The shopkeeper or warehouse manager has decided to purchase a boltless shelving system and must now establish the area available to use. In doing so they should also be aware of Health and Safety regulations. For example, the system must not block a fire exit or fire point, making access to a fire extinguisher or fire alarm difficult. The system should not impede the staff from reaching a first-aid box either.

When all these requirements have been met, the retailer will place his or her order. Upon arrival, their first job should be to check that all the components have been included. It is unlikely that a mistake has been made, but there is nothing more annoying than having almost reached the end of the job, the final component needed has not been packed. Full assembly instructions for the storage unit will be supplied.

Unpack the system and begin by placing a post flat on the ground so that the post connector slots are inside. Typically, post connectors will be adjustable every 12 inches or so. Now place the post connectors at the required location. They will usually be evenly spaced and there must always be one at the top and one at the bottom of the post.

Start at the bottom and tap in one side of the post connector and lock it straight away. Tap in the other side and lock. As you work your way up the post it may need to be spread slightly. To ensure the post connector has been securely locked use a screwdriver or a monkey wrench. Your shelving unit is now in place and can start to help de-clutter your working area.

Environments such as schools where many things such as pencils; books, art items, sports gear and other equipment essential to educational needs have to be stored or hospitals which must have bandages, bedding and bed pans in stock have to be able to reconfigure their shelving systems at some point.  They may need to add to the system to accommodate extra supplies or add to the existing system, reposition parts of it. Other places, such as mechanical or automotive workshops and retail establishments which need storage space also need storage shelves and systems that are hard-wearing but flexible.

Typically, a modular design would be ideal for these many and various needs.

Its design would have up to three shelf sizes which would make it perfect for the widest possible selection of accessories that would fit into what ever configuration the highly flexible system can be formed.  The accessories might include plastic boxes, box-files for document storage, drawers, hanging rails, dividers and collapsible plastic boxes for later use or used to store items temporarily needed. In a retail establishment, for example, this might include seasonal goods such as Christmas decorations or Easter eggs.

The modular nature of such a storage system would make the best possible use of the wall space available in any size of room, no matter what the width or height might be. The system might be static or indeed divided into two or three level systems. For extra flexibility the system could be placed on mobile bases.

When you mention paper, the first thing most people think of is archive storing in businesses that generate huge amounts of paperwork. This of course is correct, and archive shelving and specially constructed archive boxes are simply the best way to store files and documents over a long period of time.

That is why most smart companies learned that to invest in sturdy archive shelving with the appropriate archive boxes for all their paper storage needs is a sound investment.

That said, there are many different types of paper that needs to be neatly and safely stored in many other environments. Homes, schools, hospitals, any institution that have for instance art classes and such need secure storage for a myriad types of paper.

Perfect solutions

Paper storage solutions do not have to be drab to be functional. The Gratnell’s Tray Storage Unit. This type of storage solution can be used with great success especially where smaller children are. It is lightweight, yet highly durable plastic that can be easily moved around, but are safe to use around children.

Special paper or documentation regarding children can be stored safely and kept neat at all times. These units come with 6 bright and eye-catching coloured trays that are attractive and appeal to children.

These units are perfect for paper storage in a fun way that teach children to be disciplined and keep things neat and in place. Making paper storage fun in learning institutions and at home is an innovative way to teach children without them even realising it.

Most people use their garages not only for a place to safely park their cars, but for a place to store some of those essentials they need to keep, but don’t have place for inside the house. Let’s face it, space is at a premium for most people across the UK so every possible space has to be utilised. For most of the time though, the inevitable result is a serious case of clutter with half hearted attempts periodically to control the mess.

Yet it is the easiest thing ever to take control once and for all of your garage, to maximise space and be completely organised. You simply have to get a good set of garage storage racks. This does not mean that you run off and get the cheapest racking or what catches your eye, you need to do this methodically to get it perfect.

What do you really need?

The reason reputable shelving and racking companies offer such a large selection of different storage racks is because people have vastly different needs when it comes to storage. Have a proper look at exactly what you have stored in your garage at the moment and from there plan what solutions you really need.

If you have items that must be protected such as books or clothing items, you will need shelving storage bays with those great plastic boxes. Boltless shelving and budget shelving will be perfect for a large part of your clutter and keep it need. For the handyman there are various options of shelving storage bays with plastic bins for all those bits and pieces. There is a whole world of garage storage racks waiting to be used to make your life so much easier.