Workplace Equipment & Safety Blog | PARRS

Sack trucks (also known as hand trucks or sack barrows) are a sound investment for any workspace where manual handling tasks are carried out. But which type of sack truck should you choose?    There are many types, styles and designs of sack trucks, each suited to different needs and loads. The key to choosing the right sack truck is to identify the main purpose you need it to serve, which in turn will help you narrow down the options and find the type of sack truck that best meets... Read More

Here’s a quick guide to the different types of workplace matting options available: Entrance Matting 80% of dirt is brought into your working environment on foot.  Dirty and wet floors increase the chance of pedestrians slipping over.  Entrance Mats help create a safer entrance by: Preventing dirt travelling throughout the workplace Reducing slip hazards Removing dirt and moisture from shoes Making entrances look clean, tidy and professional Commercial Matting Whether you require water drainage, slip resistance, hardwearing floor covering, insulation or impact resistance, we have a product for you.  Commercial Matting... Read More

If you’re fed up with feeling cold indoors, then an electric heater could be the ideal solution to warm you up. Read this guide to find out more about buying heaters for your workplace. How much do you need to spend to get a decent electric heater? Electric heaters vary in price, ours start from about £14 +VAT for a small basic one, all the way up to £500+ for more powerful and advanced for warehouse and event heaters. How much do electric heaters cost to run? Running costs for... Read More

It’s that time of season where slips & falls occur at an increasing number.  Slip and fall accidents increase during the Autumn and Winter season for a number of reasons: there is less daylight leaves fall onto paths and become wet and slippery cold weather spells cause ice and snow to build up on paths There are effective actions that you can take to reduce the risk of a slip,trip or fall. Regardless of the size of your site, always ensure that regularly used walkways are promptly tackled. Remember to... Read More

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Selecting a good office chair with the right comfort and ergonomic features is really important, especially if the user is going to be sitting in it for long periods of time. PARRS have a wide choice of office chairs; consider comfort, support, features and of course budget when deciding on the right one. Guide to Features Seat Height Adjustment/Gas Lift Mechanism Chairs with adjustable seat height can be adapted to suit the users size and enable them to rest their feet flat on the floor. Gas lift chairs provide a... Read More

Autumn has arrived at PARRS when the Marketing Team come to work dressed for the Arctic and dead leaves and mud appear in the entrance to the building. Good quality entrance matting is a simple and cost-effective way to keep the dirt outside while presenting the right image where you work. Over time entrance matting can look scruffy, it can get saturated and stop having any drying effects. Your entrance matting needs replacing if dirty, wet footprints appear on the floor beyond the matting. Entrance Matting should be:- highly absorbent... Read More

Clear communications are very important to ensure that people use the recycling bins and put the correct items in them. Tell them why you are recycling e.g. why it will save money and what the environmental benefits will be. Encourage senior management to get involved: their buy-in is important and it is beneficial for messages to come from them. Information about the recycling services can be discussed at team meetings, through the intranet, internal newsletters as well as verbally and by using posters. Speak to cleaning staff to ensure that... Read More

There are so many sack trucks on the market these days, making the right choice can be a tricky one.  Here are eight points to consider when selecting your new Sack Truck:- How often will the Sack Truck be used? Several times a day or just occasionally? A Sack Truck used on a regular basis should be viewed as a long-term investment so a Sack Truck made in the UK or Europe and/or supplied with extended guarantee tick the box here.  You can afford to spend little less on a Sack Truck that is only used... Read More