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HOW TO: Build your own Warehouse Barriers

how to: build your own warehouse barrier

Our best selling Safety Barriers play a crucial role in protecting both people and equipment in the work environment. Warehouse barriers are successful in safeguarding personnel, machinery and infrastructure, therefore it is vital you know how to safety and securely build yours! Read below for everything you will need to consider, the benefits, as well as an in depth installation guide. 5 Main Benefits to Warehouse Protection Barriers: 1. Ideal for the segregation of traffic lanes in factories and warehouses 2. Restricting access to dangerous areas 3.Highlighting hazards to protect people, equipment and moving vehicles ( such as forklifts) 4…. Read more

11th July 2023 0

3 Tips for Hazardous storage: Construction Industry

3 tips for hazardous storage in the construction industry

Safety when dealing with hazardous storage applies to all industries, not excluding construction. Construction is home to a long list of dangerous chemicals, therefore making sure this is managed is of high importance. Common uses in the construction can vary from household chemicals to explosives, some may include: Therefore, site safety is vital to keep everyone safe by achieving successful chemical management. Unfortunately, as many staff are working with these chemicals day in day out, this gives a false sense of security! Safety in the workplace needs to be taken seriously and construction is no different. So, we have put… Read more

27th June 2023 0

Importance of Safety Barriers In The Workplace

safety barriers in the workplace - the importance of warehouse barriers

Safety Barriers In The Workplace and Their Importance Safety Barriers play a crucial role in protecting the work environment. Barriers safeguard personnel, machinery and infrastructure. We use them for many different purposes such as: Where Are Barrier Systems Typically Used? Barrier systems are generally used in any industrial environment, commercial space, airports, roadways and shopping centres. They are essential as they highlight hazards in an area. As well as highlight any risks to employees and the public. Why Is It The Employers Responsibility to Install Barriers? As an employer, it is your responsibility to protect the health and safety of… Read more

31st January 2023 0

A Guide To COSHH and Why Is It Important?

A Guide To COSHH and Why Is It Important? COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. It is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. If hazardous substances aren’t controlled then this can lead to accidents and injuries. For example, if you are using chemicals at work this can put people’s health at risk. Such as skin contact, inhalation and eye contact. COSHH requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. For example, a way of doing this would be… Read more

22nd August 2022 0