biggest threat to the British workforce- musculoskeletal disorders. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), over a million cases of back injury and lifting

related disorders are reported each year in the UK, at a cost of more than £5.7 billion, making it one of the biggest threats to the Great British business, especially

during the credit crunch. Labelled by many as, ‘innovation at its very best’, the new truck and trolley line now available at BIGDUG, is set to minimise problems with

joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and back pain more generally, resulting in less days spent and home and more days on the factory floor.

Governed by, Health and Safety at Work, Act 1974, employers now have a responsibility to make adequate preparations if manual handling is required at work. These

preparations include, carrying out a risk assessment to identify any possible hazards, finding others ways of moving objects, with trucks and trolleys and providing

their employees with an alternative means of carrying out the task. Managing Director, Doug Nourse, from the firm who offer everything from workbenches to industrial

shelving said, “Many firms are buckling under the pressure of the credit crunch, but here at BiGDUG, we are using the downfall as an opportunity to tap into a less

saturated market. Health and safety is something which cannot be compromised on, even during the credit crunch, and many employers are unaware of their responsibilities.”

The new range, now available online at www.bigdug.co.uk, includes sack trucks and heavy-duty varieties to suit the needs of both the small business and the industrial

consumer. Their stair climber sack truck is one of the many products to cause a stir with customers, as it allows the user to not only transport heavy objects, but to

do so up and down flights of stairs. Priced at just £39 excluding VAT, the unit comes in a powder painted finish for durability and is capable of transporting loads

of up to 250kg. Mr Nourse added, “Our new truck and trolley line, starts at just £25 excluding VAT, which is great value for money, and as we all know, there should be

no price on of the safety of your workers.”

done, big or small. Carefully and considerately designed tool storage allows quick and easy access to tools, making your job so much simpler, whether it be working at height

repairing a roof or simply putting up a set of shelves. BiGDUG, an online retailer specialising in the provision of storage solutions, supply a wide range of tool storage

so that you know where your tools are all the time. From tool chests and tool trolleys to hardwearing tool boxes, cases and caddies, BiGDUG can offer quality tool storage

solutions to suit all needs. As we all know, proper DIY and industry building tools can be extremely expensive, totalling in thousands of pounds, and this is why builders

and tradesmen take the storage of such items very seriously. Doug Nourse, Managing Director of BiGDUG, said, “If you ever see a builder who suspects someone has misplaced

his tools, get out of the way! – No seriously, tool storage is an imperative aspect of site management, and this of course filters down to domestic DIY as well. If you don’t

have fully functioning tools in the right place at the right time, you are just doubling your workload, it really is as simple as that, and that is why we stock a wide range

of tool storage solutions for every situation.” In addition to their wide range of tool storage, BiGDUG also provides shelving and racking, as well as other specialised

storage solutions. From workbenches and workstations to trucks and trolleys for warehousing, BiGDUG has it all.

the worst case scenario even reduce their staffing numbers. After wages, office space is usually the second biggest cost, which is why shelving and racking experts BiGDUG

are launching their brand new credit busting line of office shelving to help struggling businesses make the most of their floor-space and reduce claustrophobia amongst employees.

Doug Nourse, Managing Director at BiGDUG the experts in racking, shelving and storage solutions, said, “It is a hard time for those in business, and many key decision makers

are seeking to save on floor space, at least until the economic climate stabilizes. This is where investing in office shelving comes into its own.”

The new range of Premium Office Shelving available from BiGDUG is ideal for keeping documents and files off the floor and utilizing the wall space effectively. Available in

two sizes, the shelves can be purchased in both oak and beech finish. Utilizing wall space can double your storage capacity and can in many cases allow a business to reduce the

size of the office they are currently renting or paying the mortgage on. For businesses seeking to make the most of their racking and shelving solutions, getting advice on

space planning, could be a very fruitful option. The BiGDUG Storage Planner makes it easy to design and create scaled versions of how your warehouse, store or office space could

look and also allows for accurate planning and design. Unlike other programs, this specialised planner is a web-based solution that requires no design skills or previous knowledge

plus it is completely free – now that’s what we call more credit less crunch!

Mr Nourse added, “I would advise anyone looking to utilise brand new office shelving to have a look at our room planner online to see exactly how much space this new addition

could save you. It also helps to establish how many units are needed and to organise their placement.”

Priced at just £39 excluding VAT, the new flat pack shelving from BiGDUG, is capable of holding loads of up to 100kg UDL and with easy self-assembly there is no need for nails,

ensuring that even those with a very limited time frame can get up and running in no time. Mr Nourse added, “We invite customers to contact us with regards to space saving ideas

and shelving products and look forward to tackling their individual special requirements.”

