{"id":1995,"date":"2025-04-28T11:39:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T10:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/?p=1995"},"modified":"2025-04-28T12:33:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:33:50","slug":"world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"World Day for Safety and Health at Work!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-1024x441.jpeg\" alt=\"World Day for Safety and Health at Work\" class=\"wp-image-2007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-1024x441.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-300x129.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-768x331.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-980x423.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work.jpeg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 to a lack of safety measures and correct procedures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can help to reduce these figures. By putting the correct safety measures in place, you can help keep everyone safe and prevent accidents and injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, our wide range of safety products can help to keep you safe. We also have EN 131 certified warehouse steps, Ergonomical office chairs, workbenches, barriers and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect your equipment with our barriers! \ud83e\uddba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/safety-barriers\/impact-barriers\/low-level-barriers-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/low-level-barriers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1996\" style=\"width:363px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/low-level-barriers.jpg 560w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/low-level-barriers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/low-level-barriers-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/safety-barriers\/impact-barriers\/low-level-barriers-0\">Low Level Warehouse Barriers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed to protect machinery, pallets and warehouse units from traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufactured from heavy-duty gauge steel box sections with a fully welded construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder coated with Germ Guard Active Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Supplied with floor fixings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get in touch for custom sizes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/safety-barriers\/impact-barriers\/low-level-barriers-0\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Store your Hazardous substances! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/hazardous-storage\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/hazardous-cabinets-group.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1997\" style=\"width:378px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/hazardous-cabinets-group.jpg 560w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/hazardous-cabinets-group-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/hazardous-cabinets-group-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/hazardous-storage\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\">Hazardous Storage Cabinets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meets CoSHH regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure 2-point locking system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplied with GHS and CLP compliant flammable label<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK manufactured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rust-resisting galvanised shelves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An integral sump at the bottom for handling spills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/hazardous-storage\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We have something for flammable substances, too! \ud83d\udd25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/hazardous-storage\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\/hazsafe-flamsafe-security-box\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/haz-and-flam-safe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1998\" style=\"width:399px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/haz-and-flam-safe.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/haz-and-flam-safe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/haz-and-flam-safe-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/hazardous-storage\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\/hazsafe-flamsafe-security-box\">HazSafe and FlamSafe Security Box<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Catch lock fitting allowing users to utilise their own padlock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security catch to keep the lid open when in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meets Reaction to Fire Classification   EN13501-1 standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder coated with Germ Guard Active Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warning labels provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An internal ventilation system to prevent the accumulation of flames<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/hazardous-storage\/hazardous-storage-cabinets\/hazsafe-flamsafe-security-box\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensure your Safety Steps meet regulations! \ud83d\udcdd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/access-equipment\/warehouse-steps\/weight-reactive-climb-it-safety-steps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/weight-reactive.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/weight-reactive.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/weight-reactive-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/weight-reactive-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/access-equipment\/warehouse-steps\/weight-reactive-climb-it-safety-steps\">Weight Reactive Climb-It Safety Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certified to EN 131<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight reactive castors which ensure steps are fixed to the ground when in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe guardrail and spring gate for added safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide platform with a non-slip surface and kick board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>150kg load capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available with 3, 4 or 5 treads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/access-equipment\/warehouse-steps\/weight-reactive-climb-it-safety-steps\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workbenches to protect you while you work \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/workbenches\/work-benches\/esd-workbenches\/esd-square-tube-industrial-workbenches.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/esd-workbenches-with-esd-protective-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1999\" style=\"width:395px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/esd-workbenches-with-esd-protective-icon.jpg 560w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/esd-workbenches-with-esd-protective-icon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/esd-workbenches-with-esd-protective-icon-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/workbenches\/work-benches\/esd-workbenches\/esd-square-tube-industrial-workbenches.html\">ESD Workbenches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available with Neostat or Lamstat worktops, suitable for static-controlled areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welded tubular steel construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder coated light grey framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide range of static dissipative bench accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500kg load capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK manufactured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/workbenches\/work-benches\/esd-workbenches\/esd-square-tube-industrial-workbenches.html\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Something for the office staff! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/office-furniture\/chairs\/shelby-3d-dynamic-ergonomic-chair\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/shelby-chair.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000\" style=\"width:394px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/shelby-chair.jpg 560w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/shelby-chair-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/shelby-chair-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/office-furniture\/chairs\/shelby-3d-dynamic-ergonomic-chair\">Shelby 3D Dynamic Ergonomic Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30-degree synchronous swing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ergonomic and fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds a stylish and modern touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK manufactured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 year warranty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features a dual back to improve posture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of grey or black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option for with or without a headrest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/office-furniture\/chairs\/shelby-3d-dynamic-ergonomic-chair\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent injuries from heavy lifting \ud83d\udcaa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/scissor-lift-table-500kg-capacity\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/500kg-scissor-lift.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2001\" style=\"width:373px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/500kg-scissor-lift.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/500kg-scissor-lift-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/500kg-scissor-lift-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/scissor-lift-table-500kg-capacity\">TUFF Heavy Duty Scissor Lift Table &#8211; 500kg Capacity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideal for use as a height-adjustable work table as well as a transport trolley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents injuries from heavy lifting and transporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manually elevated by pump action foot pedal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500kg load capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folding handle for savings space when in storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/scissor-lift-table-500kg-capacity\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you celebrate this year? \ud83c\udf89<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, workplaces hold safety-themed competitions, organise campaigns, post on social media and educate employees. These simple things can help save lives! So, make sure to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why wait? \u23f0\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why wait to keep your staff safe? These small investments offer a long-lasting solution to safety, preventing accidents and injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a larger order enquiry, please get in touch. We can offer free site visits and large order discounts, so why wait? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our sales team are available via live chat, email or phone to respond to any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/contact\">questions about our range.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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