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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

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

Prevent the Theft of Your Keyless Starting Car with a Parking Post and More

Prevent the Theft of Your Keyless Starting Car with a Parking Posts and More Featured Image

Keyless Entry and Keyless Start We saw a surge in car crime last year, with most areas of the UK up year on year. The Midlands, more specifically saw the greatest increase, rising by over 200% on 2014-2018 (Direct Line Group). Furthermore, statistics conclude the total number of vehicle related crimes in the UK increased to over 113,000 in 2018. This consequently equates to one report of a stolen vehicle every five minutes. At Safety Direct2U we ask what is fueling this dramatic increase? As more and more of us invest in newer, more efficient vehicles. We are opting for the… Read more

17th October 2019 0