Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we are always looking to expand our product selection in order to provide our customers with great choice, quality and value for money! The latest addition to our range is the introduction of 22mm G80 components, which can be used to make single leg, 2 leg and 4 leg chainslings! 

Like many of the lifting solutions we supply, these chainslings can be tailored to your exact requirements, allowing you to order a bespoke product that perfectly fits the demands of your applications.

G80 Explained:

Grade 80 components are made from high strength, heat-treated alloy steel. This makes them ideal for use as a sling component in overhead lifting operations. The maximum strength on this chain at ultimate strength is 800 newtons per millimetre squared, providing you with heavier lifting capacities for your operations.

Available to Order Now! 

22mm G80 chainslings are now available to order, and can be manufactured to customer requirements! For more information, simply give us a call on 0808 123 69 69! 

To see our full selection of lifting equipment, components and accessories, click here! 

Working at height is one of the main causes of major injuries and fatalities in the construction industry; and common cases include falls from ladders, rooftops and fragile surfaces. HSE defines work at height as "work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury".

To prevent any major or fatal injuries from happening when working at height, it's important that a risk assessment is put in place. A risk assessment is an examination of what in your workplace could cause harm, so you're able to put the right precautions in place to make sure that any work at height is properly planned, supervised and carried out in a safe manner. By law you're required to assess the risks in the workplace so that you can put a plan in place to control the risks. 

With that in mind. If you're starting to create a risk assessment, here are some steps you should follow in order to ensure your assessment is accurate and as thorough as possible:

Step 1: Identifying the Potential Hazards

This is arguably one of the most important steps for creating your your risk assessment. When identifying the hazards in your workplace, it's important to think about the activities, processes and/or substances that are used in your workplace that could injure or harm your employees' health. Here are some tips to help you identify potential hazards:

• Observe the workplace.
• Check manufacturers' instructions.
• Look through your accident book.
• Think about long-term hazards to health - for example: exposure to a high level of noise or harmful substances.
• Gather feedback from employees.

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 state that the following need to be considered in your risk assessment: 

• The distance and effects of any potential falls.
• The duration and frequency of use of work equipment, and whether the work equipment is appropriate for the work that is about to be performed.
• Does the work equipment allow passage without risks.
• The need for easy and safe evacuation in case of an emergency .
• The working condition and the risks to people where work equipment is to be used.

Step 2:  Deciding who may be harmed and how

It's important when conducting a risk assessment that you think about which people are at risk, and how they might be harmed. For each hazard you need make sure it is clear which group of people might be harmed, as this will help you identify the best way of controlling the risks. It's important to make sure you consider every person in the work area:

• Employees.
• Visitors.
• Contractors.
• Maintenance workers.
• Members of the public.
• If you share a workplace with another business, consider how each of your work affects yours, and their workers.

Step 3: Evaluate the Risks

Having identified the potential hazards, you now have to identify the level of the risk and what precautions you need to put in place. You are not expected to eliminate all risks; but you need to make sure you're aware of them, and the things you must do to manage and prevent them. Your risk assessment should only include what you're expected to know - you are not responsible for anticipating unforeseeable risks. 

Look at what you're already doing, and what control measures you have in place - and evaluate if it's possible to get rid of the hazard? And if not; how can you control the risks to reduce the chances of it doing any harm.

Some practical steps you should consider when preventing the risks of hazards:

• Issue the correct personal protective equipment.
• Preventing access to the hazards.
• Ensuring that all workers are trained to ensure that they understand the hazards and the precautions to be taken.
• Trying a less risky option.
• Organising work to reduce any exposure to the hazard.
• Providing welfare facilities such as first aid and washing facilities.

Step 4: Record Your Findings 

When you're recording your findings it's important that you keep it simple and that it's easy to read. An accurate risk assessment should show the following:

• A proper check has been made.
• You have shown who might be affected.
• You have dealt with the hazards and have taken in account who might of been affected.
• The precautions are sensible and that the remaining risk is low.
• You have involved all your employees during this process. 

To prevent any confusion, it's important that you use a new risk assessment sheet for each work place and assessment you complete. You must ensure that you have dated the risk assessment; that you have recorded details of the person who took the assessment, and that you have recorded any action due-dates and completion dates.

