Paper shredders with the kids in mind
12/06/2007 16:28

With more and more office-based staff across the globe opting for more flexible working practises, such as homeworking, office supplies are becoming an increasingly common sight in the home.

A recent US survey revealed that 45 per cent of full and part-time working adults work from home one or more days a week, while 73 per cent said they had a work area or office in their house.

And given the fact that levels of identity fraud are also on the rise, paper shredders have become a must-have for most families and businesses.

However, paper shredders can pose a potential hazard for families with young children and pets and that is why US office supplies firm Fellowes has unveiled its latest series of safe-use machines.

The Powershred home and office paper shredders feature SafeSense technology, which automatically disables the device when hands come too close to the paper entry point.

Meri-K Appy, president of the national non-profit organisation Home Safety Council, said: "With an increase in the number of people working from home, it's essential that we educate families about the safety risks that are associated with home office equipment.

"Close supervision of children around any type of home office equipment is a vital step to avoiding injuries."

At Paperstone we can supply your firm with a wide selection of paper shredders.