FIRSTMATS Blog

When installing shelving within your workplace, it is vital to ensure that it has been put together correctly and is suitable for its purpose. If not, the risk of the...

Knowing how to handle compressed gas storage cylinders safely in the workplace is crucial. Many industries use different types of bottled gas for various purposes, but in the end, the risk...

Rubber is one of the world's most versatile substances; you can find it everywhere, from tyres to mechanical seals, hosepipes to conveyor belts, windscreen wipers to wellies. It’s so widely...

Top Ten Points To Consider When Buying a Sack Truck Sack trucks are used in many environments and allow goods to be transported easily across warehouses, shop floors, workshops and other...

Entrance mats are among the first things people notice when entering a room. They can give a great impression by making the space appear clean, professional, and welcoming (especially on wet and rainy...

Pallet Trucks are a ubiquitous piece of equipment in warehouses and distribution centres – they are cost-effective, easy to use with very little training, and improve safety and productivity dramatically....

How to use a trolley safely When heavy loads need to be moved safely and securely, trucks and trolleys are ideal. By utilising trolleys in your workplace, you...

Bunded pallets are an essential part of good chemical and hazardous liquid storage. Any time you store potentially dangerous liquids in storage tanks, drums or smaller containers, these should be kept...

Do you work in an industry that uses hazardous materials? Maybe you work in a school and want to improve your chemical storage. Or do you need a secure place in...

No matter what industry your business is in, accidents are bound to occur. And although this risk should be reduced by implementing the correct control measures, a fully and correctly...

The humble pallet truck is an essential tool found in almost all warehouses and factories, some of them moving hundreds of pallets per day. This facilitates the handling of warehouse stock...

If you’ve ever used a Self-Healing Cutting Mat, you’ll know what a brilliant invention they are. Any lines or marks you make on the mat after using your Stanley knife...

Knowing how to position a ladder properly before you climb up it is one of those life hacks, like dealing with a grizzly bear or a poisonous snake, that most...

If you’ve ever had to clean up spilt engine oil in the garage at home, you’ll know that using ordinary rags or cloths can be a dirty, slow job. That may be OK...

Flyball is a fun and exciting canine sport played by teams of dogs. The object of the game is for the dogs to run along a short track, jump over...

If you’re a keen crafter or hobbyist working at home on your kitchen or dining table, you’re probably looking for an effective way to protect your surfaces from damage due...

ESD, or Electrostatic Discharge is the sudden release of static electricity that occurs when two objects come into contact. Examples include the shock you can experience when touching the metallic...

GRP is an acronym for Glass Reinforced Plastic, which can also be referred to as Fibreglass or Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP). The material is made from small fibres of glass,...

Rubber Matting is one of the most essential pieces of equipment a Kitchen can use to increase safety. Find out how Rubber Matting can boost safety and...

So you’ve just bought a piece of Coir Matting. Maybe you are replacing an old, tired looking mat that has been there since you moved in, or...

Technicians regularly use anti-static wrist straps when they are building computers. They are also commonly used in conjunction with Anti-Static Mats. These wrist straps are also...