Caswells Group News

Waste Management with Caswells

Proper waste management offers a variety of benefits to your business, from meeting your legal obligations to reducing costs and ensuring that you are operating as sustainably as possible. At Caswells, we offer all the equipment you need to keep your premises clean and compliant; read on to find out more.

Bins 
There are over 85 bin options available in the Caswells catalogue — we take waste management very seriously! Whatever you need, we have an option to suit you. From fire-retardant sack holders to tilt trucks, external ashtrays to wall-bracketed waste sack carrier, we can help you to dispose of your waste responsibly. There are also plenty of recycling bins in our range, including pre-sorted receptacles with multiple sections for separate categories of waste. For inside use, much of our waste basket and bin selection can be seamlessly integrated into your décor to provide utility without being obtrusive.

Mechanical Grippers
Ideal for keeping your premises clean, our mechanical grippers and litter pickers are designed for maximum ease of use. Light and easy to carry, but sturdy and durable, these grippers can handle even the most awkwardly shaped waste, without the need for constant bending down.

Sacks and Bags
Certain types of waste mandate specialist disposal sacks — Caswells can provide whatever you need. Our range includes heavy duty asbestos sacks, clinical sacks, craft paper bags, hazardous waste bags, hurricane sacks, and plenty of standard binbag options for you to choose from. For more sustainable waste, we can also supply compostable bin liners to reduce your environmental impact. These sacks are all designed to safely store waste, minimise unpleasant odours, and avoid the risk of spillage or splitting.

For more information about the complete range of Caswells products, you can browse our website here, or contact our team here and they will be happy to assist you further.

Fireworks and Fire Retardants: Flame-Resistant Garments

Whilst Bonfire Night is an exciting and entertaining time of year, it also brings fire safety into focus. Did you know that fire and rescue services in the UK attend 50% more emergencies on November 5^th than on any other night of the year? Accidents can easily happen around fire and extreme heat, even in a professional environment, so the right protection is vital. In this blog, the Caswells team are highlighting our extensive range of flame-resistant garments, keeping your people safe from fire-related injuries.

Trousers
Our flame-resistant rain trouser range is available in both hi-vis orange and yellow, including options with and without elasticated braces. We can also provide trousers with anti-static properties in traditional black and grey, bibs and braces, and many options designed in both men’s and women’s styles. In a dangerous environment, having correctly fitting protective clothing that is designed to suit an individual’s body can provide the best possible protection against workplace injuries — the only difference between men’s and women’s styles is the specific cut of the garment.

Tops and Jackets
There are over 170 products in the Caswells flame-resistant garment range, including bodywarmers, coveralls, fleece jackets, traditional jackets, polo shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, t-shirts, vests and waistcoats. These garments are available in both hi-vis options, and darker, more formal colours, allowing you to design a safe and comfortable uniform that suits the needs of your workplace.

Accessories
From snoods to sleeves, belts to bras, Caswells has everything you need to remain safe around flames in the workplace. Our fire-resistant accessories include an anti-static range with cooling technology, flame retardant Kromer caps, and a series of specialist welding hoods with anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings.

For more information about our flame-resistant garments, you can browse our website here, or contact our team here and they will be happy to assist you further. Happy Bonfire Night, everyone — and stay safe!

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Caswells Talks: Halloween and High Visibility Clothing

It’s officially Spooky Season, and the Caswells team are looking forward to enjoying some treats this Halloween! As we discussed our outfits for the big night, we started reflecting on the importance of visibility, both during Trick or Treating and in the workplace. In this blog, we want to highlight the wide variety of high visibility products in our catalogue, helping to keep your staff safe this October.

The Importance of Visibility 
Whilst a hi-vis vest might not be as scary as a vampire or a werewolf costume, the consequences of being invisible in the workplace can be really terrifying. When your employees need to be seen — whether that is dealing with large vehicles, moving around a busy production line, or simply working in darker conditions during the winter — supplying adequate high visibility clothing is vitally important.

How Does High Visibility Clothing Work?
High visibility clothing seems to glow under ultraviolet light, whether that comes from the sun or a manmade source like vehicle headlights. The UV light reacts with the fluorescent colour of the material to produce this glowing effect, which is why the most effective high visibility clothing is made using the most fluorescent colours, yellow and orange. High visibility garments also typically feature grey stripes of glass bead reflective tape, which bounce light through these beads to produce a bright, visible reflection.

Caswells Products: High Visibility, High Quality
There are over 170 high visibility garments and accessories available through the Caswells website, from jackets and rainwear (perfect for working outdoors in poor weather) to straps and armbands. For some workplaces, it might make sense to keep some high visibility t-shirts available for those who need them, but in others, high visibility coveralls might be required. No matter which solution works best for your business, Caswells has you covered. You can filter our products by type, brand, price, length, and even colour to find the right protection for your people.

