11/11/2024
Working in large warehouse spaces or freezer environments presents unique challenges, especially when temperatures drop. Be prepared!
13/06/2024
June is National Safety Month, an ideal time to assess and enhance the safety measures in your food production business.
04/03/2024
Ensuring workplace safety is paramount in any industry, but it holds particular importance in food manufacturing where risks of contamination and injury are high.
09/11/2023
Did you know that insulating the body, as opposed to the actual physical location where you are working, such as a warehouse, is much more energy efficient?
05/09/2023
Ensuring employees have the necessary health and safety training is crucial. Understand the law and types of training you should consider.
03/08/2023
Christmas is a peak season for food businesses of all kinds, from manufacturers to breweries. Whether you are producing, storing, packaging or distributing food and drink, you need to ensure that you have the right equipment, ingredients and supplies to meet the high demand and expectations of your customers. But why should you start preparing for Christmas manufacturing now, when it is still months away? Here are some good reasons to get ahead of the game and plan your Christmas manufacturing in advance. Ensure health and safety compliance One of... Read More
25/06/2021
Different fabrics. Different closures. Different cuffs. With so many options to choose from, selecting the best lab coat can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together this practical buying guide – featuring everything you need to know about purchasing an excellent, cost-effective lab coat that suits your needs. Purpose & Benefits of Laboratory Coats Just like gloves or safety glasses, lab coats act as protective barriers against substances you work with, like hazardous chemicals or biological agents. Laboratory coats shield your skin and clothing from incidental spills, as well as... Read More
04/01/2019
The FlexiTog workwear has always been one of our most popular ranges, offering warmth, breathability and durability for those working in chilled or freezing environments. FlexiTog have recently introduced a number of upgrades to their classic collection range as well as introducing the new Endurance Drive range, ideal for forklift drivers. Endurance Drive The Endurance drive collection uses new technology for maximum warmth and comfort – perfect for forklift drivers. As the activity rate is low when sitting for long periods, the thermal and breathability properties of the products within this range have been... Read More
Our Alsico workwear range is a fantastic addition for companies looking to improve the quality and durability of their workwear range. For businesses within the food industry, we have a selection of food safe garments that comply with guidelines such as BRC and SALSA. A food safety requirement for garments is to have no external pockets, this is to remove the risk of any items falling out of pockets and contaminating the product. We have recently introduced a selection of new colours to the Lab Coat without pockets and the Food Trade Trousers... Read More
Working in low temperatures can create significant risk to employee health, short term and long term. If you are frequently exposed to cold temperatures at work, it is vital that you enlist appropriate workwear to keep you warm and safe. Just an hour or two’s exposure to cold temperatures can cause health issues such as swelling and soreness. These symptoms can worsen if exposure to cold continues. For those working in wet or damp cold conditions are at a greater health risk. If employees find that their feet are consistently... Read More
