Start Safety UK

If you spend a lot of time in warehouses, car parks or distribution centres, it probably won’t be long before you see some high speed shenanigans… or worse. If you don’t make it obvious that drivers need to slow down, they just won’t. We’ve put together a list including some of the changes we made that have had the biggest impact on fixing this issue in our own car park.  Our warehouse crew have already told us they feel safer because of it! Speed Signage and Markings If there are no speed signs, drivers won’t slow down. Simple. They will argue that they don’t need to! Install some signs to remove that argument. 😏 Put up some big, clear 5mph signs in in-your-face places. Added points if you add some reflective properties to them! Floor markings like speed roundels can also help out… If drivers see "SLOW DOWN" written on the ground in massive letters, they might actually do it..! Speed bumps Speed bumps work especially well along straight, flat expanses of road where drivers are encouraged to pick up speed. Tight areas are also great places to install your speed bumps, to make sure drivers are really controlling their speed. Think about Road Design The bread and butter of new build estates! Build your road in a way that discourages speeding: narrower, bendier roads; shorter straight stretches, steel bollards—stuff that makes speeding feel risky. If it looks and feels unsafe to go fast, people probably won’t. Barriers! In combination with all your defensive lines against speeders, physical deterrents like rising bollards, rising gates or even uneven ground will stop reckless drivers!  Armco barriers are usually installed around warehouse car parks and fuel storage as they’re perfect for deflecting heavy moving vehicles. The goal really is to make the message clear: “This is not a place for speed”.  And, of course, the best way will always be to install a speed camera…. To monitor speeds over your whole car park. Check out our whole range of road and car park products for some more ideas..! https://lnkd.in/edFqWisX ~ (Images are an AI representation of how our staff feel post car park upgrade. They are not live photos of our actual staff!!)

… Yes, you can use FENCE WEBB ® on fences, it's in the name. But why would you stop there? It’s way more convenient than just that! This high visibility webbing isn’t like the single-use tapes that just get binned... You can reuse this over and over again which is much more practical. This tape is non-stick and insanely durable so you can tie it to cones, block off pallet racking bays, or just mark out areas in your warehouse with it. I used it to highlight the tripod legs in our studio so no-one faceplanted over them… It worked pretty well honestly. In a nutshell, if you need something eye-catching and visible to stop people from walking into stuff, this does the job! And it actually lasts too. Indoors and outdoors - in diverse BRITISH weather conditions. We took some nice pics and videos to demonstrate. Have a gander! https://lnkd.in/euc2_AsN

Skipper TM’s latest innovation has arrived, introducing an even more practical way to transport your barriers! The #UniCart is designed to make transporting Skipper barriers, posts, and bases around site much easier, saving a lot of the hassle that usually comes with moving them. It’s built for both indoor and outdoor use, with large rear wheels, front castors for manoeuvrability, and even suspension to help it handle the uneven surfaces on site more smoothly! What makes it stand out is how modular and personalisable it is. It can be set up to carry standard Skipper barriers, switched up to work with Skipper Q belt barriers, or even turned into a janitor’s cart with extra storage for cleaning equipment. It comes in a few different coloured variants, too, for brands for which that’s important. We’ve also made it even more convenient for you by adding the option to buy it as a full all-in-one kit with barriers included! We finally got our hands on one, and it does move pretty smoothly across different surfaces… Whether it actually “glides” is still up for debate though. Either way, it’s a clever bit of kit that makes the site management of Skipper products a whole lot easier. Learn more about the Skipper Unicart & other Skipper products here: https://lnkd.in/dytDis7H

We’re thrilled to welcome two new members to the Start Team! Christian (in front of the camera) has joined our Sales Team, bringing his expertise to improve our responsiveness to customer needs, and our overall service. He will be focusing on improving our interactions with customers, making sure they continue to receive the service and experience they expect from us as we grow. Mark (behind the camera) has joined our Media Team to refine our website’s interface! He will be giving us a visual boost, capturing stunning visuals, and providing high-quality product imagery to help our customers make more informed choices with even more confidence. Welcome to the team! We’re excited to have you both on board! 🎉

Looking for blue collar weather protection that doesn’t let you down? We now stock the entire range of BLÅKLÄDER aka BLAKLADER hi-vis jackets, troursers and accessories! We know what it's like to wear poor-fitting workwear or clothes designed by someone who’s never been outside of the office. Wind blowing up your collar and water dripping down your sleeves? Nah, we’ve seen enough of that. That’s why we now carry the entire Blåkläder range of high quality workwear - including their hi-vis jackets. From rain jackets to softshells, fleeces to fire-retardant options, Blåkläder has a workwear solution fit for hardcore use no matter where you work. We also stock their hats, hoods, belts, and a full range of workwear accessories to keep you kitted out and able to carry everything you need without heading back to the van. Ultimately THAT’S why we choose to work with the workwear suppliers we do! Quality, long lasting products that will support you no matter where you’re at. Head over to our site to see our range of Blåkläder Workwear UK; https://lnkd.in/etJyb-Kc or check out our stock of Blåkläder jackets! https://lnkd.in/e7D8RV-m

It was a pleasure having Luke Neale from the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) visit us for our annual #RegisteredSafetySupplerScheme compliance check! Thanks for coming, and till next year!

