Garage & Workshop Accessories

About Garage & Workshop Accessories

A well-organised garage or workshop requires more than just power tools and equipment. Garage and workshop accessories are the essential supporting items that transform a basic workspace into a professional, efficient environment. This diverse category at MyToolShed.co.uk includes automotive fuses for electrical circuit protection, magnetic trays and collectors for organising small components, spill management products for maintaining HSE compliance, sound meters for noise level monitoring, non-slip mats for safer flooring, and drum stands for safe liquid handling.

Whether you're a professional tradesperson operating a busy commercial workshop or a DIY enthusiast maintaining a home garage, these accessories play a crucial role in workplace safety, organisation and productivity. From preventing lost fasteners during vehicle repairs to ensuring COSHH compliance with proper spill kits, each accessory addresses specific workshop challenges that directly impact your daily operations and regulatory requirements.

Applications

Garage and workshop accessories are essential across numerous trades and industries:

• Motor mechanics and auto electricians – automotive fuse assortments, magnetic parts trays, and spill management for vehicle repairs and maintenance
• General engineering and fabrication workshops – comprehensive workspace organisation, anti-fatigue matting, and noise monitoring equipment
• Mobile tradespeople – sparkies, plumbers, and heating engineers requiring portable magnetic trays and compact organisation solutions for van workshops
• Facilities managers – maintaining safe, compliant workshop environments in commercial and industrial settings with spill kits and safety equipment
• MOT testing stations and vehicle service centres – complete workshop accessory requirements for professional automotive environments
• Manufacturing and production facilities – noise level monitoring and chemical spill control to meet HSE requirements
• Agricultural and plant operators – managing machinery maintenance workshops with drum stands and cleaning products
• DIY enthusiasts and home mechanics – setting up or upgrading home garage workspaces with professional-grade accessories

Choosing The Right Garage & Workshop Accessories

Assess your specific requirements: Consider the type of work you undertake most frequently. Auto electricians need comprehensive automotive fuse assortments in various amperages, whilst general workshops may prioritise spill management and anti-fatigue matting. Identify daily frustrations in your workspace to determine which accessories would deliver the most benefit.

Ensure regulatory compliance: Safety-related accessories must meet HSE requirements. Sound meters should be properly calibrated for workplace noise assessments. Spill kits must be appropriate for the substances you handle, complying with COSHH regulations. Non-slip matting should meet relevant BS EN standards for slip resistance in workshop environments.

Prioritise quality and durability: Workshop accessories face demanding conditions including chemical exposure, heavy use, and harsh environments. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks products from reputable manufacturers designed to withstand professional workshop rigours. Quality magnetic trays with neodymium magnets and robust drum stands represent investments that deliver years of reliable service.

Consider size and capacity: Select accessories proportionate to your workspace and workload. Larger commercial workshops may require multiple spill stations and extensive anti-fatigue matting coverage, whilst compact home garages benefit from space-efficient solutions. Ensure drum stands accommodate the barrel sizes you regularly handle.

Safety Information

Noise monitoring: Under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, UK employers must assess and manage noise risks. Use calibrated sound meters to monitor workplace levels. If daily exposure reaches 85 dB(A), hearing protection becomes mandatory. Regular monitoring ensures compliance and protects long-term hearing health.

Spill management: COSHH regulations require appropriate measures for handling hazardous substances. Maintain adequately stocked spill kits suitable for the liquids in your workspace. Absorbent materials must be disposed of according to the substance absorbed, and all workshop users should receive spill response training.

Slip prevention: The HSE identifies slips and trips as the most common workplace injuries. Non-slip mats significantly reduce risks in areas exposed to oils, coolants, or water. Ensure matting is properly positioned and well-maintained, as damaged mats can themselves become trip hazards.

Electrical safety: Only use automotive fuses with the correct amperage rating for each circuit. Over-rating fuses removes vital circuit protection and creates serious fire risks. Maintain a properly organised fuse assortment to prevent incorrect substitutions during repairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should be included in a workshop spill kit?

A comprehensive spill kit should contain absorbent pads or granules, disposal bags, chemical-resistant gloves, and clear usage instructions. Specific contents depend on the substances you handle – oil-only absorbents for petroleum products, or universal absorbents for water-based liquids. For workshops handling hazardous chemicals, specialist spill kits meeting COSHH requirements are essential. Consider the largest potential spill volume when selecting appropriate kit capacity.

What amperage automotive fuses should I stock in my workshop?

Modern vehicles typically use blade-type fuses ranging from 2A to 40A, with 5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, and 30A being most common. A comprehensive fuse assortment covering this range ensures you're prepared for most automotive electrical repairs. Colour-coding helps identify ratings quickly – tan (5A), red (10A), blue (15A), yellow (20A), and green (30A). Always replace fuses with the identical amperage rating specified by the vehicle manufacturer to maintain proper circuit protection.

How do magnetic trays help with workshop organisation?

Quality magnetic trays using neodymium magnets provide excellent holding power for ferrous metal parts, fasteners, and small tools during disassembly work. They prevent small components from rolling away or getting lost, which is particularly valuable during vehicle repairs or equipment maintenance. Magnetic trays attach securely to steel workbenches, toolboxes, or vehicle panels, keeping essential hardware organised and within easy reach throughout the job.