Every British winter starts the same way - the first frost hits, someone nearly skids across the car park, and suddenly your “we’ll sort it next week” jobs start biting back.
Icy mornings slow down deliveries, frozen loading bays turn every job into a workout, and slippery steps send risk assessments into overdrive. But keeping your site moving through winter doesn’t need to be dramatic - it just needs the right gear in the right place.
1. Start with the Basics: Grit Where It Matters
It sounds obvious, but it’s the one job everyone forgets until it’s too late. Strategic gritting around entrances, car parks, and walkways can save hours of downtime (and a few bruised egos).
That’s where G-Force’s lockable grit bins come in - weatherproof, easy to spot, and big enough to store enough rock salt for weeks of frosty mornings. Keep a 25kg bag of rock salt inside each zone and make sure your team knows exactly who’s responsible for spreading it before the first frost hits.
Lockable Grit Bins Collection
Weatherproof, durable, and built for harsh UK winters. Choose from multiple sizes to cover entrances, car parks, and high-traffic areas - keeping salt dry and always ready to use.
- Secure, lockable lids to prevent misuse
- High-visibility colours for easy spotting
- UV-stable plastic – no rust, no fading
25kg Rock Salt
Keep stock ready to go with fast-acting rock salt that melts ice quickly and effectively. Perfect for use with G-Force grit bins, ensuring your site stays safe through every cold snap.
- 25kg manageable bags for easy spreading
- Effective on paths, car parks, and access routes
- Ideal for schools, councils, and workplaces
2. Keep Staff Safe, Warm, and Organised
Cold weather slows people down - especially when PPE, boots, and jackets are damp from the day before. Providing somewhere secure and hygienic for kit makes a huge difference in both comfort and morale.
Plastic staff lockers from G-Force are rust-free, easy to clean, and tough enough for wet changing rooms or outdoor units. They’re built for the kind of winter mornings when condensation turns steel lockers into ice blocks.
Plastic Lockers
Durable, hygienic and completely rust-proof, G-Force’s plastic lockers are ideal for staff changing areas and wet environments. Built for year-round use, not just the winter rush.
- Weather-resistant, easy-to-clean surfaces
- Modular design for flexible layouts
- Perfect for schools, factories, and healthcare sites
3. Keep Deliveries and Equipment Mobile
Frozen wheels and brittle containers can grind logistics to a halt. Plastic mobile storage trucks and stack & nest containers handle cold conditions far better than metal or cardboard - no cracking, no corrosion, no mess.
They’re perfect for moving salt, grit, or tools between bays without multiple trips - and unlike makeshift buckets or crates, they won’t split under pressure.
Plastic Mobile Trucks
Sturdy, manoeuvrable, and ideal for moving heavy materials, grit, or waste during winter. Built with heavy-duty castors and smooth plastic walls that won’t freeze or corrode.
- Available in standard and heavy-duty versions
- Easy to clean and maintain year-round
- Perfect for warehouses, factories, and schools
Stack & Nest Containers
Designed for efficiency, these containers stack when full and nest when empty, saving space while protecting contents. A winter essential for keeping stock and equipment dry and secure.
- Strong, food-grade plastic construction
- Compatible with G-Force dollies and pallets
- Available in multiple colours for easy zoning
4. Think Efficiency, Not Emergency
Winter shouldn’t feel like crisis management. A small investment in weatherproof equipment, safe storage, and clear site planning makes operations predictable, not panicked.
With the right mix of grit bins, mobile trucks, and lockers, your team can keep working safely and confidently through every cold snap. Because when frost bites back - you’ll already be ready for it.