Is it time to rethink your entrance matting? Entrance mats do more for your entire business than just keeping your floors looking tidy! They help prevent slips, trips and falls; and slow down the accumulation of dirt and moisture in the rest of your building - significantly reducing your cleaning costs. But not all mats work in the same way; and we’d recommend using the three-zone system to optimise your mat use! This way, each mat will be used to its maximum effectiveness: 🔹 Zone 1: Outdoor mats remove up to 40% of dirt and moisture before it even enters the building. 🔹 Zone 2: Just inside (or between the 1st and 2nd sets of entrance doors), mats capture another 20% of dirt and moisture, reducing tracking further. 🔹 Zone 3: Deeper inside, mats help dry shoes completely—especially useful in wet, snowy or icy weather. If your entrance matting isn’t performing as well as it should be, it's probably time to review your setup! A well-planned matting system can make your whole building significantly cleaner and safer. When choosing new entrance matting, consider what its main use case will be. Will it handle heavy foot traffic, trolleys, or vehicles? How much daily wear will it have to endure? Understanding these factors helps you choose a mat that lasts—and know when it needs to be replaced. To make sure you get the best possible performance from your matting system, we stock high-quality options from Blue Diamond Matting and GRP Floor Safety Specialists—a group we trust for the durability and safety of our own floors. Remember, the costs of upgrading your entrance matting are far lower than the ongoing costs of continuously cleaning, or replacing the carpets of your entire building! Plus, well-designed mats naturally incentivise people to wipe their feet as they walk over them! Have questions? Need advice? We’re here to help! Browse our range of entrance mats here: https://lnkd.in/eZWNdACw Like the mat in the pic? Find Blue Diamond's Lexington entrance mat here: https://lnkd.in/eFYkUD2h

For us, safety isn’t just in our name—it’s part of who we are. From the cones and signs we supply to make the roads safer, to the expert knowledge about safety standards we provide our customers, we are dedicated to improving road safety for everyone  Here are a few ways we focus on safety in what we do: ✅ Rigorous quality checks on all our products before dispatch. ✅ Continuous training for our team on the latest standards and practices. ✅ A culture that values feedback and ideas for improvements and safer procedures. What safety measures are most important in your workplace? 

Are your local road signs doing their job properly? Traffic management professionals know better than anyone that visibility is literally the difference between life and death on the road, but with so many reflective material options on the market, are we always making the best choices for each scenario? If you’re outside the industry, you might not know that retro-reflective materials send light back in the direction they came, making them appear much brighter in low-light situations, and that’s why you can read road signs so clearly at night. This works in an almost opposite way to normal reflective materials which reflect light in all directions, scattering it. While retro-reflective materials are now standard in most modern road signs, choosing the right grade of reflectivity is what’s most important: 🚶♂️RA1 (R1 & AEGP): Reflects 16% of light. Best for pedestrian and cyclist signs, such as cycle route and parking restriction signs, that aren’t as important for drivers to see, or whose target audience has the time to look and understand the sign as they walk past it 🚗R2 / RA2 (HIP): Reflects 32% of light. Used for most standard UK road signs for vehicles (such as speed limit signs). 🚃R3B: Reflects 58% of light Best for signs that need to catch a driver’s attention or are installed at a disadvantage (like angled signs). 🚚 R3C: Similar to R3B These are designed for HGV-specific signage where headlights are farther from the cab. Why does this matter? 🛑 Choosing the right grade means that drivers can spot signs in time to react to them. 🛑 Using materials that are too high spec will increase your costs for no reason, whereas choosing a lower-spec material will increase the risk of an accident. 🛑 Understanding the performance of these materials in real-life conditions will allow you to meet legal and safety standards without overspending. So how should you approach the choice of reflectivity? With the huge range of products available on the market, it can be hard to make the right choice. Here are a few tips: 🛑 Approach carefully and with sunglasses, you don’t want to startle it. 🛑 Sign placement and road conditions: Are there other light sources, sharp angles or other issues that might affect the visibility of the sign? 🛑 Consider drivers’ different viewpoints: Have we factored in day and night drivers? What about bikers and HGV drivers? At the heart of it all, a sign should be optimised as best possible for every road user, in every weather and light condition. If you want to learn more, have a look at our blog post, where we go into more detail: https://lnkd.in/dNF6Ga4C If you’re ready to browse our road signs, head here: https://lnkd.in/d7H5n9gJ

Isn’t it often the smallest things that make the biggest difference? The little details that keep a worksite running efficiently—like boundary markers that stay visible in any weather or at any time of day, thanks to their vibrant orange colouring and retro-reflective properties. A modest but invaluable worksite tool, ensuring safety by clearly marking the edges of a safe work area. Our Multi-Purpose Site Rope (true to its name, it’s more than just a boundary marker) is manufactured from brightly coloured polyester webbing with reflective strands woven throughout its length. And now, it’s available in a 50-metre reel. Follow this link to learn more and to find our full range of our resources: https://lnkd.in/e8kAZgZc