This month we are looking into storage and handling systems and how they work well together. Apart from the obvious throw away HSE issues starting with the steps on the railings, cluttered aisles and lack of high level conveyor guarding, there is scope for better picking systems that could transform any business struggling with the issues we all face in this new …
6 Best Design Tips for Industrial Buildings
It is a frequent occasion in the industry to overpay for industrial building, tents or canopies. Each purpose and circumstance differs, but the list below is a good start in the right direction. 1. Be Specific about the Purpose Being well-defined about the purpose of your building is key to costs and specifically that of ownership. A building erected in …
How to measure up for the best building fit
This month we are looking at how to get more from the assets you have. Scroll down to see practical tips and solutions for: Industrial Buildings Storage systems Vehicles Workshops Production Get the Right Storage Solutions for the job Here is a basic but thought-provoking list of some of the things we come across, which need extra considerations: Animals Mixed …
3 Cost-Effective Ways to Maximise Warehouse Space
Optimising existing floor space and storage capacity of a warehouse has a tremendous effect on its profitability. The following options are the most cost-effective ways to maximise warehouse space. 1. Increase the Space of Your Warehouse with a Mezzanine Floor Start by considering how much headroom you’ve got available. Five metres should be enough to install a mezzanine floor. Depending …
Why successful businesses fit safety barriers
You might not necessarily associate safety barriers with being organised, productive and confident but we promise you they can up your work game in no time, and here is how: What safety barriers do to protect your investments Companies that fit good quality safety barriers have noticeably less incidents than those who don’t. Machinery and warehouse infrastructure lasts considerably longer …
Should you repair or replace pallet racking?
Pallet racking accounts for a large percentage of accidents in warehouses across the UK. Every year more than 100,000 injures are reported in the industry. Most of these are caused by forklift collisions and falling objects from pallet racking. Looking at these figures a small upright dent doesn’t seem that minor anymore, does it? Such small damage would rarely cause collapse …
These Workbenches Make World’s Most Comfortable Workspace
Between stress and injury the UK writes off over 16 million working days per year. Add to this the loss of productivity through poorly set out workspace and doing your job becomes extra tricky and stressful. Well, not anymore! Just as with popular ‘One size fits all’ hot desks the new ‘one fit sizes all’ height adjustable workbenches provide 3 critical …
3 Secret Solutions to Maximise Workbench Storage Space
Not having enough storage space at a workstation can sometimes be an issue and first solution that comes to mind is enlarging the worktop. This is, however, not the best way forward and here’s why a bigger workbench is not the answer. Using the top of the bench for storage means reducing the actual work space, thus productivity and time …
If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix it or Why We Need Paper Records
Many businesses are going paperless but the more people scream ‘go green’ the more others stay where they are with paper records. Why? Paper storage still works. So do locked rooms, and data storage is more secure… Until it isn’t. Paper is Valuable Vast quantities of World War II records are stored at national archives and libraries across the world. …
5 Main Ways to Make Pallet Racking Last Long
Pallet racking is an expensive investment, and not something you would want to replace in a hurry. If you have initially purchased quality racking, the lifespan should be very good. There are a few things you need to look out for to keep your pallet racking in good condition and protect your investment. Pallet racking should last many years. If …
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