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13Apr2016

Height Safety Breaches Lead to Fines, and Even Jail Sentences!

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As our regular followers will know, we often write about the vital necessity of height safety measures, particularly in the workplace. We do this to remind employers and workers about the importance of abiding by the correct height safety regulations, by conducting through risk assessments, following best practice guidelines, and using the correct equipment.

Sadly, however, it seems to make little difference how often this issue is discussed either by ourselves, or by other safety professionals. Without fail, a new case of neglected height safety seems to rear its ugly head almost every week. Recently, two news stories came to our attention, both of which had serious consequences for both the workers and the companies employing them. Here's what went wrong, and what the consequences were:

The first case involves a roofing firm in Worcester, who were fined £66,000 after an employee was seriously injured at work. Whilst replacing a fragile roof in April of last year, the worker fell through a skylight and broke his wrist. After an investigation by the HSE was conducted, they found that this accident was a result of the company's failure to implement proper fall protection measures. If edge protection, nets and guardrails had been provided, the risk to the individual and other employees would have been significantly reduced.

In the second case, two construction bosses were sentenced to eight months in prison, and were ordered to pay a £90,000 fine along with £45,000 in court costs, following a worker fatality back in 2014. The incident occurred while C Smith and Sons were dismantling a building set for demolition, which required workers to operate at height. Following one near-miss, and an incident which left a 47 year old man with a fractured spine, pelvis, leg, heel and wrist, work was shockingly allowed to continue. Just hours after his co-worker was injured and only a day after one close call, Paul Harrower fell through a skylight, and died of serious head injuries.

Both of these incidents could have been prevented by the implementation of proper health and safety measures, which would have helped to save the lives and livelihoods of all those involved. Incidents like these can damage reputations and wreck lives, for the victims and their families, as well as those who are responsible. If you conduct operations at height, please take note of these regularly occurring tragedies, and avoid the same thing happening to you! Set the correct measures, follow them, and always use the correct equipment!

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12Apr2016

Floor Cranes from SafetyLiftinGear

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Floor cranes are an essential piece of equipment for any factory, warehouse, garage or workshop, not only do they provide you with the ability to lift heavy, awkward shaped objects, loads or materials safely and easily, they are designed to be portable, meaning you can lift heavy objects in various locations around your premises with ease.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we sell a variety of floor cranes from folding floor cranes to counterbalanced floor cranes. Whatever your requirements, we are confident that we can provide you with a top quality floor crane that meets your exacting standards.

Heavy-Duty Folding Floor Crane

These robust floor cranes are perfect for using and storing in a variety of locations, particularly in workshops or garages! Why? because they are perfect for lifting, moving and positioning heavy components like engines. This particular folding floor crane from Euro Press Pack is fitted with incredibly robust polyamide wheels and castors, meaning it works smoothly and quietly!

To find out more about this versatile crane, simply click the button below:

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Counterbalanced Floor Crane

Our counterbalanced floor cranes are increasingly popular with companies who operate in a warehousing or manufacturing environment, or in environments where the floor space is restricted by floor level objects.

Our Counterbalances floor cranes have the huge advantage of not having any front legs. The reason for this is to overcome the issues of lifting loads without any footing room. This crane also features a 5 position telescopic jib and 5 different capacity settings.

To find out more about our counterbalance floor crane, click the button below:

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Impressed by what you see? a majority of our floor cranes are now available to hire! Click here to view our full range of Floor Cranes.

06Apr2016

Toe Jacks From SafetyLiftinGear

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Whether you need to carry out maintenance work or move heavy machinery, hydraulic toe jacks can help you to do this safely and efficiently, without having to deal with any unnecessary hassle. At SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a selection of toe jacks for both industrial and domestic use, providing you with the option to hire or buy depending on the requirements of the job.

Each toe jack we supply has it's own weight capacity and height limit, which means that you are able to match the jack you require with the demands of the application you intend to use it for. They also each come with a warranty ranging from a year to 2 years in length, providing you with peace of mind regarding the reliability of our products, as well as reassurance in the unlikely event that your toe jack fails.

