Category: Workplace Safety

They’re ideal for use in warehouses, workshops, schools, and offices. However, it’s in the logistics world that the delivery trolley really comes into its own. Here’s our guide to the best trolleys for delivery drivers. What is the Best Delivery Trolley for Delivery Drivers? Delivery trolleys come in a range of different styles and designs. We’d say […]

If you own a business, you want to invest in equipment that will make life easier. Reducing the risk of worker injury. Making tasks more efficient. The right kit makes a world of difference. Here’s why Connect ‘N’ Roll dollies should be your next business buy. What Connect ‘N’ Roll Dollies Can Do For Your […]

An order picking trolley is an essential piece of equipment for a warehouse. With the growth of online shopping showing no signs of slowing, your order picking process has to be seamless. Slow and inaccurate picking can lose your clients and impact your profits. Here’s why an order picking trolley can improve efficiency in your […]

A folding trolley is an essential bit of kit if you move heavy goods on a daily basis. Whether you’re shifting stock, transporting office supplies, or delivering goods, you need the right equipment for the job. Poor manual handling is a leading cause of accidents, injuries, and inefficiency at work. Wouldn’t it be great if you could […]

According to the HSE, there are thousands of accidents and injuries in the warehousing sector every year. In some cases, these result in fatalities. While sometimes it’s not possible to eliminate risk, you should reduce it as much as possible. By making warehouse safety a priority, managers and owners can reduce the risks to employees […]

Sack trucks are essential in schools, supermarkets and demanding working environments where heavy lifting is a daily task. They lighten the load on warehouse operatives and factory workers. While they can help speed up everyday processes in distribution facilities and stock rooms. But what are sack trucks, and why should you invest in them? In […]

Running a profitable warehouse is all about maximising efficiency. There are some common issues that all warehouse operators face but some of the warehouse problems are worse. Left unchecked, they can lead to underperformance and a loss of profits. However, with investment in the right equipment and the right systems in place, these issues can […]

The advantages of using pallet trucks (or pallet jacks) in warehouses are well-documented. They assist employees in moving and handling pallets. While helping them operate more safely in demanding working environments. If your needs do not stretch to a forklift, and standard trucks and trolleys are not suitable for the job, a pallet truck could […]

Sack trucks are essential in warehouses, factories, construction sites and anywhere where heavy items are moved every day. They’ll make your workplace more efficient and reduce the risk of injury from heavy lifting. But what kind of sack truck should you choose? Do you know your solid wheels from your pneumatic wheels? If not, don’t […]

The age-old question ‘Should I Buy or Hire?’ The orders are flying in and your business is growing. However, a growing business means you need to invest in more equipment to stay efficient. It might mean that you need more pallet trucks for your warehouse or trolleys for your extra office space. But should you […]

The pandemic has affected us all in one way or another, with many smaller businesses being the hardest hit. But, with vaccines rolling out at an unprecedented rate, schools reopening, and significant parts of the economy expected to open by mid-April, there is light at the end of the Coronavirus tunnel. So it is time […]

In a busy warehouse, you need to move heavy goods quickly, safely, and efficiently on a daily basis. To keep your operations running like clockwork, you need to invest in the right equipment.  A high lift pallet truck is an essential piece of kit for your warehouse. But what is it and why do you need […]

DIY doesn’t need to be hard, but too many times it is harder than it needs to be. DIY is portrayed as such an easy thing to do whereas so often you are left wishing that you had just bitten the bullet and called a professional to do it. From injuries to arguments, DIY can […]

We’re approaching the end of the year. Warehouse owners and managers; is warehouse organisation on your to-do list? If not, it should be. So are you ready for a safer, more efficient, and more productive new year? Here’s why you need to get organised. You’ll maximise the space in your warehouse Warehouse organisation is not […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever gone to lift something at work on your own, knowing that you probably shouldn’t? If you’re short-staffed or need to get something done in a hurry, it’s tempting, but have you considered the possible consequences? Lifting something that’s too heavy can result in musculoskeletal injuries that require time off work. They can […]