November 2015

06Nov2015

3 Safe Lifting Tips

Admin health & safety

As the name suggests, here at SafetyLiftinGear, we specialise in supplying lifting equipment to manufacturing companies, warehouses, event riggers, and more. It is important when you are using heavy lifting equipment that you use it correctly to ensure that your equipment lasts a long time and to create a safe work place for you and your employees. Here are 3 tips on how to use your lifting equipment safely:

Do not exceed capacity of your lifting equipment

If your try and lift a load that is over the Working Load Limit (WLL) you are putting your equipment under structural strain and could result in your equipment becoming irreversibly damaged or even break when in use, causing your load to fall which could cause your load to be damaged, or worse, fatal injury to you or a colleague.

Exceeding the WLL could also cause your load to swing, causing damage to your load, structures around you, or even people working in and around the area. It is crucial that you know the weight of the load that you are lifting, so you know which equipment is best for the job.

Click here to view our range of load weighing equipment

Make sure your find the loads centre of gravity

If you are lifting heavy load, even or uneven loads it is important that you test the centre of gravity, this is to stop your load from falling from height and causing an accident. To test the centre of gravity of your load, lift it up a few inches off the ground, and stop – if your load falls then there will be little harm if it falls.

Use a load arrestor as backup in case your primary lifting method fails

If you have accidently over loaded your equipment or you have not found the correct centre of gravity of your load, you could end up dropping your load from a great height. Load arrestors are designed to halt the decent of your load and helps to help prevent accidents always connect your load to a load arrestor.

Click here to browse our range of Load Arrestors.

You will find that most of our products have a different WLL, please ensure when purchasing a heavy lifting product that you select the adequate product for the loads you need lifting. If you are lifting a load that is 3.5 tonnes then you will need to select the piece of equipment above 3.5 tonnes not 3 tonnes. The WLL of all of our products are clearly labelled in the product description if you have any questions regarding the WLL of any of our products please contact us and an member of our customer service team will be happy to help.

06Nov2015

3 Safe Lifting Tips

Admin health & safety

As the name suggests, here at SafetyLiftinGear, we specialise in supplying lifting equipment to manufacturing companies, warehouses, event riggers, and more. It is important when you are using heavy lifting equipment that you use it correctly to ensure that your equipment lasts a long time and to create a safe work place for you and your employees. Here are 3 tips on how to use your lifting equipment safely:

Do not exceed capacity of your lifting equipment

If your try and lift a load that is over the Working Load Limit (WLL) you are putting your equipment under structural strain and could result in your equipment becoming irreversibly damaged or even break when in use, causing your load to fall which could cause your load to be damaged, or worse, fatal injury to you or a colleague.

Exceeding the WLL could also cause your load to swing, causing damage to your load, structures around you, or even people working in and around the area. It is crucial that you know the weight of the load that you are lifting, so you know which equipment is best for the job.

Click here to view our range of load weighing equipment

Make sure your find the loads centre of gravity

If you are lifting heavy load, even or uneven loads it is important that you test the centre of gravity, this is to stop your load from falling from height and causing an accident. To test the centre of gravity of your load, lift it up a few inches off the ground, and stop – if your load falls then there will be little harm if it falls.

Use a load arrestor as backup in case your primary lifting method fails

If you have accidently over loaded your equipment or you have not found the correct centre of gravity of your load, you could end up dropping your load from a great height. Load arrestors are designed to halt the decent of your load and helps to help prevent accidents always connect your load to a load arrestor.

Click here to browse our range of Load Arrestors.

You will find that most of our products have a different WLL, please ensure when purchasing a heavy lifting product that you select the adequate product for the loads you need lifting. If you are lifting a load that is 3.5 tonnes then you will need to select the piece of equipment above 3.5 tonnes not 3 tonnes. The WLL of all of our products are clearly labelled in the product description if you have any questions regarding the WLL of any of our products please contact us and an member of our customer service team will be happy to help.

04Nov2015

New Ergodyne Products Added!

Admin products

The winter is fast approaching and the weather has gotten noticeably colder and wetter making working outside a particularly unpleasant experience. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we have just added some new PPE Ranges to keep you protected against the cold conditions this winter.