Step 5: Review & Update Your Assessment

Workplaces are always changing and bringing in new equipment, substances and procedures that could possibly lead to new hazards. So, it's important that you review what your risk assessments every 6-12 months.  It's important to check the following:

• Any significant changes at your workplace?
• Are there any improvements you need to make?
• Have your workers noticed a problem?
• Have you learnt anything from recent accidents?

When working with height it's always important that the correct safety measures are put in place. That's why we supply a comprehensive range of Height Safety Equipment that are designed to ensure the maximum level of protection, while also providing an assuring level of comfort too. To view our range of height safety equipment, please click here.

Does your job require you to lift heavy objects such as loading and off-loading vehicles, removing tree stumps or perhaps tensioning wire fences? Or maybe you're looking for for 4x4 off road use? If so, we have the perfect jack for you! 

This High Lift Jack is an incredibly versatile hand operated jack that can be used in a huge variety of applications, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Our high lift jacks have a maximum load capacity of 3.5 tonnes when at 12", after this height the load capacity of the jack decreases. The jack is suitable for lifting, pulling and pushing, and will support the load in either direction. there is a safety shear pin that'll prevent any overloading, ensuring that there is no risk to your health and safety. With each handle stroke the jack will lift 3/4". Our high lift jacks are really simple to use and the low price makes it an ideal tool for any workshop or 4x4. 

If you're still unsure whether this high lift jack is right for you, here are just some of the many great reviews that people have left after purchasing one of our high lift jacks:

If want some more information, or you wish to purchase a high lift jack from us, please click here. If you have any questions or you're experiencing any problems, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We immensely enjoy attending trade shows / exhibitions and getting our superb range of products in front of potential new customers. In that respect, May is set to be a very good month because the SLG team will be attending not one but TWO big events. Details below - we hope to see you there!

PLASA Focus Leeds 2017

What is it? Organised by PLASA ('the worldwide voice of entertainment technologies'), the PLASA Focus show is a must-visit event for anyone in the live entertainment industry. Many big names will be exhibiting all kinds of new and exciting product ranges.

When is it? Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th May, 2017

Where is it? The Royal Armouries in Leeds

Our Stand: Find us on Stand R-A19, where we will be showing off an assortment of high-calibre event rigging products.

Official Website: leeds.plasafocus.com

The ARB Show

What is it? The ARB Show is hosted by the Arboricultural Assocation. This year's event will include demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and talks on a variety of topics, along with numerous exhibition stalls including our own.

When is it? Friday 12th & Saturday 13th May, 2017

Where is it? Westonbirt Arboretum in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Our Stand: You will find the SafetyLiftinGear team on Stand B1, where we will be displaying our range of rope access / arborist equipment.

Official Website: www.trees.org.uk/The-ARB-Show

Forklifts are a highly popular solution for performing heavy lifting and manoeuvring applications, providing an efficient alternative to manual lifting. In many cases, however, your lifting operation may require a greater level of accuracy and adaptability, which is not always within the standard capabilities of your forklift. 

In order to extend the variety of practical operations that you are able to perform using your forklift, we supply a great selection of forklift accessories, forklift attachments, and forklift fork extensions here at SafetyLiftinGear. These are available both to purchase or hire, making them an ideal long-term solution for extending the use of your forklift, or a budget-friendly solution for a short-term project. 

Here are just a few of the forklift accessories available from our website and depots: 

Forklift Tipping Skip

This accessory is ideal for holding, moving and disposing material in a confined area, thanks to the '4 way entry' base. Watch the video above to see the attachment in action!

Mounted Hooks and Jibs

If you would like to use your lift for unpalletised goods, we have a great variety of hooks and jibs which have been specifically designed for use with forks. We can even provide extendable jibs, which are ideal for moving long, awkward loads from hard-to-reach areas.

Fork Mounted Access Platforms

Our forklift accessories are not restricted to material handling, but can also be used to provide safe access to an elevated work area, as demonstrated in the images above.

Gas Bottle Cages

Moving gas containers can be a tricky and precarious task, which is why we supply forklift accessories which are carefully designed for lifting these items safely and securely, without using manual methods.

Automatic Bottom Empty Skips

These forklift accessories are a great solution for disposing of light to medium weight waste, allowing the items to be emptied without requiring additional action from the lift operator.

To see our full range of forklift accessories and attachments, visit our site lifting and handling page!