You often hear people saying that they don’t need to wear hearing protection. That the noise isn’t going to be that loud. That you hear worse when going to a music concert or football stadium. That may be the case, but every loud noise will be doing damage to your hearing, especially if you are […]
Ear defenders are one piece of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) which are used for your hearing protection. These are mainly used on sites where there is a lot of noise which you need to be protected from. Ear defenders work by reducing the sound waves entering your ears, making the noisy environment much quieter. The […]
Laser engraving is becoming more popular as days go by, but for some, it can be a struggle to grow their business. Today, we are going to share with you how you can grow your laser engraving business. Firstly, you need to take advantage of the festive time of year that is Christmas. This is […]
When creating any product quality control is one of the most important aspects. In this article, we are going to look into why this is the case. In simple, quality control is important as it is ensuring the quality of your product is always kept to a high standard. For any company, you do not […]
There are many different types of bearing out there. Today we are going to look into some of the different types of bearings. Ball Bearings These are possibly one of the most common types of bearings. A ball bearing consists of a row of balls trapped between two pieces of metal known as races. The […]
Laser cutters are an extremely dangerous piece of equipment. Today I am going to discuss with you some safety tips for laser cutters. One of the most important things you should never do is leave the laser cutter unattended. This poses a massive safety risk. There should always be someone watching it incase a problem […]
As we all begin to head back out to work we are all feeling some degree of anxiety around covid19 and how safe our workplaces are. The most important factor to remember is if you have any concerns these should be raised with a supervisor or management. There are a few simple rules ALL workplaces […]
In March of 2020, the whole world was flipped upside down. We went into lockdown which meant only essential workers were heading out to work. Now we are in July, more and more of us are heading back out to work. But there are a lot of new safety measures in place. Let us have […]
Keeping your factory clean, safe and tidy is no easy feat. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Not just from management, but every member of staff must play their part, and here are a few of our top tips for helping you maintain a safe environment. Use suitable work equipment. Inspect and […]
A large portion of the work performed in the lifting industry is at heights. The risk of falls from heights is therefore much higher and far more likely to cause minor to serious injuries. In some cases, a fall could even be fatal. Taking safety precautions in order to prevent falls is therefore critical. Safety […]
Are you happy with the look of your garage door? Your garage is a part of your home, which is why you’ll want to make sure your garage looks the best it can. Silvelox garage doors are an excellent choice for any garage. You’ll find that these doors really enhance the overall look of your […]
3D printing is already changing the way we produce objects, but it’s also having a big effect in the food industry. 3D printing food is very popular and additive manufacturing has allowed for the creation of some pretty intricate treats. You will have seen some of these designs already in lavish chocolate shops and high […]
If you ask most people about mimic panels, they will simply give you a blank stare. Yet, most of us are very familiar with these systems, even if we don’t know what they are called. Quite simply, if you have seen the control panel for a fire alarm system, you have seen a mimic panel. […]
Have you ever thought that you’d love the look and feel of solid oak wood without having to spend an absolute fortune? Well, there are plenty of other options out there and we’re going to run through them in more detail. Engineered Oak flooring Engineered wood floor is probably the best option. It really does […]
It was recently reported on in the media that China and its 600 factories produce 60% of all the decorations in the world. This is quite astonishing really, and when we say decorations, we mean items such as tinsel, stockings of every size, plastic Christmas trees in blue and yellow and fluorescent pink, plastic pine […]