Most jobs nowadays require people to sit whilst working. This is partly due to the rapid increase in I.T. and mechanisation within business and industry. Unsuitable seating can cause people to adopt awkward postures which can lead to discomfort, back pain and upper limb disorders. This may prove costly to employers in the form of… Continue Reading
Seating and storage solutions
Managing your chemical storage
As well as having appropriate chemical storage cabinets, you will also have to consider how you manage these hazardous substances. Much of this is common sense, but because we understand the importance of adhering to the COSHH legislation, we thought we’d give you a bit of advice. Using your chemical storage cabinets If you have… Continue Reading
Acid storage cabinets – some practical advice
If you have to store acids and other hazardous materials, remember you must comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (CoSHH). You’ll also find the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) makes practical recommendations based on the CoSHH rules. As a supplier of acid storage cabinets, we are often asked for practical… Continue Reading
Poisons’ storage advice
To continue our series of advice on the storage of hazardous materials, this post is looking at the storage of poisons. Like any other hazmat substance, poisons must be stored in a dedicated cabinet and you must comply fully with the CoSHH legislation. Using poisons cabinets Do not cram poisons into your storage cabinet. If… Continue Reading
Storage advice for solvents and flammable liquids
There are few things as terrifying and as dangerous as fire. The risk to life and property is immense. The fire statistics for 2011 speak for themselves. Between April and September, 149 people died in fires in the UK. Another 2,120 people were injured. If you store solvents or any flammable liquids, you must adhere… Continue Reading
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