For more information about our high-visibility products, you can browse them here, or contact our team here who will be happy to assist you further. Happy Halloween, everyone!

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In-House Services: Caswells Can Help!

At Caswells, we are industry leaders in the supply of high-quality janitorial goods and workplace supplies— but did you know that we also offer a variety of in-house services? In this blog, we are highlighting the many ways that the Caswells team can help you and your business beyond our extensive catalogue of products.

Customised PPE and Workwear
Caswells is one of the largest independent workwear and PPE distributors with an in-house artwork design team, an embroidery and garment printing workshop, and a pad printing machine. We are able to provide high levels of customisation for your orders, to help your employees represent your brand and vision perfectly. We can also alter certain items to fit with the services of our in-house seamstress and machines. Finally, we are able to work directly with clients to develop bespoke garments to suit their professional work clothing needs.

Signage, Printing and Engraving
Using the latest in Cad-Cut technology, we produce accurately cut, finely finished signs for use both in the workplace and in public. Our in-house design team can also produce smaller promotional items like mugs, keyrings and badges. We even offer installation services for larger orders upon request.

Hose Manufacturing and Testing
Our facility features a custom built ‘safe’ test room and monitoring station, an in-house calibration machine, and a dead weight tester. We can test hydrostatic pressure up to 23000PSI, and of up to 80 hose assemblies at once! Our swaging equipment has a capacity up to 8”/230mm bore, including swept elbows. The Caswells hose manufacture team can also talk you through our extensive stock of hoses and fittings, including stainless steel metallic assemblies and a large stock of pressure gauges.

Training Solutions
At Caswells, we are proud to work with The Jangro Learning Management Solution, a distance-learning programme that trains employees in the correct usage of Jangro products. Modules range from Colour Coding and Infection Control to Manual Handling — our team can talk you through the system and explain the many benefits that it offers to your business.

For more information on our in-house services, you can contact the Caswells team here and we will be happy to assist you.

Disposable Food Industry Workwear: Made by Pal, Supplied by Caswells

Caswells are the sole UK distributor of Paltx workwear, a market leader in the highest quality single use hygiene garments. As businesses across Britain prepare to celebrate British Food Fortnight, we want to highlight these incredible products, and encourage everyone to enjoy the best that British produce has to offer.

What is British Food Fortnight?
An annual celebration of the best of British produce, British Food Fortnight is honoured by countless groups and individuals across England, Scotland and Wales. This year marks the 23^rd year of this national celebration, taking place from 20^th September to 6^th October 2024. As part of the festivities, British foods take centre stage in restaurants and supermarkets, as well as inspiring meals and events on a community or individual level.

Paltx: Food and Beverage Industry Leaders 
So, how can we help you to celebrate British Food Fortnight? For those in the food industry, disposable workwear is often mandatory, so finding a top-quality product can make a real difference to the experience of your staff. The Paltx range, exclusively supplied by Caswells across the UK, features comfortable and effective disposable workwear that is perfectly designed for purpose. These products include a variety of mob caps, aprons, overshoes, oversleeves and many more.

Caswells: Supplying Quality
To find Paltx products on our website, you can find Pal in the Brand subcategory, or navigate via Products, Workwear & Clothing, and then Disposable Food Industry Workwear. Our user-friendly website is designed to help you find exactly what you are looking for — you can filter search results by colour, pack quantity, size and more.

For more information about disposable food industry workwear, you can browse the Caswells website at your leisure here, or contact our sales team here who will be delighted to assist you further.

Training Solutions with Caswells: Jangro LMS

At Caswells, we are proud to offer the highest quality products, and an exemplary level of customer service. A key pillar of our success is utilising the Jangro ‘Learning Management System’, or LMS. Read on to find out more about this excellent training solution, and how your business could benefit from it!

The Jangro Learning Management Solution Programme 
The Jangro LMS is an online, accessible programme of easily digestible modules that provide information on the correct cleaning procedures for each Jangro product. Over 5000 award-winning courses have been completed, and the modules are available on the go via mobile, tablet or computer. Your employees can log in at any time of the day, from any location, ensuring that these modules can fit neatly into their schedule.

Current Training Modules: An Overview
There are currently eleven training modules available, covering a wide range of high-quality Jangro products and procedures:

•  Introduction to Cleaning
•  Manual Handling
•  Health and Safety
•  Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
•  Introduction to Equipment
•  Colour Coding and Infection Control
•  House Keeping
•  Kitchen Hygiene Control
•  Carpet Care Control
•  Washroom Cleaning Control
•  Floor Care

For more information on the individual modules, including their objectives, an FAQ page, and customer support, you can follow the links available on our website.