Doug Nourse, Managing Director at BiGDUG, the online providers of workbenches, cheap shelving and racking, said, “This nifty addition to our extensive product line is a welcome one. Workforces are seeking to cut costs whilst making their teams more efficient. The brand new packing bench is considerably cheaper than similar competitor products on the market and it is extremely hard wearing making it ideal for the warehouse floor.”

With its solid steel uprights in a smooth, flush finish the brand new packing bench comes with two reel bars and an adjustable bottom shelf. For those who have a more to pack and dispatch than others, each reel bar is able to hold up to 50kg UDL, suitable for most tubular wrapping materials. For those who are too busy with the figures and keeping their business afloat, the simple self-assembly is a godsend, and all that is needed is a rubber mallet and a few free minutes- no hammer, nails or flat pack instructions required! Customers taking the plunge and purchasing their very first packing bench, will also be pleased to know that rolls of bubble wrap are available as an additional accessory, so you will have all you need to get started and organise your production line efficiently.

Mr Nourse added, “Our newest product really has taken everything into consideration and has left nothing to chance especially with its 900mm high work surface and additional top shelf for safe storage of your tape and scissors. The packing bench is often something that many other online distributers overlook, and yet it is something that can have such an effect on the way in which your business functions internally.” For further information on BiGDUG’s packing bench visit their website at www.bigdug.co.uk

Managing Director at BiGDUG, Doug Nourse, said, “I’ve heard countless stories of people slipping at work – and from a shamed red face to a broken neck, the severity of the outcome can vary widely – and the last thing any business wants in this current climate is a court case.” Starting at just £39, their brand new range of rubber flooring is yet another innovative to their extensive portfolio that currently includes shelving, racking, workbenches and storage solutions. The rubber flooring is produced using top quality and hard-wearing materials and is available adorned with either ribbed or studded patterns to ensure those passing over it keep a firm grip.

The product is ideal for many applications including flooring, walkways and ramps and is even suited for use on workbenches and other similar items to prevent scratching and reduce noise. Mr. Nourse added, “I love this product because it can offer so much more than its made-for purpose. If you are in need of enhanced grip or reduced noise, our rubber flooring may be the answer. It’s even completely reusable, so it can be moved about as the owner sees fit.”

The standard thickness of the rubber flooring is 3mm for the ribbed finish and 4.5mm for the studded, but BiGDUG can provide variations on this, which are available by special order including a 6mm thickness or smooth finished flooring.

Actively working to combine both high quality and big budget solutions, BiGDUG have produced a new line perfect for both the buzzing business and the family home. Their heavy duty document box priced at just £1.49 is capable of holding up to 20kg and even comes complete with lids, so you can forget about last year’s financial strains and turn your fortunes around in 2009.

For businesses that require the larger storage solution, BiGDUG’s archive storage bays, feature shelving rated to up to 300kg’s per UDT level and what’s more, this nifty storage bay even offers boltless assembly, for those of you wanting storage solutions, this side of the new financial year!

Doug Nourse, Managing Director at BiGDUG, the experts in racking, shelving and storage solutions, said, “Archiving can instil a feeling of dread in those earmarked to sort it out. Depending on the size of the business, archiving and organising the previous year’s documents can be an extensive job that can prove both time consuming and costly. By offering storage solutions that are competitively priced, we hope to diminish these fears. Keeping documents in order is integral to the smooth running of any business. A labyrinth of folders and files can often prove to be a real headache, one that often results in admin staff being employed to deal with the issue. For the saver savvy who prefer to carry out the filing work themselves, the importance of labelling should not be brushed under the proverbial carpet. BiGDUG stock a colourful range of magnetic labels that are perfect for ensuring the quick location of a particular folder or document, and therefore preventing any future hiccups.

Mr. Nourse added, “A good labelling system is an invaluable way of keeping documents in order in the long-term. I love these labels because they’re magnetic so you can move them around, and they even incorporate a ‘write on, write off’ design so that they can be used time and time again.”

For more great value storage solutions head over to www.bigdug.co.uk today.

Doug Nourse, Managing Director at BiGDUG, the shelving and racking experts, said, “People often clean-up after Christmas by stuffing their gifts into old cardboard boxes leaving them to rot. By storing items in this way, they will be exposed to the damp, all of which are liable to slowly deteriorate items. That’s why a damp resistant plastic container could be your new best friend for the January clean up, I think we all want a bit more space after Christmas, especially if we are prone to a spot of sale-shopping!”

