Dealing with Awkward and Heavy Goods When You Move House The logistics of moving to a new house can be a headache, and aside from the sheer amount of stuff you have to pack, there’s the issue of how you’re going to deal with moving heavy, awkward, and bulky items. Here are some tips […]
The Advantages of Using Stackers A stacker is a pallet truck which can help you stack pallets at height. There are several different types of stacker and they can be either fully powered, semi-electric, or manual. They are most often used for moving and lifting pallets where a forklift isn’t needed, like in store […]
Your Guide to Pallets and The Trucks You Need Pallets are a godsend for businesses that have to move heavy goods in and out, and around their premises on a daily basis. They make it easier to move goods cost effectively and safely. Pallets were developed during World War II and they’re used for similar […]
Manual Handling: The Art of Safer Lifting Manual handling covers many work activities like lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, and carrying. Manual handling tasks are often repetitive and can include things like packing, assembling, and using machinery and equipment. Most jobs involve some kind of manual handling, so most workers are at risk of injury. You […]
Spring Clean your Workplace to Be More Productive When you think of spring cleaning, you probably think about going through your house to spruce up the areas you might not get a chance to clean regularly, but what about spring cleaning your workplace to make it more productive? Workplace cleaning can be cleaning your office […]
Minimising Disruption to Your Business in Severe Weather In the UK, we’re always talking about the weather, and sometimes it’s for good reason. Lighter nights and sunnier days got us thinking that spring was on its way, then suddenly, Siberia decided we needed some snow. If you’re indoors watching it out of the window, you’ll […]
How to Maintain a Forklift Truck A forklift can make your business operations much more efficient, and they can be expensive, so it makes sense that once you’ve invested in one, you should keep it well maintained. A good forklift can last for at least 10 years if it’s cared for. There are many different […]
How to Keep Industrial Equipment Well-Maintained You want your workplace to be efficient, productive, and safe, so you spend a wad of cash on some top of the range equipment to help you get the job done. But once you have the equipment, if you don’t keep it well-maintained, it won’t do its job as […]
How do I choose the right truck or trolley? If you have to move items around in the course of your business, whether they are light or heavy, it makes life easier for your employees and it will make your business a whole lot more efficient if you invest in the right equipment for the […]
Christmas Order Picking Made Easy with Our Quality Trolleys If you own or manage an industrial or retail warehouse, no doubt it’s your busiest time of the year, and fulfilling customer orders efficiently and successfully might just be the difference between a very successful end to the year, and a mediocre one. Order picking is […]
How to Stay Safe When Working in Cold Conditions As a bout of cold weather sweeps across the UK, we realise the importance of keeping warm and looking after ourselves and others. If you work in cold temperatures, or much of your work is outdoors, it’s even more important to protect yourself at work. Being […]
Get your Bar or Restaurant Ready for the Christmas Rush As Christmas party season gets into full swing, you’ll know that it’s the busiest time of the year by far for bars, clubs, and restaurants. If you run a business like this, you’ll love the sound of the tills ringing, but you know that the […]
How to Handle Gas Cylinders Safely Gas cylinders are used in many hospitals, laboratories, and industrial workplaces. Moving and handling gas cylinders is an inherently high-risk activity. They are not only filled with extremely flammable gases, they are very heavy too, as they are made from metal and built to withstand a lot of pressure. […]
The Top 10 Trucks and Trolleys You Should Have on Your Christmas Wishlist Now it’s November, and Halloween and bonfire night are out of the way, we can safely start talking about Christmas. If you run a business, it’s probably your busiest time of the year, and you can get easily overwhelmed. But what if […]
The Rise and Rise of DIY Go to any DIY store on a bank holiday weekend, and you’ll see countless DIY enthusiasts collecting what they need for their latest project. DIY has been popular since the 1950’s, and it continues to grow and grow. The difficulties in the housing market have led to people staying […]
How to Run a Safe and Productive Industrial Workplace Keeping a busy workplace running smoothly takes a lot of time and effort, and it takes common sense, organisation, and investment in the right equipment to make sure it runs as efficiently, safely, and productively as possible. This is especially important in industrial working environments like […]
Top Tips for Getting Your Warehouse to Run Efficiently Running a business successfully is all about efficiency and productivity. This is especially important in an environment like a warehouse, where items need to be moved, picked, and packed with speed and accuracy. On top of this, health and safety is paramount in warehouses, which can […]
Moving to A New House? How to Move Heavy Items Safely Moving to a new house is always a stressful event. There’s the packing, the preparation, and finally moving your possessions to your new place. You hope everything goes smoothly, and it should do, with a little preparation and care. Having to move heavy items […]
Plastic Storage Containers: All You Need to Know Productivity is the key to the successful running of any busy workplace, but to be productive, you also need to be organised. One of the best ways to stay organised, especially if you have limited space, is to invest in some adequate storage containers. But how do […]
Use Trucks and Trolleys to See the Back of Injuries If your job involves frequent lifting and handling of heavy items, you are at an increased risk of back injuries. But back injuries can be avoided by using lifting and handling aids which can largely remove or reduce the risk. Why are injuries at work […]