For workers who find themselves working at height this winter, our new Ergodyne Chill Multiband are made from versatile material, with hi-tech moisture management meaning the fabric dries quickly when exposed to wet conditions, and will protect your face from sun, dust and cold winds.

These Multibands are ideal for people who work on;

• Construction sites

• Scaffolding

• Roads / Railways

Click here for more information.

For workers that require finger dexterity and mobility, we have a new range of fingerless gloves, with a reinforced, foam pad on the palm of the glove to help dampen shock and impact. These gloves are ideal for:

• Construction workers

• Builders

• Mechanics

• Engineers

If you are looking for a fingerless glove that can provide optimal protection, The Ergodyne 900 “proflex” has reinforced gel padded palms, dampens shock, impact and vibrations, making these the perfect gloves for people who use pneumatic drills. The Body of these gloves is made of pigskin leather, a high quality, and long lasting, abrasion resistant material. With the addition of Neoprene knuckle pad to protect your knuckles from any flying debris. The Ergodyne 900 proflex complies with EN 420; EN 388:4143 standards.

Click here for more information.

If you would like to talk to anyone regarding your PPE requirments, you can e-mail us on sales@safetyliftingear.co.uk or call us on 0808 123 69 69

03Nov2015

Specialist Event Rigging Harnesses From SLG

Admin products

If you work in the event rigging industry and carrying out stage rigging and working at height regularly you will need a specialist harness to carry out you specialist work. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we specialise in safety harnesses including harnesses for event rigging.

Working at height for an event can be dangerous so it is important that the equipment that you are using is adequate and meets all the requirements for the job:

Rope Access Harnesses

SLG Recommends:

G-Force P90QR

Here we have a range of specialist rope access harnesses our harnesses have many benefits, the full body harnesses are designed for you to sit in and work from, they all have fall arrest points, but more importantly they include abseil points making them the ideal harness for suspension work. If you are stage rigging from height, rope access harnesses are perfect to help you reach those more difficult places.

Jacket Safety Harnesses

SLG Recommends:

Jacket Safety Harness, Wind Breaker

At SLG we know that as event riggers you don’t have the luxury of working indoors all the time, and working outside at this time of the year can be cold and unpleasant. Here at SLG we have a new range of Jacket Safety harnesses combining warmth and safety all at the same time!

Our jacket harnesses are easy to put on, have removable harnesses or easy inspection, wind proof and waterproof jacket and available in 3 sizes.

Safety Harness

SLG Recommends:

G-Force P10

Here at SLG we specialise in safety harnesses, stocking a huge variety of safety harnesses we are confident that we have a safety harness suitable for all working environments, this includes stage rigging.

Our black G-Force P10 safety harness is designed specifically for the entertainment industry. Its fully adjustable at the legs, chest and upper body and is designed to be comfortable when worn for long periods of time.

If you are looking for a new event rigging harness or have any questions about our comprehensive range of safety harnesses you can contact us by telephoning 0808 123 69 69 or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com

03Nov2015

Specialist Event Rigging Harnesses From SLG

Admin products

If you work in the event rigging industry and carrying out stage rigging and working at height regularly you will need a specialist harness to carry out you specialist work. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we specialise in safety harnesses including harnesses for event rigging.

Working at height for an event can be dangerous so it is important that the equipment that you are using is adequate and meets all the requirements for the job:

Rope Access Harnesses

SLG Recommends:

G-Force P90QR

Here we have a range of specialist rope access harnesses our harnesses have many benefits, the full body harnesses are designed for you to sit in and work from, they all have fall arrest points, but more importantly they include abseil points making them the ideal harness for suspension work. If you are stage rigging from height, rope access harnesses are perfect to help you reach those more difficult places.

Safety Harness

SLG Recommends:

G-Force P73

Here at SLG we specialise in safety harnesses, stocking a huge variety of safety harnesses we are confident that we have a safety harness suitable for all working environments, and this includes stage rigging. Our black G-Force P73 safety harness is designed specifically for the entertainment industry.

If you are looking for a new event rigging harness or have any questions about our comprehensive range of safety harnesses, please don't hesitate to contact us!