Workplace Products

FAQs

• What supplies do you need for winter?

  Winter brings its own risks. To stay safe and operational, workplaces should stock a selection of winter supplies. 

  This should include:

  • Snow shovels and de-icers
  • Grit bins and salt spreaders
  • Hi-vis and thermal workwear
  • First aid kits and hygiene supplies

  SMI can help you prepare with seasonal stock bundles that suit your team size and site layout.

• Where to buy industrial workplace products?

  You can order industrial workplace products directly from the SMI shop. We stock a wide range of workplace essentials - from safety signage to storage equipment - ready for fast delivery. 

  Whether you’re buying in bulk or just topping up your supplies, we make it simple to keep your site compliant and well-equipped.

• How to keep on track with ordering workplace products?

  Managing workplace supplies across multiple teams or locations can get messy. That’s why we created the MY-SMI® portal.

  It’s a customisable, online ordering platform where you can:

  • View and reorder workplace items
  • Track budgets and usage
  • Create catalogues specific to job roles or departments

  It’s smart, simple procurement. Built around your business.

• What are the four types of safety signs in the workplace?

  Safety signs fall into four main categories.

  These are:

  • Prohibition signs — these indicate something you must not do (e.g. No Smoking).
  • Warning signs — these highlight hazards (e.g. Danger: High Voltage).
  • Mandatory signs — these show actions you must take (e.g. Wear Eye Protection).
  • Emergency escape or first aid signs — these show routes or resources (e.g. Fire Exit, First Aid Kit).
    
    

  You’ll find a full range of compliant safety signage in the SMI shop.

• What are the different types of workplace equipment needed?

  It depends on your environment, but most industrial workplaces will need a mix of:

  • Safety signs to communicate hazards and safe procedures.
  • Storage units and shelving — for tools, PPE, and consumables.
  • General workplace items — like bins, cones, trolleys, and spill kits.

  First aid and hygiene supplies to support health and compliance.