What is Hazardous Storage?
Hazardous storage is a selection of cabinets, cupboards, chests, and cages. They store hazardous chemicals and liquids. These protect employees and employers in the workplace. As these chemicals can be hazardous to health. Most hazardous materials are in working environments daily. Companies must follow these COSHH regulations. As it's harmful to people and the environment. The control of substances hazardous to health, known as COSHH. This is the regulation to ensure health and safety in working conditions.
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What to store in your Hazardous substance cabinet?
Our cabinets are engineered to meet applicable health and safety standards. It features many chemicals and everyday items that can often be overlooked. Store substances such as bleach and cleaning products, paints and adhesives, vapours, dusts, and chemicals. Moreover, you can also store compressed gas and flammable liquids plus solid materials in a secure Hazardous Cabinet.
Hazardous Storage Cabinets
Our yellow Coshh cabinets are a popular option. They meet all current COSHH and RIDDOR regulations and manufacture in the UK. Many of us handle hazardous substances daily. From cleaning chemicals to paint. It's common for employees to encounter harmful substances. So, having procedures in place to protect their safety is vital. This is why we stock our hazardous substance cabinets, ready for immediate dispatch.
As well as a simple yet effective design. Our hazardous storage cabinets feature a bright yellow powder-coated finish. This is to offer high visibility in case of an emergency. Plus, our hazardous cabinets have spill-retaining, adjustable galvanised shelves. This directs all spills into the integral liquid-tight sump. The sumps tray is also leak-proof to offer safe storage. Thus, lowering the chance of spills and contamination. Even though the chances are low, spills can still happen. So, we also offer spill kits, these ensure spills absorb with granules or pads. Reducing any further risks within the workplace.
Our TUFF Hazardous Storage Range
Our TUFF range of Hazardous Storage Cupboards are the best sellers in our product range. This is due to their high-quality and robust build. We manufacture here in our factory in the UK. Our TUFF Hazardous Cabinets are the perfect safety solution. They ensure employees and employers are conforming to COSHH regulations. This is vital when handling dangerous materials such as hazardous substances. Our TUFF Cupboards ensure safe and secure storage of hazardous substances. For easy access, these can be wall-mounted.
Where to keep your Cabinets and Cupboards?
Store your cabinets securely in a designated area. Check the area regularly for damage, spills, or leaks. It is crucial that cabinets never block fire exits or high-traffic pedestrian walkways. Once decided, ensure staff are aware and the location is added into hazardous plans and risk assessment papers.
Which Hazardous Cupboard is best for you?
We offer a large choice of hazardous cupboards to look through. These include hazardous chests, cabinets, mobile and wall units. Our most popular yellow hazardous storage cabinet is available in 7 sizes. These are our top-rated products due to being EN 13501-1 and A2-s2 certified. So, in the case of a fire, they won't add to the flames. Another important feature is the two-point locking system for added security. This secures the top and bottom of the cupboard door. This is a vital feature for added security when storing hazardous substances. It's an added measure in our safety cabinets to protect employees from potential harm.
Moreover, safe storage of hazardous substances is at the forefront when selecting your hazardous cupboard. That's why our cabinets meet HSG51 and DSEAR 2002 Regulations. This offers peace of mind for the use of hazardous substances in the workplace by restricting access for only trained members of staff.
Key Safety Features
Our best-selling COSHH Cabinets ensure the safety and secure storage of dangerous materials. This prevents incidents and potential injury. This can be applicable in all industries, so is vital there is key safety features in place. All our COSHH Cupboards meet industry standard with labelling and correct signage. Clear labelling is important to identify where to store hazardous materials. Labelling warns users of the precautions necessary when handling such substances.
Above all, it is important hazardous cabinets are lockable. This prevents unauthorised access to the sensitive substances stored inside. This is essential for everyone, but especially those working in public spaces. Secure and lockable storage limits risks of accidents and injuries. Impacting employees, visitors, and the public. This is effective to limit access. To be certain only those trained and authorised to access hazardous material can do so.
Durable Paint Finish
Our yellow cabinets and cupboards are highly visible and associated with substance storage. It features a durable powder-coated paint finish featuring Germ Guard Active Paint Technology. This specialist paint controls the spread of germs up to 99%. This makes it a perfect choice in high-tough point areas and spaces where hygiene is a must. Moreover, all our cabinets come with free identification warning labels as standard. This highlights the risk category and cupboard contents for authorised personnel.
Optional Upgrades
CoSHH Accessories available include a floor stand that can raise the height of cupboards. This is ideal to enhance compliance and ergonomics. It also makes cleaning easier to reduce a build-up of dirt.
If you're looking for something that won't take up floor space, our wall-mounted cupboard is the perfect choice. It is pre-drilled with holes for wall mounting and is great for storing a variety of small CoSHH Substances.
Maintaining your COSHH Cabinet
While these features store dangerous substances, maintenance is vital to remain leak proof. This will help ensure the longer-lasting performance of your storage cabinet. Regular inspection of the cabinet is vital to spot signs of any wear or tear that could compromise the seal. Moreover, you can maintain the cabinet by keeping it clean, with a mild detergent. Any dust present will remove with a soft cloth. Hazardous containers should be well labelled and organised this prevent accidents from occurring.
To keep the COSHH cabinet in great condition, regular cleaning is due. As any spills that occur need cleaning up straight away. This will reduce the risk of a build-up of harmful liquids in the sump. Another thing to check is the cabinets’ locks.
To ensure safety, frequent checks of the chemical cupboard are necessary. This ensures it is operational for ongoing use. To complete this, ensure the doors closed and the latch lock is effective.We also have further ranges for storage of chemicals and flammable liquids. These include COSHH cabinets, Hazardous Storage Chests and Flammable Liquid Cupboards. Along with Acid and Alkali cabinets and our best-selling chemical storage cabinets.
Tail Lift Delivery Option
We provide a Tail Lift delivery option for an effortless delivery to your address. This also means that we can deliver your COSHH Cupboard to a location with no forklift. Select the Tail Lift Delivery code TL15 when selecting your hazardous storage cupboard.
Free Next Working Day Delivery Option
Need yours and fast? All our COSHH Cabinets are available with FAST and FREE Next Day Delivery service. Order today, get it tomorrow to use yours as soon as possible! We offer Free Delivery on all our Hazardous cabinets over £100.00 as standard. Please note: Next Day Delivery is on select products ordered before 3pm cut-off time.
If you need further advice on hazardous storage requirements, please contact us via Live Chat or Call our Sales Team. Our friendly team are available to call on 01922 666019. We also offer discounts on large orders and provide Free Site Visits. Contact us for a quote today!