The new Storage Trunks from BiGDUG are an ideal way to store items safe in the knowledge that they will be protected from the elements. Priced at just £23 excluding VAT, these storage trunks are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, and not only are they anti-shock resistant they are also resistant to high and low temperatures. Available in four different sizes, each box comes with a hinged lid, and with simple self-assembly taking just minutes, even those with a to-do list as long as their arm will have no excuse for cleaning up- nice try! For those of you seeking even more space, where a storage box just will not do, BiGDUG’s Storage Bays with plastic boxes may be just the storage solution you have been looking for. The bays each come with a steel shelving structure with chipboard decks. Again these bays offer self-assembly in minutes so even those prone to DIY mishaps can stand back and admire their handy work without the frustration usually associated with flat pack instructions, and if you really are awful and putting -things together, There is a step by step instruction video online at www.bigdug.co.uk Mr Nourse, whose firm are one of the leading storage solution providers in the UK, added, “These units are so cost-effective at just £55 excluding VAT, making them a great solution for the office or home environment. At BiGDUG, we are constantly on the look-out for new technology and solutions to the most common of household and business problems, so whatever your storage need, we have something to suit everyone.”

29-year-old Lee Carlisle from Nottingham had a bad experience last year, he said, “I was putting up the Christmas tree and was just adding the lights, when I lost my footing and tripped over the black bin liner I had put on the top of my step ladder. Needless to say I went head first into the tree, knocked it down and damaged most of the decorations! Luckily it only resulted in a few bruises but I can see how it could have been much worse, especially if I had of been outside attaching lights to the outside of the building.”

Managing Director at BiGDUG, the experts in racking, shelving and storage solutions, Doug Nourse, said, “We are pleased to be able to offer a solution to this all too common problem. We tend to be mainly recognised as one of the biggest UK stores offering shelving and racking to businesses and homeowners, however we have many other products available for purchase, our ladder range is extremely popular”

One of the most popular products available from BiGDUG is their Industrial Step Ladders priced at a mere £69 excluding VAT. This novel ladder range is strong and durable making it ideal for industrial environments and even features gusset bracing and hinged locking stays, providing increased rigidity- essential for putting up those Christmas decorations and encouraging that festive cheer!

For those seeking something a bit more compact for ease of storage, the Compact Step ladders from the experts at BiGDUG certainly hit the nail on the head. Their Compact range is manufactured to RN131 standards and even folds to a depth of 84, great for in the office where storage space is limited. The range even comes with an integrated tool tray with a hook at the top of the ladder to avoid mishaps this Christmas, and what’s more for those of you who would rather be having a nice glass of wine in your spare time, fear not as this ladder range even comes pre-assembled for immediate use! Mr Nourse added, “At BiGDUG we realise how important it is to avoid unnecessary blunders and trips to A&E this December and we welcome any enquiries from both businesses and consumers about any of our ladder ranges. Just give us a call and we will happy to help you, lets make sure everyone has a safe and happy Christmas this year.”

Anticipation is just not going to solve anything so take action and don’t get left high and dry when those forgotten family members turn up to offer their best wishes. No-one wants to spend a fortune on temporary furniture solutions especially when there is mulled wine and mince pies to splurge on! So with prices starting from as little as £49 there really is no excuse for not being accommodating this Christmas.

Managing Director, at BiGDUG, the experts in shelving, racking and storage solutions, Doug Nourse, said, “Our new budget furniture range is perfect for those wanting to do Christmas celebrations on a credit crunch budget. We have a range of furniture solutions to suit every need from folding tables, benches and chairs for easy storage to all in one table and bench sets, at BiGDUG we certainly have Christmas covered.” Ideal for schools, town halls, conference halls and even home use, their plastic folding tables, chairs and benches are tough and easy to clean, ideal for those shovelling in the Christmas buffet with no regard for those cleaning up afterwards! What’s more not only do they fold flat for neat storage, their high specification chairs, feature twin metal support bars under each seat base, with a moulded carrying handle and ‘run off’ channel in the base to keep each unit dry. Mr Nourse added, “Over the past few months we have had an influx of customers purchasing our budget furniture, and they tell us that priced at just £79 for the folding range and £49 for the all in one sets, they have found very few companies able to offer the same high quality products at such a low cost. At BiGDUG we fail to understand why excellent quality cannot be offered at a reasonable price. That’s why we continually look at our pricing to ensure that our customers get the very best from a visit to BiGDUG.” Their all in one table and bench sets, offer a durable steel frame and folding legs, which simply unfolds in seconds and with no assembly required, it is perfect for that last minute engagement. Mr Nourse added, “Both of these products are suitable for indoor or outdoor usage, so whether you have an outdoor bash to organise, a glamorous party or a finger buffet they are the ideal solution.”