{"id":4921,"date":"2019-02-05T13:31:22","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T13:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/?p=4921"},"modified":"2019-02-05T13:34:41","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T13:34:41","slug":"winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/articles\/winter","title":{"rendered":"Winter ready? Make sure your business is prepared"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Snowman-image-big-freeze-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Snowman-image-big-freeze-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Snowman-image-big-freeze-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Snowman-image-big-freeze-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Are you prepared for the next cold snap?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>February is statistically the coldest month of the year. It has already started with blankets of snow across most of the UK. This blast of cold is a good reminder that we need to be ready for freezing conditions. We want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/winter\"><u>help you get winter-ready<\/u><\/a>\u00a0with advice and supplies to stay safe and keep you warm through the icy chill.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Wear the right clothes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being dressed for the cold isn\u2019t just shoving on a woolly jumper. Whether you\u2019re commuting or working outdoors, layering up is the key to keeping warm. The layers create pockets of warm air that provide insulation. When you are dressed in layers you can adjust your clothing level to suit your activity.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the warehouse, get your hands on some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/Search?q=gloves\"><u>practical gloves<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that keep you warm and allow you to do your job. You can also grab some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/workwear\/safety-footwear\/boots\/l-5739\"><u>strong boots<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for outdoor work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Travel safely<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However you commute to work, winter weather can cause problems on the road and transport networks.<\/p>\n<p>If you are driving in freezing conditions, remember to take it slow \u2013 stopping distances are up to 10 times longer. Be prepared for cold weather with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/Search?q=de-icer\"><u>de-icer<\/u><\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/health-safety\/vehicle-equipment\/winter-screen-wash-5-litre\/p-80371\"><u>winter screen wash<\/u><\/a>. For more detailed tips and techniques read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/driving-advice\/seasonal\/winter\"><u>the AA\u2019s seasonal advice on driving<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Minimise your wait time in the cold by using an app that tells you exactly when your public transport is due to arrive. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.buschecker.com\/app\/UK\/\"><u>Buschecker<\/u><\/a> \u00a0offers updates for 300,000 bus stops around the UK. <a href=\"https:\/\/citymapper.com\/london\">Citymapper\u00a0<\/a>suggests a route for your journey and informs you of any delays.<\/p>\n<p>You can still cycle to work, you just need to be prepared. Make sure you can be seen with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/workwear\/hi-visibility-clothing\/hi-vis-vests\/l-5717\"><u>high-vis vest<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and lights. This article has advice for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/ottawa\/winter-cycling-5-tips-for-riding-in-the-sleet-and-snow-1.2861703\"><u>riding in sleet and snow.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Keep your workplace safe<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outside paths can become slippery and dangerous. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/health-safety\/road-path-safety\/l-5595#filter_product-type=Snow+Shovels\"><u>a handy shovel <\/u><\/a>to clear snow. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/Search?q=winter+essentials&amp;op=and&amp;category-ids=2771-5595\">Grit and salt<\/a>\u00a0will prevent surfaces from becoming an ice rink. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/health-safety\/road-path-safety\/safety-cones-standard-h750mm-sealbrite-sleeve-pack-of-5\/p-54504\"><u>Cones<\/u> <\/a>will alert your colleagues to any hazards.<\/p>\n<p>People walking in and out of the office with wet, snowy and muddy boots can cause slippery floors. We stock a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/health-safety\/floor-mats\/l-1919\">floor mats\u00a0<\/a>to minimise the slip hazard and mess.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re tired of tripping over everyone\u2019s extra layers and bulky coats, tidy them away on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/office-interiors\/coat-stands-accessories\/l-1917\"><u>coat stand<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Stay comfortable inside <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 state, \u2018During working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable.\u2019 The guidelines suggest a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius for the workplace, and 13 degrees if your work involves \u2018rigorous physical effort\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling the chill, get yourself <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/Search?q=heater&amp;category-ids=1890-1922\"><u>a personal heater<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t get caught out this winter, make sure you have the right clothes and equipment to stay safe. Take a look at all our products that can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/winter\"><u>be prepared for the big freeze<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you prepared for the next cold snap? February is statistically the coldest month of the year. It has already started with blankets of snow across most of the UK. This blast of cold is a good reminder that we need to be ready for freezing conditions. 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