We stock two types of toe jacks at SafetyLiftingGear:

Standard Hydraulic Toe Jacks

This type of toe jack ranges from a weight limit of 2.5 tonne to 15 tonne, providing you with a vast selection of options to choose from. They come complete with a handle, and have an overload pressure valve to prevent hazards caused by overloading your jack.

Swivel Toe Jacks

This toe jack is available to purchase in a 5 tonne and 10 tonne model, depending on the demands of your job. They are ideal for use in confined spaces, and have a 360 degree swivel function for easy manoeuvring.

To view our complete selection of toe jacks, click here.

05Apr2016

Our New Range of Modulift Spreader Beams

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We've just added a brand new range of modular spreader beams to the SafetyLiftinGear catalogue, offering our customers a versatile and cost-effective new lifting/handling solution. Made by Modulift and assembled from a range of interchangeable parts, these beams can be adjusted to suit a large variety of lifting applications, no matter what your requirements may be.

Here are just some of the advantages that come from using these spreader beams:

Versatility - The ability to configure Modulift beams to fit almost any rig, combined with the opportunity to add additional struts, means that these beams are highly adaptable, granting the operator an extended range of uses.
Easy Storage - The ability to dismantle the spreader beams makes them easy to transport to and from jobs, while also providing a wider range of options for storage.
Affordability - The previously mentioned factors of versatility and movability also reduce the related costs, saving you money on transportation, storage and additional equipment. They are also available to hire from SafetyLiftinGear, which means that you will be able to select the most cost-effective option for your business.

We provide these modular spreader beams in a range of weight and length limits:

12tonne, 1mtr to 4mtr Spreader Beam

24tonne, 1.5mtr to 6mtr Spreader Beam

34tonne, 2mtr to 8mtr Spreader Beam

70tonne, 2mtr to 12mtr Spreader Beam

All of the sizes mentioned above are also available in a variety of configurations, with a choice of struts and end units. They are also fully tested and certified to provide the highest level of quality and safety for the end user. All four sizes are available to purchase from SafetyLiftinGear with fast delivery, so be sure to discuss any specific requirements that you may have by contacting our team directly. As mentioned above, we also offer a selection of very competitive hire rates to the rental industry and crane hire industry, so whatever your needs may be, please let us know and we will do our very best to meet them.

To browse our full range of lifting equipment, click here.

04Apr2016

Petzl Harness: Product Spotlight

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There are so many different harnesses available that it can prove to be an overwhelming task to choose the correct harness that matches all of your safety requirements. However, Petzl has designed a range of harnesses that are lightweight and comfortable for the user to wear throughout the day.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply our customers with a wide range of safety harnesses, suitable for a wide range of height work. However, if you are looking for a more specialist rope access or fall arrest harness, look no further than our range of Petzl harnesses.

Petzl’s line of Fall Arrest Harnesses is the perfect option for workers who often work from height either periodically throughout the day who need a harness that won’t just keep you safe but offers a one-stop solution for all your working at height safety needs.

Petzl Avao C71 Harness

The Petzl Avao C71 fall arrest, work positioning harness features an X-Shaped Dorsal construction wraps to reduce the pressure points during a prolonged suspension, Wide Foam shoulder straps that reduce neck chaffing and a weighted waist belt to provide even distribution of weight over the shoulders.

The Petzel Avao C71 Harness also features a sternal and a dorsal fall arrest attachment point, and a rear attachment point on the waist belt, designed for the attachment of a fall restraint lanyard.

Finally, this Petzl Harness features a range of loops and retainers to facilitate the safe carrying and organisation of your equipment and tools. Click below for more information on this Petzl harness.

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Petzl Avao Bod Fast C71 Harness

This Petzl harness has been designed to provide optimum comfort for people who are working at height for long periods of time. The X-shaped dorsal has been specially designed to reduce pressure points during prolonged suspension. The dorsal attachment point has been designed specifically to all for the user to hang for a longer period of time, in case of a fall.

