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Leak and Spill Prevention Basics

Leak and Spill Prevention Basics

As Leading UK Safety Supplier’s we understand the importance of leak and spill prevention in every workplace. In support of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we are going to run you through the common causes, prevention, and best solutions to promote a safer work environment. Figures show that 740 of injuries recorded last year were due to hazardous substances – including 438 chemical burns. This is a 6.57% increase from the previous year, proving that extra vigilance is required. Whether your working on land or in water, spills can happen across all industries as hazardous liquids are… Read more

April 27, 2026 0

How Sloping Tops Improve Your Space

Stop clutter, simplify cleaning, and create a seamless design 🔐 When planning a locker installation, most people focus on size, material, or security. But one simple addition can make a significant difference to how your space looks and works: sloping tops. Whether you’re installing strong steel units like TUFF Lockers, this small feature provides lasting benefits. It also helps when you add a sloping top to plastic lockers. Keep clutter under control 🚮 Flat locker tops naturally become storage spaces, just not the kind you want. Bags, paperwork, and general waste tend to accumulate, especially in shared environments like schools,… Read more

April 20, 2026 0

Garage Storage & Mistakes to avoid

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As the spring season starts, so does a freshen’ up in the home, in particular, garage storage! For many homeowners, the nice spring weather means one thing, tackling jobs ready for summer! A number one priority is tackling the garage, after a winter of clutter, damp equipment, and overloaded shelving. Your garage often becomes the most disorganised space in the home, with everything dumped in there. But before you start moving boxes and installing shelves, it’s important to avoid some very common garage storage mistakes. Poor planning doesn’t just create mess, it can lead to damaged belongings, unsafe storage, and… Read more

April 13, 2026 0

Do’s & Don’t’s Hazardous Edition

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In support of World Health Day, we are focusing on improving health and safety within the workplace. It’s important to consider hazardous safety across all everyday tasks, including CoSHH. Moreover, in 2024/25, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that 1.9 million workers suffer from work-related ill health. This figure is due to new or previous exposure to hazardous substances, which can affect individuals later in life with respiratory issues or musculoskeletal disorders, making CoSHH Compliance a priority. Are you CoSHH Compliant?⚠️ CoSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and is a requirement by law for businesses to… Read more

April 2, 2026 0