5 workplace storage mistakes and how to fix them
Posted on November 5th 2025 by Paul Ellis - Marketing & Business Development Manager.
An organised workplace isn’t just about keeping things tidy — it’s about safety, productivity, and professionalism. Yet many businesses still make common workplace storage mistakes that impact efficiency and compliance.
Here are five key workplace storage mistakes — and how QMP’s UK-made steel cupboards can help you fix them.
Using the same cupboard for everything
Paints, tools, cleaning products and documents all have different needs. Storing them together is one of the most frequent workplace storage mistakes, often leading to damage or safety risks.
✅ Fix: Use dedicated cupboards like QMP’s Hazardous Substance Cupboards and COSHH Cupboards for hazardous substances and Multi-Storage Cupboards for heavy-duty items.
Ignoring security
Leaving valuable equipment or chemicals unsecured is another workplace storage mistake that can cost more than you think.
✅ Fix: QMP’s Lockable Cupboards feature reinforced doors and high-quality cam locks — keeping your items safe and compliant.
Underestimating space requirements
Crowded shelves and overflowing cupboards create clutter and frustration — a common storage mistake in the workplace.
✅ Fix: Plan your layout with modular storage. QMP’s Workplace Cupboards, Modular Cupboards and Utility Cupboards come in multiple sizes to fit your space efficiently.
Overlooking ventilation and visibility
Without ventilation, fumes or moisture can build up. Without visibility, staff waste time searching for tools or materials. Both are easily avoidable workplace storage mistakes.
✅ Fix: Choose Perforated Door Cupboards for air circulation or Vision Door Cupboards for quick content identification.
Neglecting style and professionalism
A cluttered or mismatched storage area doesn’t inspire confidence — a subtle but real workplace storage mistake.
✅ Fix: QMP cupboards are available in a variety of powder-coated colours to match your brand and brighten up your workspace.
The right storage isn’t just functional — it’s foundational. By avoiding these workplace storage mistakes and choosing durable, British-made cupboards from QMP, you can make your workplace safer, smarter, and more efficient.
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