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In every workplace, the health and safety of the employees (and customers or other visitors where applicable) is of paramount importance. Particularly in heavy industries such as construction, the wearing of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is mandatory and helps keep injuries and accidents to the minimal possible level. BS Fixings supply a wide range of […]

The evolution of the human hand, particularly its opposable thumb, has allowed us to hold, squeeze, grip, twist, pull, shake and generally manipulate objects in countless different ways. As the hands so infinitely versatile, its no wonder that they are used so much, particularly in the workplace. It also follows that they are extremely vulnerable […]

Designed and manufactured by our parent company BS Stainless, the Bandfix collection of stainless steel banding products is designed to be safe, cost-efficient and reliable. Particularly suited to the purpose of affixing signs to posts and other objects, Bandfix stainless steel banding is extremely easy to use and here is a quick step-by-step guide showing […]

Stainless steel banding has been repeatedly proven to be the most efficient, reliable and cost-effective method of attaching signs to posts and other objects. And now, thanks to BS Fixings and our parent company BS Stainless, it’s also one of the safest methods as well. Experienced engineers and technicians at BS Stainless designed Bandfix, a comprehensive […]

Doors are subject to a constant barrage of pushing hands and kicking feet, particularly when they are located in high-traffic areas. This rough treatment quickly leads to dirty marks and soon begins to damage the door’s coating, resulting in wear and tear that first destroys aesthetic appeal and, if left unchecked, leaves the door unusable. […]

Signs surround us every day, imparting necessary information such as directions and alerting us of safety hazards. They are particularly useful on doors but what is the best material to use to make such signs? You guessed it: stainless steel! BS Fixings now supply a comprehensive range of stainless steel door discs at our usual competitive price. […]

As outlined in this week’s BS Fixings new article, preventing birds from landing on ledges, chimneys, aerials and more is easily achieved with the use of bird prevention spikes. Though extremely effective, these spikes are not suitable for every application as they may interfere with a structure’s aesthetic appearance. An alternative solution comes in the […]

Hi-vis (short for high-visibility) clothing is a common sight all over the UK. An essential part of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of all types of workers from builders and roadworkers to security guards and police officers, hi-vis clothing is also used by cyclists and indeed anyone who needs to be seen, particularly in low […]

Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance. Many of the accidents, injuries and even deaths that occur in the construction and renovation industries are due to the absence of correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), whether through a lack of provision or because of workers neglecting to use the PPE provided   Hi-Vis Clothing Being […]