A well-organized workspace is one the most straightforward ways to improve productivity. In the best of times, keeping a neat space is key to driving efficiency. Having a place for everything also helps minimize the risk of misplacement and mistreatment of tools and equipment.
Given current CDC recommendations, worksites will also need to be prepared with adequate protective and cleaning gear to keep construction teams safe. OSHA requirements now also require that “To the extent tools or equipment must be shared” workers must be provided with “alcohol-based wipes to clean tools before and after use.”
Tools will have to be regularly sanitized, with other protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, sprays, gloves, and wipes easily accessible so that construction teams can constantly sanitize their tools and protect themselves against the virus at all times.
Knaack boxes provide both easy-to-access cleaning supplies and a portable and secure way to store and organize equipment and PPE. Pro Tool carries many Knaack storage units to fit every construction crew’s needs.
Some of the tool chests we carry for improved gear accessibility and secure storage include:
Safety Kage
The Safety Kage offers a ventilated, secure storage area for harnesses, first aid supplies, and other essentials on caster-ready skids. Its three-point latching and recessed handles allow for secure storage and allows workers to grip the container even (even with gloves on), while a foot latch allows for hands-free opening in all protective gear situations (this may be particularly important if sanitation is an issue, since minimizing touching surfaces helps prevent the spread of virus).
The durable steel mesh is weather resistant and allows for airflow, preventing the growth of mold and mildew, while the 18 hooks and 47.5 cubic foot capacity provide ample storage to protect harnesses and other gear from tears, weather damage, and loss.
There is also an easy-access first aid tool compartment for first-aid emergencies, and the interior shelves keep gear of a variety of sizes and shapes easily organized.
Model 44 Jobmaster
The Model 44 Jobmaster offers a rolling storage area with a solid top, for an easily-sanitized, durable, and
mobile workspace. At 40.6 inches wide, and with an 800 lb capacity, it can hold even heavy-duty equipment, with the inner drawers each rated to 50 lbs.
The left half of the box is open, allowing for storage of taller items, while the build-in rollers make it easy-to-access and
mobile.
It also includes a powder-coat water and weather-resistant surface capable of lasting for decades, and the lid has a two-point recessed locking system to prevent break-ins.
For items that do not require ventilation, this is a durable, easily accessible and mobile workspace with built-in organization.
Model 2472 Jobmaster
The 2472 Jobmaster chest is a versatile, secure organization solution, offering 24.5 cubic feet of storage and featuring a full-length piano hinge stacked and welded.
The lid offers quick and ergonomic access to gear, and the dampening spring can be easily opened from three sides. The Power Pass® Electrical Pass-Thru grommet enables quick, weatherproof power cord access.
Additionally, heavy-duty recessed side handles allow for enhanced mobility and protect the tool chest against damage during transport, while the WATCHMAN® IV Lock System provides unbeatable theft prevention. If you need more mobility, the tool chest can be easily and quickly equipped with rolling casters.
Organize your worksite PPE with a Knaack box
Safety equipment has quickly become an essential tool to keep workers safe and job sites open and efficient. Given the ongoing shortages and need to secure equipment safely, a Knaack box can be a great option to help many sites keep tools and equipment easily accessible and safe from the elements and from loss, damage, or theft.
Pro-Tool’s inventory of Knaack boxes includes many options to fit your specific sites’ needs to keep expensive tools, supplies, and equipment safe and easily accessible, and given the sturdy steel construction, they should last for years to come. Contact us for more information about our many Knack box offerings.
