Author: Pittman Safety & Traffic

As the social distancing era moves on you will notice how shopfronts and supermarkets have done their best to adapt. Floor markings have been put in place to remind customers where they should stand, signage has been deployed and screens have been set up to protect till workers.   As per HSE and WHO guidelines people are urged to keep back at least 2 metres from each other. This attempts to flatten the curve and reduce the number of infections that can be transmitted from person to person....

During the Covid-19 pandemic it’s essential for businesses to promote good hygiene practise. This applies not only to customers visiting your premises – employees need to lead by example. In order to promote the right message signs are available to instantly get it across to nearby pedestrians. Whether you need to direct customers to the nearest bathroom or you need to remind employees on the importance of cleanliness signs are available. Use social distancing signs to help in the fight ag...

Crowd control is very important in today’s world, especially with social distancing at the forefront. With most public spaces, events and outdoor facilities things are expected to resume as normal once the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. A lot of businesses may see a quick surge of footfall and traffic once lockdowns have been lifted. In these cases, it is of utmost importance to be as prepared as possible. Crowd control will be of special importance – where social distancing...

Social distancing is required now more than ever - it's crucial that businesses and individuals alike comply with standards set out by the government. Social distancing aims to "flatten the curve" and push new cases of infection down during a pandemic. Where businesses still remain open it's important to encourage customers and fellow employees to abide by social distancing regulations. Where it may not sound so easy there are a number of measures you can take to help you keep distances...

During this current COVID-19 pandemic it is of extreme importance to maintain the best levels of hygiene. Having good business hygiene not only keeps employees safe and healthy - it helps to keep production moving as long as possible. However, hygiene means much more than regular hand washing and surface cleansing, as those in the agriculture and food processing enviroments will tell you. In these areas even the slightest piece of dirt or debris tracked in via shoes can cause major problem...

With Storm Lorenzo hitting the headlines over the last week or so it’s a reminder that the harsh Winter weather will be upon us before we know it. With Winter rolling around fast it’s always good to be prepared for the worst, especially in a business capacity. Here at Pittman we always have the best products available to help you combat the Winter months – remember, it’s never too early to prepare. Making preparations now will save you time and money later. To help you get started we ha...

Our long-standing Flexbrite™ Flexible Bollard range gained 2 fantastic new additions this week – our Flexbrite City and Flexbrite Metro bollard join the superb flexible bollard ranks, complementing the already diverse Flexbrite™ range. The Flexbrite City Flexible Bollard and Flexbrite Metro Flexible Bollard offer an excellent alternative to our standard Flexbrite™ bollard, where their design is ideal for the likes of public spaces as well as professional environments. At first glance the C...

Bike repair stations are slowly becoming a much sought after product for the likes of bike storage facilities and, if you have seen how they operate and how they can help a business premises, school, college, garage etc. you will see first hand why every bike storage facility in the country should have one. Bike repair stations offer more than just a way for bike users to fix their bikes – they provide a means for employees, students and more to keep on time, reduce costly bike repairs fro...

  Choosing the right bike rack can be a tough decision – depending on your needs or your area there could be any amount of reasons to choose one bike rack over another. At Pittman we want to make the choice that much easier for you. Our easy to follow guide below outlines the advantages for each of our best-selling bike rack types and where and when best to use them. Compact Bike Rack Stores from 3-5 bikes at once Made from zinc-plated steel – highly durable O...

The Slow Stop Guarding Systems are a fast-growing product range and have become a staple part of our warehouse products that we have to offer, with great reason. As you’ll see with Slow Stop after purchase it’s easy to see why the range is loved so much across Europe where it has been fitted into many warehouses, freight depots, factories and more. Whether you are in charge of health and safety, you are the owner of a business or looking after employees is your top priority the Slow St...