Talk to Caswells
We would be delighted to talk to you further about the LMS process, and the ways in which it can allow you to get the best out of Jangro products. By supporting the Jangro Learning Management Solution, we are able to provide market-leading products and equipment alongside the training that empowers your staff to use them in the most effective and efficient ways possible.

For more information about this distance-learning programme, you can contact the Caswells team here.

Ask Caswells: Hand Protection

Hand protection is incredibly important in many industries, with specific requirements and standards to protect both staff and employers. At Caswells, our extensive assortment of hand protection products can meet your every need — read on as we answer your questions about our range!

Which Types of Hand Protection Do You Stock?
There are 280 examples of hand protection available on our website in 10 categories; chemical resistant and janitorial, cold thermal protection, cut resistant, disposable, electrical handling, general handing, hand protection accessories, hot thermal protection, puncture resistant, and vibration reduction.

Do You Stock Gloves Certified to European Standards?
Of course! You can filter our stock by category (such as Cut Resistant Gloves, or Puncture Resistant Gloves), and then further by the specific standard that you need your hand protection to meet. For example, if you required Hot Thermal Protection Gloves certified to EN388:2016, our website filters out 275 surplus products, presenting the 5 suitable examples that you can then compare easily.

Do You Stock The Brand I Need?
If you have a specific brand of hand protection in mind, you can sort by brand on our website to help you narrow the search. If the brand you are looking for is not on the list, please reach out to our friendly sales team, who can advise you on whether we will be able to source your desired product for you.

Do You Offer Trade Accounts?
Yes — you can apply for a trade customer account via our website, or by contacting our sales team. Once approved, you will receive our best rates for our products, including hand protection.

For more information about our products, you can browse our website at your convenience, or contact our friendly sales team here and they will be happy to assist you.

Celebrating World Photo Day with Caswells

Caswells offers a variety of products that can help you and your staff celebrate World Photo Day this August — read on to find out more!

What is World Photo Day?
Celebrated annually on August 19^th, World Photo Day is an event that encourages photographers to share their world through a single image. The theme for 2024 is “An Entire Day”, and everyone is encouraged to participate, from amateur photographers on social media to professionals with existing portfolios. This is a fun and easy awareness day to celebrate in the workplace, offering plenty of opportunities to honour your staff and spruce up your premises.

Photo Paper
We stock over 100 different types of photo paper, include gloss, semi-gloss and matte. If you want to print out some photographs to decorate your workplace, hold a photography competition, or simply empower your staff to decorate their workspaces with personal photographs to boost morale, we have the materials to help.

USB Inspection Cameras
It might not be ideal for selfies, but our USB inspection camera is perfect for inspecting areas that are hard to access! Available with either a 5 or 10m cable, this product is well-suited to diagnostic or repair work. This camera is waterproof to IP-67, can be connected via USB to a PC or laptop, and can capture both still images and video.

Display and Presentation
There is a long-standing tradition of displaying photographs in business settings, and for good reason; they can provide motivation to staff, improve the atmosphere of your premises, and create a better first impression for visitors. At Caswells, we can provide a variety of large notice boards that can be used to create photography displays, as well as smaller free-standing A4 frames.

For more information about our products, you can browse our website at your convenience, or contact our friendly sales team here and they will be happy to assist you.

About Caswells: Fun Facts!

At Caswells, we have been providing top quality workplace supplies to a wide range of clients for many years — in this blog, we want to share some facts about who we are, what we do, and what makes us the best choice of supplier for your business!

·       We stock over 200 of the leading brands across PPE, workwear, janitorial and workplace supplies sectors.

·       We have been in business for over 50 years, after Derick and Margaret Caswell founded the company in 1972.

·       Our annual turnover is over £25 million, with a £6 million stock — if you can’t find something that suits your needs in our huge catalogue, our team are always happy to help you source exactly what you are looking for.

·       Caswells has always taken great pride in adapting and expanding to meet the requirements of our customers: we are constantly looking for new product ranges, expanding our staff, and seeking new facilities.

·       Orders on our website over £75 enjoy free delivery to most mainland UK addresses, meaning that your products can be brought to the workplace for no extra charge. We also offer next working day delivery on most standard stock items for your convenience.

·       Alongside offering an incredible range of products, we also provide additional services — customising PPE and workwear, signage, printing and engraving, hose manufacture and testing, and training solutions.

·       We offer trade accounts that allow businesses to receive our best rates.

