Back To Work Essentials For The New Year

The start of another year is upon us and as we head back to work, it is the perfect time to prepare for the year ahead and make sure you and your staff have everything they need to hit the ground running and start 2023 off with a bang!

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to organise, re-stock and replenish your workplace, so your team can focus on the job at hand. From storage supplies to workwear and a wide range of safety and PPE, Heatleys is your one-stop shop for all your back to work essentials. Here are some handy tips to make sure you’re ready to get back to work.

Stock Up On Consumables

These are the items that your team use regularly and need to be re-stocked constantly, so they’re on hand at the ready, such as safety glasses, gloves, office stationery and cleaning products. Store your workplace consumables on-site with Heatleys Vending Solutions. Heatleys Vending Solutions ensures you’re always fully stocked and that your consumables are always in nearby when working on-site. Our vending solutions provide a controlled process for issuing products, making inventory management more accessible and enhancing the visibility of consumable usage and waste. Contact our industry specialists or your account manager to discuss your inventory needs further and find a tailored vending solution to suit your on-site requirements.

Replace Your PPE

The start of a new year is the perfect time to inspect your safety and PPE gear and ensure they are still in condition to protect you from risk and potential injury. Wear and tear occur with most things; however, they vary for each person depending on how you work and the conditions you work in. It is important to remember that your safety and PPE gear will only protect you adequately for as long as they are in good condition and that as soon as you notice signs of wear or damage, they should be replaced. From head to toe, here are some things to look out for when inspecting your PPE to help you determine if it’s time for a replacement:

Safety Glasses & Protective Eyewear

• Large scratches or marks on the lenses,
• Prescription changes,
• A change in the working environment, e.g.
  if you now work outdoors, consider safety
  glasses that offer UV protection.

Footwear & Safety Boots

• Damage to sole or outer material,
• Stretched material causing the foot to slide
  within the boot.

Hand Protection & Gloves

• Any frays, rips, or holes in the material leaving
  your hands exposed,
• Peeling of any coatings of outer protective
  layers and materials,
• A change in fit. Loose gloves can lead to a
  lack of grip, and gloves that are too tight can
  impact blood circulation.

Correct Storage And Organisation

Ensuring your workplace essentials are stored and organised correctly not only improves efficiencies in the workplace but can be vital in meeting Safe Work standards. Spending the first few days back at work organising your storage can save you time and effort during the busier periods. Some key areas to focus on are how you store and organise your workplace consumables and the storage of your chemicals or any dangerous goods.

Check Expiry Dates

You will be surprised how many items have an expiry date, especially cleaning chemicals or items found in your first aid kits. Safely dispose of any items that have passed their expiry date and place those nearest to their expiry date in easy reach, so they are used before those items that don’t expire for some time.