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Speed Bump vs Speed Hump: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Posted on June 11, 2026

"Speed bump" and "speed hump" aren't the same thing. Fitting the wrong one to your site can mean poor speed reduction, vehicle damage complaints, or a device that's not legally permitted in that location. Here's what you need to know before specifying either.

Inside Out Progress

Posted on September 13, 2018

We have the first images of the inside progress of our new Warehouse! So far we have seen some incredible outdoor changes to this project over the recent months, and we're amazed to finally be able to reveal an indoor update. Our Marketing Executive and in house photographer, Amelia, gave a few words on what the building is like on a realistic scale.

Safe Working Load (SWL): What It Means, How It's Calculated, and Why the Number on Your Equipment Is Only Half the Story

Posted on June 10, 2026

Most people checking the safe working load on a piece of lifting equipment are looking for one number. But that number was calculated for specific conditions: a straight pull, normal temperature, no shock loading, ideal configuration. Change any of those conditions and you've changed the effective SWL, whether the label has been updated or not.

The Crane's Cracking On!

Posted on June 26, 2018

June has been a great month for the progress of our new build. The changes that can be seen on a weekly basis present an insight to a really exciting time here at The Workplace Depot. Throughout June we have seen that the construction process has been full steam ahead. A lot of the groundwork has gotten underway, with land being cleared and prepared for putting in the foundations.

Taking Our First Steps With Made in Britain

Posted on April 26, 2018

The Workplace Depot are very proud to announce we can now carry the #MiB logos on our safety steps- and that’s not Made in Bingham. With a new month comes a new avenue to explore, and our newest venture is a new membership with Made in Britain. We are delighted to have recently received our Made In Britain membership pack here at our head office.

Anthony The Apprentice

Posted on April 23, 2018

Our most recent apprentice, Anthony, has impressed our warehouse team and been offered a full time position. Here's what he had to say about his time at The Workplace Depot so far. Anthony joined our team in April 2017 when he began his Warehouse and Logistics Apprenticeship. He recently began his full time role that he was offered shortly after completing the apprenticeship.

The Workplace Depot Wins Yet Another Award

Posted on July 10, 2017

At the recent IoD East Midlands 2017 awards, Steve Miller, our Managing Director, was awarded East Midlands Family Business Director of the Year. Comments from our MD, Steve Miller - ‘I’m extremely humbled to win this award 2 years in a row. It’s fantastic to be recognised individually, however this award would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of all my team back at The Workplace Depot.

Workplace Depot Shortlisted for Online Business Awards!

Posted on June 16, 2016

This might be the year when The Workplace Depot has been shortlisted for the most awards ever. So we must be doing something right, right? :) This morning an email from the Online Business Awards arrived in my inbox. Hurray! I couldn't even remember we've applied for these Awards this year, so double joy!

Winners of the ECMOD Awards 2016

Posted on June 09, 2016

Last week we were invited to attend the ECMOD Awards at the Hurlingham Club, London. The ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards "were created to celebrate excellence across a meaningful range of categories and are entered by direct commerce and multichannel businesses across a wide range of both B2B and B2C merchandise categories & specialities.

ECMOD Awards 2016 Finalists

Posted on June 01, 2016

Great news this week... we've been shortlisted for the 2016 ECMOD Awards. The ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards have been established in 1998. Year after year they have increased their reputation and now represent a "must attend" for anyone in the retail industry. This is the first year we have been involved with the ECMOD Awards and are honoured to be amongst some of the big brand names taking part this year.

PVC Foam Matting - All You Need to Know

Posted on May 10, 2016

There are lots of jobs in the world that require employees to stand for extended periods of time. Whether these jobs are in retail, restaurant, manufacturing, heavy commercial, an industrial setting, standing for a long period of time can be strenuous on the feet, legs, back and other parts of the body. Standing on hard and unforgiving surfaces is primarily to blame for this growing discomfort and fatigue, and the solution is simpler than one might think.

The History & Usefulness of The Acrylic Convex Mirror

Posted on April 19, 2016

Convex mirrors are all around, in stores, parking garages and on the street almost everywhere we go, but people give them little to no thought when they see them. Have you ever wondered about where they come from, how they were invented and their importance in modern society? The creation of convex mirrors became possible with the advent of glass blowing in the mid-1700s. When a glass blower had a hot glass bulb they would fill it with a mixture of metals while it was still hot, coating the inside.