We all know about the supermarket trolley which needs an exorcist, its wheels spinning around as if possessed by Beelzebub. Or the sack truck who’s with one wheel that has gone on strike and decided that it ain’t gonna…
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Manual handling and lifting are responsible for over a third of all workplace injuries, according to the latest information from HSE. This makes investing in good quality manual handling equipment an essential item on the to-do list of any…
You’ve got the state-of-the-art bike, the aerodynamic helmet, the body-hugging lycra, and the king of the mountain attitude. It’s time to saddle up your carbon fibre pony and ride in to work! Cycling is, without a doubt, a major…
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Guide to REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)
At PARRS, we are always looking for products that minimise their impact on the environment. This might range from using bio-degradable packaging through to recycled material in our Roll-Step Kick-Step. Therefore we were very pleased when our partners at FORT approached…
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…
Effective manual handling is often a case of finding a simple solution to a complicated problem. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) define manual handling as: “…any transporting or supporting of a load (including the lifting, putting down,…
The management of any warehouse/stores needs an effective labelling and identification system, stock needs to be identified and in its rightful location in order to improve efficiency with order picking and minimise costly picking errors. PARRS offer a range…
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…
Working at height can be dangerous, therefore to help avoid accidents, a number of key points need to be taken into consideration: How long will the user be working at height? Up to a maximum of 30 minutes in one…
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…
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…
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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;…
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…
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.…
There are so many sack trucks on the market these days, that 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…
If your workplace has a warehouse or factory it is a health and safety necessity to have the right equipment to move heavy loads. Pallet Trucks are the easiest, most economical method of doing this. Before you buy, consider…
It is the responsibility of an employer to provide suitable storage for storage of flammable and hazardous liquids. There is some very useful guidance regarding this on the HSE website. In an ideal world we would not need to…
There are multiple benefits to an employer in offering staff secure cycle storage at work. Health A healthy employee is a happy and productive employee. By encouraging your staff to cycle to work, you are offering them the healthy…
Most businesses use shelves to store goods and materials, and racking units are often used for storage in warehouses and factories, typically in conjunction with pallets. Shelving and Racking Shelving and racking must be suitable for its purpose and…
Multi Trolley teaches us all that simple ideas are often the best. PARRS have been selling handling equipment for 130 years so when we were told by this Scandinavian company that they had a product that would revolutionise furniture…
The size and configuration of the locker compartment will be determined by the items to be stored e.g. the need to hang garments, size of bags/holdalls, the storage of motor cycle helmets and footwear etc. Is there a…
Workplace accidents are a common occurrence – with the majority of them being completely avoidable by using the right equipment and training your staff to use it properly. It’s estimated that at least 35% of injuries that lead to…
Pot Holes seem to be a peculiarly British disease. When travelling in France, driving is a real pleasure; you can take a drink of water without wearing the contents of the bottle, and you can drive in a straight…