Product Updates

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.

What Kind of Trolleys Does Your Business Need?

Posted on August 27, 2015

Range of Fetra Trucks and Trolleys All businesses are in need of a way to move inventory without causing injury to its employees. A heavy-duty platform trolley is the perfect tool to get the job done. These can be tailored to meet the different needs of your company. These devices come in a variety of styles and functionalities, so you won’t have trouble finding one that is perfect for your industry. Platform Trolleys If your business is in need of a heavy-duty trolley to transport materials, the platform trolley is the right choice. With a flat bottom and swivel wheels, this device can handle the load. It is also the right choice for a warehouse that needs a vehicle to transport items from place to place. These are also perfect for transporting materials out to the customer. Some come with a no-slip platform to accommodate various types of products and ensure that products stay on the device. Order Picking Trolleys Sometimes picking orders and transferring them to a wheeled...

Four Types of Shelving Units You May Need For Your Business

Posted on August 25, 2015

Shelving systems are an integral part of any business. Whether it is a retail space or large industrial building, these devices can keep products neatly displayed; but they are not all made from the same materials. Some are made from sturdy metal and others have small plastic bins to keep small item organized. When it comes to selecting the right one, you should consider the different types of shelving units available on the market and their uses. Wire Shelves - Kitchen Shelving If your business is in need of shelving systems that provide more visibility to the products or an increased air flow, wire shelves are the right choice. These items must have proper ventilation to store food in the kitchen and prevent the growth of bacteria. This allows air to flow and prohibits the growth of mold and mildew. According to blogger Lori Mealey, getting the right storage will reduce cross contamination. They also are easy to assemble and can be expanded as the business grows...

Be in Charge With our Laptop Charging Lockers!

Posted on May 22, 2015

There’s nothing worse than being on your phone, laptop or tablet and it running out of battery! Whether you are at work, school or the gym, laptop charging lockers are a revelation for those of us who are always on the go and might not be at home long enough to get a fully powered battery on our electronic devices. Considering technology plays a huge part in our lives today, the majority of people need and depend on devices such as mobile phones and laptops in order to carry out work and personal duties, even when they are on the go. Millions of businesses today use laptops, and keeping them safe and secure from damage should be a top priority. It should be a great comfort knowing that day or night you can leave your laptop with the peace of mind that when you return it will be there and ready for action; with our secure laptop lockers, you can keep your laptops safe when not in use. Our laptop lockers for charging and storing of laptop computers are ideal for IT departments, office environments...

Labelling Hazardous Storage – GHS

Posted on February 04, 2015

The Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, also known as GHS, is an internationally recognised system that conforms to consistent criteria regarding the classification and labelling of chemicals. Chemical classification is extremely important; it helps you to be aware of how the chemicals you are supplying could potentially harm you, others around you and the environment. If you are unsure about the legislation regarding the labelling requirements of chemicals you may be handling and supplying, visit the HSE website for more information. Understanding GHS The GHS was created by the United Nations, after development began at the United Nations Rio Conference in 1992. Considering the fact that there used to be a variety of regulations concerning hazard classification being carried out in numerous countries, although these were similar in content, they resulted in multiple meanings for the same hazard in different countries. With this in mind, it was decided...

Ramp Up Convenience and Safety with Workplace Utility Ramps

Posted on April 29, 2014

Workplace utility ramps are designed to provide convenience and prevent tripping accidents at your office, warehouse, workshop, departmental store, or anywhere else where you're dealing with uneven floor levels or kerbs. If you have ever tried to push a pallet truck, trolley, or wheel chair over a kerb or step, you know how hard it can be to negotiate just a few inches of height difference. Utility ramps solve the problem and make wheeled movement between uneven levels very easy. Types of Utility Ramps Apart from the broad variety of ramps available at The Workplace Depot, there may be other variants of this simple contraption that you could buy at your local hardware store. However, the utility ramps that we offer are tested and guaranteed for quality. Each utility ramp comes with specified load limits and a recommended utility height and use. From ramps for cars to those for bicycles, wheelchairs, pallet trucks, sack trucks, reel trucks, trolleys, and pedestrians, you'll find them all...