The Petzl Avao Bod Fast C71 harness also features wide, foam shoulder straps, to reduce injury caused by chaffing and a weighted waist belt to help distribute weight over the shoulders evenly. The leg loops are equipped with FAST automatic buckles for quick opening and closing without the need of readjustment.

Like the AVAO C71, this Petzl harness has a sternal and a Dorsal attachment point to allow for a fall arrest device to be attached with ease, and also features a series of built-in loops and retainers to facilitate the safe carrying and organisation of your equipment and tools. Click below for more information on this Petzl harness.

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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we take height safety very seriously. So much so that we have a whole section of the site dedicated to safety harnesses - click here to view our full range.

If you would like any more information about any of our the Petzl Harnesses or Belts mentioned above, don't hesitate to get in touch!

31Mar2016

Great Deals on Chain Slings & Other Lifting Equipment.

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As many of our customers are aware, here at SafetyLiftinGear we are committed to providing our customers with the best quality products at the best possible prices. This means that we regularly host offers and decrease the prices on our best selling items providing you with the best offers in the industry. if you read our blog regularly, you will know that last month we dropped the prices of our most popular pallet trucks. Today, we have slashed the prices of our most popular lifting slings and hoists.

Webbing Lifting Slings, 2 Tonne

Our polyester duplex webbing lifting slings are designed to lift heavy loads safely. Our Webbing slings feature reinforced becket eyes, and 60mm wide flat load bearing surface. These webbing slings are a popular choice for workers who find themselves lifting awkward loads on a regular basis.

Webbing slings start from £3.01 each

Chainslings

As always we aim to provide our customers with the best quality lifting equipment in the industry. And our chainslings are no exception. In fact, our chainslings have a reputation in the industry that is second to none.

Our chainslings are extremely versatile, robust, and durable. They are designed to withstand the often harsh conditions for the work site, marine yard, or factory/warehouse with ease.

We currently have a range of chainslings on offer, from a 1.12 tonne single leg Chainsling through to 4 leg chainslings with a WLL of 2.36 Tonnes.

Click below to view our offers.

Chainslings from £23.74

Battery Powered Electric Chain Hoist

Our battery powered electric chain hoist is incredibly lightweight, in fact it weighs in at just 6.7kg, which makes it the ideal if you are looking for a lightweight, portable lifting solution. Our powered hoists feature a single fall chain with a lifting capacity of 250kg, and a speed of 4.5 meters per minute.

Our Battery Powered Chain hoists are available with 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10 meter chain lengths, please ensure that you have selected the correct chain length before purchase.

Battery Powered Chain Hoist – From £563.49

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29Mar2016

Fall Protection Systems: Prevent Height-Related Injuries

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As regular visitors to our blog and followers of our social media pages will know, at SafetyLiftinGear we place a particular emphasis on height safety as a priority in working environments. This is due not only to the sheer volume of accidents caused by poor height safety measures on a regular basis, but is also a reflection of the severe and often fatal nature of these incidents. That is why we make it a priority to promote the dangers of unsuitable height safety measures, and promote the responsible use of proper height safety measures and products.

For those who plan on undertaking tasks which involve working at height, be it as one-off project or as a regular element of your business, it is of vital importance that you are properly prepared with the correct fall protection systems. Whether your task involves working on a rooftop, ledge or at the side of a building, our selection of products will act as a failsafe in the event of a worker fall, preventing serious and fatal injuries. For your convenience, many of our safety line systems are also suitable for use by multiple persons at one time, allowing you to adapt the product to the demands of your job and workforce.

While our fall arresters are available to buy or rent for individuals who already have a fall protection system in place, our safety line, anchorage, and edge protection systems are available in a bespoke package upon request. Simply fill-in a price application form, and we will be able to provide you with a competitive price to suit all of your individual needs. For those who require a helping hand with the correct installation of these systems, we also offer a full installation service for many of our fall arrest products, so you can be sure that your new equipment is installed safely and correctly.

To see our full range of fall protection systems click here. If you would like more information regarding any of our products or our installation service, please feel free to get in touch with a member of our friendly team.

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