley […]
How many of your employees have had time off from work because they injured themselves moving or lifting something? Yes, you might put everyone through manual handling training, but the temptation in a busy workplace is to forget the good lifting technique or asking for help so you can get the job done. The Health […]
If your employees have to move heavy items or move supplies around all day, being a safety-conscious employer, you’re obviously going to want to provide them with equipment that can help them not only stay safe, but do the job a lot faster. Investing in the right trolley can not only save you money on […]
We all have our part to play when it comes to tackling the problem of plastic waste. But while every little helps, businesses can make an impact in a much bigger way, and with current estimates suggesting that global plastic production is set to double over the next 20 years, this is more important than […]
It’s that time of the year again. The nights are drawing in, and many of us find that we’re going to work, and coming back from work, in the dark. It’s not that we want to start scaremongering, but that does mean that we all have to be just a little bit more aware of […]
Every workplace needs storage, and it might seem like there are so many storage options on the market, but it doesn’t need to be confusing. We’ve put together this helpful guide on the different storage options that are available so you can find the perfect match for your workplace. First things first The first thing […]
If you’ve had your summer holidays and you’re struggling to get your mojo back when it comes to work, you’re not alone. But, as we come into the final quarter of 2019, maybe what you need to get your engine running again is to set yourself some new goals. Here’s how to get back on […]
Has your business had a summer sales slump? In the summer, kids are off school and people jet off on holiday, so business can be really slow. Here are our tips to bring in some extra sales and hopefully stave off the slowdown in the summer months. Hold a social media competition Even if people […]
When it comes to being environmentally friendly, how does your business measure up? In these times of scarcity of resources and money, thoughts are turning to going greener in a bid to protect our businesses, and our planet for the future. Often businesses get a bad name when it comes to the environment. They are […]
Us Brits love a good moan about the weather, but if you had to commute to work last week in the searing heat, it was probably justified. Travelling to work on packed trains, buses, and even being sat in the car in traffic when it’s hot can feel pretty unbearable. So how can you stay […]
Whether you’ve just returned from a break or your week in the sun still lies ahead, the downside for most of us is that we have to come back to reality and return to work. Once we’re back at our desk and opening our inbox, our relaxing break can seem like a distant memory. But […]