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Hazardous Storage Cabinets For Agrochemicals and Pesticides

As one of our previous articles outlined it is essential for employers to know all the relevant information about storing hazardous substances and the best hazardous storage cabinets available. Whilst many people are aware of the need for Hazardous Storage Cabinets and the obvious chemicals that need to be stored in such a unit, many others may not be aware that Agrochemicals and Pesticides must also be safely stored in compliance to HSE regulations. Types of Chemicals you need to store safely Plant Protection Products (PPPs) such as Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Growth Regulators, etc. Biocides such as Rodenticides, Disinfectants, Wood… Read more

9th September 2013

The Comprehensive First Aid Point – All the first aid supplies you will ever need

Why a Comprehensive First Aid Point? All large business and working environments will know that first aid supplies run short and fast. Standard first aid kits can simply not cope with the demand for a larger work force! Our Comprehensive First Aid Point suits larger working environments that require a quick solution to emergencies. The Kit offers an British Standard Compliant First Aid Kit content, Eyewash Kit content and Biohazard Kit contents all in one handy system. It is simple and easy to use for employers and employees alike! Three first aid BS8599-1 compliant kits all in the one handy system! The smart hanging, wall-mountable… Read more

5th September 2013

Retractable Cone Barrier Systems

  Traditional Road Work Barrier Systems Just aren’t cutting it Traditional cones and board barrier system is a common sight on British roads when it comes to road works but is it really the most effective way to caution off public areas? And are they generating a productive work flow for road workers or just simply getting in the way? Research shows that cones and board barrier systems can be a hassle and timely to install, maintain and generally work with and around. So what are the alternatives? The Retractable Cone Barrier System from Safety Direct2U works with existing traffic… Read more

29th August 2013

The Correct Way to Store Hazardous Substances

COSHH regulations are the Guidance on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and require that companies working with dangerous substances should do all they can to prevent and reduce the risk of employees coming into exposure of them. Click here for a free document download called ‘working with substances hazardous to health: A brief guide to COSHH’ Provided by HSE. Hazardous substances can come in many different forms, use this check list to make sure you know what may be a risk to people’s health and what needs storing correctly. • Chemicals • Gases • Fumes •… Read more

7th August 2013