Safety Archives - Distribution Maintenance

Distribution Maintenance awarded Safe Contractor Accreditation for 2021

8 February 2021

Health and Safety has always played a key part in the service that Distribution Maintenance provides. We are therefore pleased to announce that we have again been awarded Safe Contractor […]

What Types Of Castors Are There?

26 August 2020

Castors are made of different types of material: Polyurethane. PU castors are a commonly used castor and are held in high regard for their vibration damping properties, giving them a […]

Roll Cage Castors – Which ones should I use?

6 August 2020

A roll cage is only as good as the castors fitted to it and if the wheel fails, then the cage cannot be used. But finding castors that match your […]

Top Tips on Roll Cage Safety

22 June 2020

Improper loading and movement of roll cages can often be the cause of accidents and injury. It’s paramount to ensure all staff who work with roll cages are aware of how to operate them safely. Here are some safety tips for the loading and movement of roll cages.

How to Load a Roll Cage Safely

9 June 2020

Ensuring the correct and safe loading of roll cages is vital to preventing injuries and accidents. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) about a third of accidents in businesses that use roll cages are related to their improper loading or misuse.

Is Your Warehouse Social Distance Compliant?

26 May 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, businesses must comply with social distancing measures, to keep their employees safe and limit the spread of the virus. Those who are concerned about social distancing in their own warehouses are well-advised to consider the following ideas.

How to keep your warehouse safe

16 March 2020

When it comes to warehouse safety, there are some safety factors that start to get overlooked. Safety procedures are often disregarded or forgotten about in a number of workplaces due to a lack of time, not enough resources, or an opportunity to cut corners with other aspects just to save some money. However, when safety procedures are implemented soundly, there are a lot of big benefits.

How to prevent accidents in the workplace

16 March 2016

This is a question on the mind of a warehouse manager all the time. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK has a host of good advice and we thought it might be helpful to pull together some key guides from across the internet to help to minimise accidents