Order Picking Trolleys - Types and Uses

Posted on February 18, 2014

As petty as it may seem, it is important to think twice before you choose a trolley for your workplace. A heavy duty trolley would seem useless in a grocery store, whereas as a shopping cart has no business whatsoever in a warehouse. With the increasing varieties of trolleys in becoming available each day, retailers should choose wisely for their own convenience. Warehouse Trolleys Warehouses are large buildings that are purpose-built for storing goods. Shipments are regularly loaded and unloaded in warehouses; hence, warehouses are generally equipped with loading docks. The frequent transfer of heavy consignments calls for firmly-built and spacious order picking trolleys. The trolleys that are usually found in warehouses are "ladder trolleys" and "heavy-duty bin trolleys". Tons of goods are brought and stored in warehouses everyday; hence, a lot of shelves are needed to store them. Ladder trolleys make it easier to carry and tack goods. Ladder trolleys are equipped with 2 to 3 consecutive...

How Speed Ramps Play a Role in Urban Traffic Calming

Posted on January 21, 2014

Construction sites, heavy traffic times, and weather hazards can make roads dangerous and speed ramps are playing an important role in helping traffic to move more slowly and safely. Known as traffic calming devices, speed ramps or speed bumps are used both in residential and commercial settings. Designed to slow the speed of vehicles to safer speeds of fewer than 20 mph, speed ramps are usually constructed of high-density rubber. These systems have been employed on European roads for decades, and have proven to make both driving and walking safer. Today, traffic-calming measures like the speed bump are in use in North America and around the world. As a result, thousands of traffic accidents and fatalities have been avoided. In Residential Neighbourhoods Traffic calming speed bumps, when employed in a residential setting have made them safer and more pleasant to live in. The reduced volume and speed of traffic that speed ramps offer has reduced not only the severity of pedestrian crashes...

A "Bumper" Blog

Posted on October 10, 2013

We know the word bumper means something big, enormous, or extraordinarily large. Things are often sold in bumper packs, meaning you get more for your money. What about a bump on the head? Where does that come from? Where did the very clumsy Mr Bump get his name? In a very “countdown” style, here is an origins of words blog, looking at the fun and squidgy term: Bumper. The first use of the word bumper was in the mid seventeenth century as a description of a full glass. In approximately 1670, the term bumper was an adjective for a glass or goblet filled with wine or beer. If you had a full glass of wine or beer, you were likely to be wealthy and living comfortably at this time, possibly giving us the link to something bumper being excessive as we use it today. The use of bumper to denote a glass of beer or wine that was full to the brim is said to have developed into meaning a swelling of some sort in general. The commonly used phrase "bumper crop" is believed to originate from the image...

Never Mind the Bollards

Posted on September 27, 2013

You may have heard the news story about the gentleman who, in order to brighten up his day, decided to climb inside a traffic bollard and then inevitably got stuck inside, resulting in the police being called to help pull the man out of the bollard. After this strange occurrence, we would like to take a closer look at bollards and discover that there is more to the humble bollard than meets the eye. Bollards of all shapes and sizes line our streets up and down the country and have become an overlooked feature of society and of the urban landscape. They are used to separate pathways, divide roads and as traffic calming measures in city centres. But a bollard is not chosen solely because of its purpose, there are many other considerations that concern the urban surroundings which determine why and where a bollard is used. Any street furniture, including bollards, bins and benches, has to be approved in correspondence to the heritage guidelines in place for a specific space. It is important...

Pal-Disc Pallet Turntable

Posted on July 22, 2013

The Pal-Disc Pallet Turntable is a free-rotating turntable for loads of up to 2,000kg, and has a ramped edge for easy pallet truck loading. The turntable has a wide range of industrial uses including the automotive & engineering industries, animal feeds, grain silos, aggregates and general warehousing. Virtually Maintenance Free One of the most impressive aspects of the turntable is the fact that it is virtually maintenance free. It is suitable for use in 'harsh' environments where there might be high levels of dust and grime – such as the aggregates and animal feed industries. It has a brush strip on the inner age which can prevent some of the worse aspects of a dirty environment. Although the Pal-Disc Pallet Turntable is not specifically designed to be used outdoors, it can and is used by some businesses externally. The manufacturer would however recommend carefully monitoring it and ensuring it is kept well lubricated when used outdoors. It can also be used at cold temperatures in facilities...