·       At Caswells, we pride ourselves on building long term supply relationships, and providing an industry leading delivery service, Our customers always come first.

To talk to the Caswells team about how we can support your business, you can contact us here.

Cheers to Your Staff: Workplace Kitchen Hygiene

No matter the scale of the kitchen facilities in your workplace, your staff deserve a clean and functional space in which to eat and socialise. At Caswells, we stock a whole range of kitchen hygiene products that can help you to maintain your premises — read on for more information!

Products for Daily Use
Kitchens require a large volume of consumables, particularly those used daily by a larger staff. If these are not regularly replaced, it can lead to a build-up of dirty crockery that makes the space very unpleasant to use and can directly impact staff morale. In our catalogue, you can find washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, dish cloths, detergents, and other supplies that can keep your kitchen well-stocked.

Kitchen and Catering Chemicals
Keeping a workplace kitchen clean and sanitary is vital — so why not source the chemicals and products you require to fulfil all your kitchen needs in one place? Caswells can provide several different brand ranges of kitchen and catering chemicals, including Ntrl, Enviro and Jangro. There are both fragranced and unfragranced options available, allowing you to select products that suit your environment and your needs. Whether you require catering descaler, oven cleaner, degreaser or dishwasher detergent, Caswells are here to help.

Caswells: For All Your Workplace Kitchen Needs
At Caswells, we are proud to offer a huge range of stock at reasonable prices, with an industry leading delivery service and an inhouse team of friendly staff who are always happy to assist you. To put it another way — choosing Caswells allows you to sit back, relax, and enjoy a cup of tea in your pristine and well-stocked workplace kitchen!

For more information on our range of kitchen hygiene products, you can browse the Caswells website or contact our team here.

First Aid and Workplace Safety: Caswells Can Help!

First aid equipment is a vital investment for every workplace — keeping both your own people and visitors to your premises safe in an emergency is a top priority. Our extensive range of first aid products can help you to meet your responsibilities and make a real difference if the worst should happen — in this blog, the Caswells team are highlighting some of our most popular first aid items.

First Aid Kits
There are eleven fully-stocked first aid kits available from Caswells, including an accident report book. These range from kits designed for specific circumstances and industries (such as our Catering or Travel kits). Some are also packaged to be conveniently portable, like the Bum Bag and Grab Bag kits, which are perfect for outdoor events or bigger premises that require first aiders to cover more distance.

Resuscitation 
Required only in the very worst-case scenario, resuscitation equipment has the potential to save lives. Caswells can supply a defibrillator that can be used by minimally trained individuals, allowing a bystander to act during an emergency. The iPAD-SP1 model comes with a carry case, battery, 2 sets of smart pads, and two preparation packs.

Hot and Cold Therapy
In the event of temperature-related health needs, Caswells has you covered. For minor injuries, we can supply disposable instant ice-packs — or for a more versatile option, reusable hot/cold packs. We can also provide ambulance blankets and foil blankets to help mitigate shock and retain body heat, which can make a huge difference if the injured party is immobilised outside.

There are also plenty of miscellaneous first aid items available in the Caswells catalogue, from adhesive dressings to tweezers.

To browse our entire range, you can peruse our website at your leisure, or contact the Caswells team here and we will be happy to help you find a product that meets your needs.

Traffic Management with Caswells

During the summer months, traffic management can be challenging for many businesses. You are likely to experience more visitors in the warm weather, and the summer also brings the potential for outside events, celebrations and parades. Caswells stocks a variety of traffic management equipment that allows you to safely and efficiently manage the flow of vehicles and pedestrians around your premises as required — read on for more information!

Barriers, Fencing and Cones
There are many types of barriers that you can use to manage traffic around your business. We can supply road barriers, freestanding barrier gates, chain and post barriers, web fencing, cones, and work gate barriers. To ensure safety and accessibility when using these methods, you can also use our jumbo ramps, yellow hi-vis feet for freestanding barriers, and high-vis cones.

Free Standing Signage
When you have high foot traffic within an area of your premises, highlighting hazards is vital to ensure safety. At Caswells, we stock almost 30 different free-standing signs, including a plain option that can be customised to display any information that you need to make traffic aware of. From warnings about wet floors or trip hazards to path closures and keep right/left signs, we have everything you need to ensure your health and safety compliance.

Skipper Barrier System
Some businesses, particularly those that experience high levels of foot traffic, require a retractable skipper barrier system. This enables the rapid changing or installation of traffic management in response to busy periods, or the differing needs of a particular space. We can supply barrier units, skipper posts, safety lights, wall support brackets, and even sign holders to help you direct traffic throughout your business suitably.

For more information on our traffic management products, you can browse the Caswells website or contact our team here.