Paper shredding might not seem like a dangerous task, but the reality is that office shredders cause thousands of injuries every year. From crushed fingers to serious lacerations, many accidents happen because employees underestimate the risks associated with using standard in-house shredders.

Beyond the health and safety concerns, relying on small office shredders also exposes businesses to data protection risks, non-compliance, and inefficient waste handling.

At Restore Datashred, we believe data security should never come at the expense of safety. Here’s what makes in-house shredding risky and why outsourcing to professionals is a safer, smarter solution.

The Hidden Dangers of Office Shredders

While office shredders are convenient, they are far from risk-free. Common injuries include:

• Finger and hand lacerations caused by direct contact with cutting blades.

• Machine toppling injuries due to lightweight or unstable designs.

• Electrical hazards from poor maintenance or overuse.

• Injuries to children in home-based offices, where machines may be accessible.

In most cases, these incidents are caused by lack of training, inattention, or faulty equipment. What’s more, the shredded waste often ends up unprotected in recycling bins leaving confidential information exposed.

Compliance and Safety: Why Professional Shredding Is the Safer Choice

You can easily stay compliant with the UK GDPR and Health & Safety legislation without relying on hazardous office shredders.

By partnering with Restore Datashred, you remove the risks entirely. Our on-site shredding services ensure documents are destroyed securely and safely right at your premises. There’s no handling of blades, no risk of injury, and no chance of a data breach.

Outsourcing your shredding means:

• Compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

• Secure handling by trained, security-vetted professionals.

• Full Certificate of Destruction for audit trails.

• Zero safety risks to your team.

• Environmentally friendly paper recycling post-destruction.

Why Businesses Are Moving Away from Office Shredders

The average office shredder simply isn’t designed for large volumes of confidential paperwork. They are:

• Time-consuming and inefficient for busy teams.

• Lacking in verifiable compliance documentation.

• A potential fire hazard when used excessively.

Switching to Restore Datashred’s professional shredding services eliminates all of these issues while improving compliance, productivity, and safety standards.

Our team collects and destroys your documents securely, providing a full audit trail and ensuring complete peace of mind.

Protect Your Team and Your Data

Avoid the hidden hazards of in-house shredding and protect both your people and your business.
With Restore Datashred, you can comply with data protection laws, reduce risks, and safeguard sensitive information without ever touching a shredder.

Contact Restore Datashred today to request a free, no-obligation quote or schedule regular on-site shredding services tailored to your business.