Workplace Safety 101

When it comes to safety in the workplace, it is the responsibility of everyone from the owner to the managers and supervisors to ensure that everyone is always safe. However, there are some things that can’t be avoided and some accidents that will happen no matter what safety precautions are taken, such as earthquakes or a fire. However, there are a few things that can be done to help to make sure that when something unexpected does occur; everyone and everything inside the building is as safe as possible.workplace safety

Safety Storage Cabinets

In any place of business, one of the best pieces of equipment that should be invested in are specialist high quality safety cabinets and these will work to keep company documents and paperwork safe whatever happens.

They are perfect for storing away dangerous items and it is vital to only invest in products that have a good reputation for all of the following:

  • Reliability
  • Ensure that they are not prone to malfunctioning or breaking
  • Compare prices to check that they are competitively priced
  • Look into the warranty that comes with them

Online research can be done to check that the company selling the cabinets has a solid reputation in the industry and it is also a good idea to look through social media feeds and read reviews to see what other people recommend.

Storing Dangerous Goods

Storing dangerous items away safely and securely is vital and this could be anything from chemicals used for cleaning to heavy machinery. Business owners should never take a risk when it comes to workplace safety and these cabinets are a simple yet effective way to store dangerous items out of sight.

Note: good quality cabinets will come with a specialist closing mechanism that allows the doors to open widely and this makes it easier to slide shelves in and out.

Below are a few examples of the different types of products that can be stored away in these safety storage cabinets:

  • Chemicals
  • Heavy machinery and equipment
  • Tools
  • Explosives
  • Any flammable liquids
  • Infectious substances
  • Radioactive materials
  • Compressed oxygen

Good quality safety cabinets by SEPMAR are ideal to use in any workplace from an office to a factory in order to store away any goods that could be considered dangerous. Toxic liquids, flammable solids and compressed toxic gases will need to be stored away carefully and business owners and managers need to be aware that some items also have a secondary risk factor.

For Example: Chlorine gas is listed as ‘toxic’ but is it also classified as being ‘corrosive’ and these doubly-dangerous products will always need to stored away safety in a specialist cabinet.

Workplace safety standards need to be implemented at all levels throughout a business and having safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and safety storage cabinets are vital in all places of business to ensure the safety of everyone in the building.