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Make Every Day National Forklift Safety Day!

Make every day national forklift safety day! Last week, on Tuesday the 10th of June, we celebrated national forklift safety day. However we think this should be spoken about everyday! The famous saying ‘a painted line isn’t enough’ is the perfect way to sum up how important warehouse safety is. There are many important factors that should be put into place to ensure everyone is safe. This concept aims to emphasise the best practises in the workplace making it a safe space for everyone. NFSD 2025 emphasises the the importance of investing in robust segregation measures in work environments. It… Read more

18th June 2025 0

World Day for Safety and Health at Work!

Each year, on the 28th of April, we celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This day is important because it raises awareness of workplace risks and ensures staff and employers are following the correct protocol to keep everyone safe. No matter which role you play in the workplace, it is important you celebrate this year, and help to raise awareness! Each year, there are more than 2.3 million deaths as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases. There are also 317 million work-related accidents that occur each year. This number is unfortunately growing each year, due… Read more

28th April 2025 0

How to keep safe in your work environment.

How to keep safe in your work environment

In 2023/24, 604,000 people were injured at work. This number is increasing each year. Therefore it is important to not only prevent these accidents but also have the correct items to help someone if an accident occurs. Types of safety Barriers We have a wide range of safety barriers to prevent any injuries in your environment. Which barriers are best for you? Effective Health & Safety When an accident occurs, it is important to have the correct equipment onsite to treat the injury. We have a range of first-aid kits and eye wash stations to ensure injuries are dealt with… Read more

15th January 2025 0

Guide to Hazardous Signs & Symbols

Guide to hazardous signs & symbols

What are Hazard signs & Why do you need them?💭 Whether you are a business or not, understanding hazardous signs can prevent accidents, injury and even death. Hazardous signs are signage applied to cabinets, stores and restricted zones to worn users and prevent access to materials. There are a variety of different signs which indicate the risk of individual items. It is essential your business complies with this under COSHH Regulations. COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, the framework applies to safe handling of dangerous substances. Moreover, Hazardous signage in the workplace is vital for communicating to… Read more

24th May 2024 0