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What Are Portable Gantries Used For?

Portable gantries are used for lifting and moving heavy loads in settings where flexibility and mobility are needed. They are often used in construction settings to move materials and components across job sites, and in manufacturing settings to support production lines by lifting and moving materials within a factory or workshop.

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Do you need the strength and speed of an electric hoist but plugging into the mains isn’t an option? Look no further than our selection of battery powered electric chain hoists at SafetyLiftinGear!

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What are beam clamps used for?

Beam clamps, also known as girder clamps, are primarily used for suspending and securing objects like hoists and pipes to steel beams and other overhead structures in industrial settings. Beam clamps are typically made of durable steel and feature a clamping mechanism (either screw-based or spring-loaded) that grips the flange of a beam securely.

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No Falls Week 2025

No Falls Week is a campaign taking place between the 12th and 16th May 2025 that is dedicated to promoting safe working at height in the UK. Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, particularly in the construction, maintenance and warehousing industries.

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Liam running

Liam Hughes, one of our depot managers, has got a pretty daunting few weeks ahead of him: he's running the London Marathon on 27th April, the Bristol Half Marathon on 11th May, and the Edinburgh Marathon on 25th May. That's two and a half marathons in less than a month!

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dangers of working in confined spaces

A confined space is an enclosed (or mostly enclosed) area that is not designed for human occupancy. Spaces that pose a risk of serious injury or death, or those with limited entry and exit points, can also be considered confined.

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material handling special offer

Are you looking for robust, high-quality material handling equipment? Check out this selection of our most popular stackers and site trolleys, currently 10% off until the end of March!

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