Safety is paramount on construction sites and there are strict rules and regulations to follow, including which vacuum cleaner you need to use.
It might not be your first priority when you arrive at site, but you could unknowingly be breaching health and safety regulations, endangering yourself and those around you, as well as costing you a hefty fine if you don’t use a vacuum cleaner fit for the job.
I’m sure you have seen plenty of ‘winter is coming’ captions from companies but, winter is coming, and it can throw up all sorts of weather conditions and issues for the UK.
Tucked away in our construction category is the unsung hero of the construction site, rubble chutes.
They aren’t the most glamorous of products, but on a building site they’re important for keeping things tidy and quickly disposing of waste.
They aren’t something you’d normally hear much about from companies, so we’ve taken a closer look at rubble chutes to help you get a better understanding of what they are, their components and how they work.
You might look at our truck and trolley category and think that they’re all the same, but we’re here to set the record straight. Each truck and trolley has been manufactured to be perfect for its required use. A bottle truck has been made to be perfect for storing bottles, and the mobile ingredient bins have been designed to be perfect for storing ingredients or food.
Recycling has fast become a massive part of everyday life in the UK - whether business or home, and rightly so – but have you ever wondered what happens to your plastic once you send it off to the recycling?
The sun is breaking through and winter is a distant memory. For now at least. This means your grit bin has likely become redundant, stored away in the dark recesses of your warehouse, storage cupboard or office during the warmer months.
What if we told you that you could reuse your grit bin around the office?
Here are some of our favourite ways to reuse your grit bin during the warmer periods.
Encouraging reuse of reusable items in the office can be a tricky task. It's one thing doing it in a small home, it's a whole other ball game trying to encourage an office full of people to get on board. You’ll need to make sure you have an easy-to-follow plan at the ready, and maybe a cup of tea or biscuits to persuade colleagues.
The fogging machine (also called a fogger or fumigator) is a versatile piece of equipment that uses a fine spray to apply a disinfectant solution. While fogging machines are not a new invention, they rose to prominence during the recent pandemic.
The competition for your custom has never been higher. Countries across the world, including Britain, are manufacturing high-quality products. As a consumer, this is great news for you, as manufacturers will keep striving to make their products the best quality on the market, leaving you to reap the benefits of this competition.
Getting your household to recycle is one thing, getting your workplace recycling is another task altogether. As hard as it may be, it’s part of your duty as a responsible employer to encourage workplace recycling, wherever possible.
Over four million properties in the UK aren’t connected to the gas mains. The most common solution is an oil tank heating system. Despite many perceived negatives of using an oil tank, the people using them in their property will be benefitting in several ways. If you are on the fence about using an oil tank, let us settle a few of those concerns while giving you a few things to consider.
You might work with a product every day but have no idea what the manufacturing process is or why they use a specific material to manufacture a product. If that is you, we are here to help you understand the different materials and what the reason for using them is. Across our product range, certain materials are used more than others and there is always a good reason for this. Let’s look at the most common materials, their benefits and where you will find them.
When bad weather arrives, making sure paths and roads are clear and safe is important. This is where the confusion of who the responsibility falls on to clear streets and roads arises. As a business owner, you want to make sure your land is safe to avoid slips or trips for employees and visitors. Do you know what is the council's responsibility to clear? Do you know what is your responsibility to clear?
We are all going that extra step to protect and preserve our environment. This includes taking care to dispose of waste and recycling in the right way. As a headteacher, business owner or local council worker you will need to ensure there are enough waste bin locations outdoors. We have had a look at the key characteristics of outdoor bins which make them ideal for year-round use.
The UK weather can be temperamental. One day it’s clear, the next it’s raining, and the day after it's icy. You need to make sure you are ready for anything.
Arguably the most difficult weather condition to manage is snow and freezing temperatures. To make things that bit more complicated, the products used to prevent ice aren’t the easiest to get your head around.
Rainwater harvesting is becoming increasingly popular across the UK due to several reasons. By harvesting rainwater, you can reduce your company's water bills, but also help the environment while you are at it.
If you are thinking of starting to harvest rainwater, then you probably have a few questions.
Making sure your car meets all the rules and regulations in place can be a challenging task. Understanding why you need to use a certain liquid or material complicates the matter even further. AdBlue is one such example. We have done the hard work for you and put together a short explanation guide to AdBlue and why it is so important to diesel cars.
An IBC, or intermediate bulk container to give it its full name, is a container that stores and transports water. Their cube design allows the user to transport more water than they would be able to in a cylindrically shaped container. Outside of their normal use, an IBC can be used for an array of different uses. We are often flooded with examples from our customers of their creative uses for an IBC.
