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Weather Update & Website News

weather update and website update

Weather update: Britain will see a white Christmas according to forecasters. For most of us this weather update is becoming more and more believable every day, particularly after Storm Angus’ appearance this week. Many across the nation experienced 80mph winds and flooding. Although it’s still technically a bit too early to forecast Christmas weather, there’s several good indicators that suggest it’s possible. Storm Angus has left more than 1000 properties in the south west without power. The storm also left a lot of the UK battered with trees falling and ice dominating roadways. However, don’t expect too much snow to… Read more

November 25, 2016 0

Have you Heard About AluTruk?

AluTruk Sack Truck

Deciding which sack truck is perfect for your needs and workplace is a difficult task. Trucks and Trolleys Direct2U are here to help; introducing the NEW AluTruk range from BIL. When you choose AluTruk you can expect: Quality, Innovation, Service and Flexibility. Each AluTruk is hand built to order and modular. Why choose AluTruk? AluTruk provide high quality magnesium alloy die-casting; the alloy used is chosen for its high durability, strength and corrosion resistance, vital for manual handling products. Increased temperature resistance due to the material being less brittle Far more impact resistant then similar aluminium models With height to… Read more

November 17, 2016 0

Stair Safety in the Workplace

Stair Safety in the Workplace

According to the HSE, there were 119 000 reported cases of work-related slips, trips and falls last year. Slips happen when there isn’t enough traction between the footwear and walking surface, whereas trips happen when the foot gets caught in an object, causing the loss of balance. The types of injuries in non-fatal stair accidents are bruises, bone fractures and sprains. Stair safety can help reduce these risks by reviewing a few practices! If slips and trips in the stairway are common in your workplace, review the stair design first and foremost. Ensure that the stair width is adequate for… Read more

November 14, 2016 0

Roof Maintenance: Inspection, Safety and Prevention

Roof Maintenance

Roof maintenance is one of the most underrated maintenance activities. We often take the protection that a roof provides for granted until we notice a leak or a crack on the walls. Thankfully, you can prevent these from getting out of hand by simply performing a few checks yourself. If you have read our post on Working at Height, you understand the necessity of planning your work to prevent accidents such as falls from height. If you haven’t, read our article detailing the steps of carrying out a risk assessment beforehand. Roofs should be inspected at least twice a year,… Read more

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