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Working at Height

Working at Height

According to official HSE statistics in 2013/14 falls from height were the most common cause of fatalities in the UK. Accounting for 29% of fatal injuries to workers (RIDDOR). Since the introduction of the Working at Height Regulations in 2005, the number of major injuries has reduced year by year. In 2013/14 injuries from falls were 5% lower than 2012/13. Injuries from falls have slowly decreased over the years. However fatalities from falls from height have remained steady. In 2013/14 the percentage of fatal injuries occurred from falls at height didn’t decrease. Falls from height occur in most industries and sectors. In 2013/14 about half of all fatal… Read more

August 2, 2016 3

Bundle Deals: New TUFF Shelving

TUFF Shelving Bundle Deals

At Direct2U, we’ve recently launched some new shelving products and our Bundle Deals are definitely the Star Buys among them. We offer four kits composed of multiples bays and workbenches for you to build practical and versatile storage systems. Whether it’s for domestic use, a garage or a storeroom, your TUFF Shelving will suit all these applications. And you don’t have to spend exorbitant amounts of money to make it possible! If you require a lot of storage space but the budget is at stake, look no further. Our Bundle Deals consisting of several shelving units each are an ideal… Read more

June 28, 2016 0

EXPRESSO Sack Trucks Range

Expresso Sack Truck in Use

Broken wheels, uncomfortable handles, heavyweight impractical constructions made of clunky steel…Sounds familiar? Latest HSE statistics show that inappropriate carrying and lifting of heavy loads brings about up to 30% of all workplace injuries. These include repetitive strain injuries that cause pain in muscles and nerves and lead, in turn, to various diseases and disorders. Prevention is better than cure. So at Direct2U we’re working hard to supply only high-quality, reliable sack trucks that enable safe handling of heavy and bulky items in your workplace. This is why we’ve recently enriched our Trucks & Trolleys Range with some Brand New EXPRESSO… Read more

June 22, 2016 1

It’s here – The First Direct2U Catalogue

2016 Catalogue

It’s been a week since our outing to celebrate the launch of the first ever Direct2U catalogue! After a few months of hard work, we thought it was about time we let our hair down and celebrated the next chapter for Direct2U. Our catalogue launch party was a great success. Everyone who came had a fantastic time enjoying good food, a few celebratory drinks and great company. We must say a big thank you to the Windsor Castle in Lye for the delicious food and friendly service.   A proud moment for Direct2U The creation of our catalogue was a huge… Read more

June 2, 2016 0