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The weeks leading up to Christmas are the busiest of the year for the majority of businesses – especially warehouses. You might be experiencing an influx of orders, you may have taken on temporary staff to cope with the heightened demand, and you might be stocking new products specific to this time of year. All of these factors can combine to turn Christmas into a disaster if your warehouse isn’t adequately prepared. To get you ready for the Christmas rush, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help you achieve maximum efficiency and minimise the risk of accidents at...

If you have pallet racking in your warehouse, you’ll need to know how to inspect and maintain it properly. Without regular inspections and sufficient repairs, you could suffer product damage, and even put your employees at risk of serious injury. There are also benefits to pallet racking inspections – holding them often could help to reduce your insurance premiums, saving you money in the long-term. The legislation There are many rules and regulations in place to ensure that racking inspections are carried out in a certain way. Under the PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 1998, pallet racking...

If you’re planning to invest in a pallet racking solution, you’ll already know that this isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. There are so many different elements and factors to consider, from the selection of the racking itself to the design and installation of the solution. The cost, the legal health and safety requirements and the downtime it will cause to your business when it’s being fitted must all be factored in, among many other considerations. If a new or used pallet racking solution is on the cards for your business, read on to discover the most important things...

In every warehouse, a good shelving and racking solution is a must. Without a robust, efficient solution, your everyday operations will be chaotic, and you could even be putting members of staff at risk. But what about the pieces of equipment which are often overlooked; the supporting accessories that are an integral cog in the machinery of your business? From security signage to extra shelves, every warehouse needs a range of extra pieces of equipment to ensure their business runs like clockwork. Take a look at these essential accessories that no warehouse environment can afford to be without. Extra shelves...

Every good warehouse needs a pallet racking system that measures up. Pallet racking is one of the most important aspects of your warehouse, and if you get it wrong, you could hinder your business’ growth and progress – and even cause an accident or an injury. Naturally, when it comes to finding a new pallet racking solution, you’ll be keeping an eye on the budget. Buying a brand new, custom-made system can be very expensive, especially if you’re going for top-of-the-range equipment. Luckily, for businesses that are trying to live within their means, there’s an alternative. Why not buy a...