{"id":1277,"date":"2021-10-15T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/?p=1277"},"modified":"2021-10-06T09:56:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T08:56:09","slug":"which-safety-cabinets-should-i-be-using","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/which-safety-cabinets-should-i-be-using\/","title":{"rendered":"Which safety cabinets should I be using?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
We have a range of safety cabinets at Direct2U. This is to make sure we are able to cater to all environments safe. We have a option of cabinets to hold all harmful substances. Making them suitable to keep all working areas and staff safe. Explore our ranges from hazardous storage cabinets to CoSHH cabinets. As well as flammable storage cabinets and acid & alkali storage. Plus many more options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Why use safety cabinets?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Safety cabinets are essential for all businesses. As they also ensure the safety of employers and employees. In environments where hazardous substances are important to have a safe. As well as secure area for them to go. Another important reason to have safety cabinets is so these substances can separate. Thus decreasing the risk of accidental mixing, contamination or exposure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of this is CoSHH law. This is the control of substances hazardous to health regulation (2002). The law requires employers to control the use. And storage of harmful substances in the workplace. This law went into place to reduce the potential risk of harm to workers. As well as the public and surrounding environment. Examples of theses substances are chemical and gases. As well as asphyxiating gases, pesticides and biological agents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hazardous storage cabinets are one of the most popular cabinet ranges we offer. They store hazardous chemicals and liquids. Thus protecting employees from chemicals hazardous to health. Standard hazardous materials are in every day environments and used frequent. Thus it’s important to have this cupboard. Our yellow hazardous cabinets meet CoSHH and RIDDOR regulations. The yellow colour also helps these stand out in emergency. As well as being easy to recognise throughout a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CoSHH Storage Cabinets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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CoSHH cabinets are popular in industrial and workplace environments. They follow CoSHH regulations. Thus providing a safe and secure place to store hazardous chemicals. The grey CoSHH cabinets have anti-bacterial properties within the powder coating. They also have some fire-resistance, meaning they are fire-retardant and non-combustible. These cupboards are ideal for hazardous chemicals and gases. As well as flammable liquids, fumes and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dealing with flammable liquids also has to follow the practise of CoSHH regulations. Due to this our range is popular in warehouses and retail. As well as factories and laboratories. The bright red colour also offers instant visibility. The cabinets are for when using or creating chemicals, vapour, liquids. As well as gases, solids or dusts that can easily explode or burn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of these are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gases<\/strong> – liquefied petroleum gas & methane<\/li>
Dusts<\/strong> – sugar, flour, wood, coal, certain metals and synthetic organic chemicals<\/li>
Our acid and alkali cabinets are for storing hazardous substances. Items such as caustic and corrosive materials. The corrosive substances will damage and destroy other substances when in contact. This is why they need to be segregated from all other chemicals. They can also damage metals, living tissue or organic material. Thus making it extremely important to follow safety regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caustic substances can burn, corrode or dissolve living tissue. This is why they need to be correctly handled. By doing so injuries within the workplace will be avoided. We recommended keeping the storage area well ventilated. As well as keeping spill kits within reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outdoor Chemical Containers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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We offer a range of outdoor chemical storage containers. As it’s something requested a lot. Our standard cabinets would rust or corrode in a short time so we have alternative options. Thus they are able to protect substances from the elements. The larger sizes we are able to offer are perfect for storing oil containers. As well as fuel used with heavy machinery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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