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Stolen tools are a real headache for those in the construction or facilities industry. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, it can have serious domino effects throughout companies. Tools on their own are critical assets on any construction site, and having them stolen can produce significant short to long-term setbacks. Having your tools stolen can result in - high replacement costs a loss in earnings damaged property missed project deadlines It’s not only small t...

Leaving trucks unchocked, especially when managing heavy loads, may lead to damage, injury or runaway trucks…. Wheel chocks are a crucial tool for truck drivers. These wedges may not look like much when placed next to truck wheels, but they can actually prevent accidental truck movements. Controlling these unexpected movements can help with reducing truck impacts, damage to vehicles and even injuries. In addition, wheel chocks can make freight yards, loading bays, airports or quarries a ...

Using EASI grass mats to reduce slips and falls EASI grass matting is a cost-effective and long-lasting means of reducing slips on grass. The mats provide instant stability for pedestrians while walking in the area. Even in the harsh Irish weather, they are perfectly suitable for long-term use outdoors. The EASI grass mats are BS EN1177:2008 certified, meaning they provide the correct grip and stability according to industry standards. The rubber design will also offer an excelle...

As Ireland slowly moves past the Covid-19 era, we gradually see business and the economy flourish once again. Many companies are now thriving in what is a significant recovery period for the Irish economy. Almost any business that once had to remain shut is now taking full advantage of post-Covid life and is relishing a brighter future for themselves and the economy. While businesses have used the time to boost their interiors and adapt to pandemic regulations, improvements and upgrades ar...

Choosing the best bike rack may seem like a daunting task. With so many types and options it can be hard to decide what kind of rack you need. Our guide makes the bike rack buying experience that much easier for you and will guide you to creating better, more efficient bike storage. When creating bike storage it is important to ask yourself – Where are the bikes beings stored? How many bikes will I be storing? How much space do I have for bike racks? By vetting your area you ...

Electric scooter use is on the rise here in Ireland and it’s easy to see why. As a transport method they are much cheaper and just as efficient as a bicycle. They also allow you to quickly get around urban settings such as towns and cities with great ease, avoiding vehicle traffic and packed public transport. Electric scooters are fast becoming a staple transport method for the everyday commuter. As time goes on the infrastructure is being put in place to accommodate them in cities and tow...

New in stock this week are the excellent Fosse range of spill kits. These spill kits are designed to help with faster clean up of spills and provide safer work environments. Use the kits to clean spills involving fuel, oil, water, chemicals and more. What is a spill kit? A spill kit helps to contain liquid spills and prevents it from spreading. Spill kits are essential for busy warehouses, freight depots, storage facilities and more and help to reduce the risk of material spread and...

2021 has seen a huge increase in the requirement for traffic lane segregation on Irish roads. With a sharp rise in the amount of cyclists on roads the government have recently set out a budget of more than €240 million to be spent on cycling and pedestrian infrastructure over the coming months. The infrastructure aims to create safer cycle lanes while effectively segregating them from regular vehicle traffic. The ZICLA® range of lane separators has been created with cyclists in mind. The h...

The recent installation of the ZICLA modular Vectorial® systems has already proven to be a hit with local merchants of MacCurtain Street in Cork City. The welcome change has seen these recycled modular systems installed on both sides of the street on this busy Cork street and has been lauded by local shop owners and pedestrians alike. This project taken on by Cork City Council aims to increase pedestrian safety on MacCurtain Street while also providing more outdoor space for storefronts. T...

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....