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19Oct2015

Tips for the safe use of lifting equipment

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We take safety very seriously here at safety lifting gear, especially when our heavy lifting equipment is involved, so here are a few tips for the safe use of our lifting equipment;

1. Ensure that the equipment that you are using is fit for the intended purpose.

This means that the equipment should be fitted with all the appropriate safety devices and they are all fully functioning and not over ridden. Here at safety lifting gear all of our equipment is fitted with the appropriate safety measures.

2. Equipment integrity

All of your heavy lifting equipment should be well maintained and subject to detailed examinations at least every 12 months. If your lifting equipment is used to lift people, for example, tripods, and 2 man baskets, these will need to be examined at least every 6 months. A visual examination of the equipment should be carried before every use. Furthermore, all heavy lifting equipment should be tested and certified before use, here at safety lifting gear all of our heavy lifting products are tested and certified before sale.

3. Lifting Loads

The load that you are lifting should not exceed the Working Load Limit (WLL). This is the maximum weight that the equipment can lift safely. All the heavy lifting equipment WLL is clearly stated on our product pages. Remember, the lifting equipment is only at strong as it weakest parts. So if you are lifting a load with 4 legged chainslings that is 15 tonnes, you will need to use chainslings that can support up to 17 tonnes not 14 tonnes.

Finally, the stability of the loads that require lifting needs to be tested before lifting. If you are lifting heavy load ensure that the load is secured to your equipment correctly and securely, also If you are lifting a load with loose parts, make sure the loose parts are secure before lifting. If this check is not carried out a potentially fatal accident could occur.

If you have any questions about our range of Heavy Lifting Equipment. Please don't hesitate to contact us and a member of our team will be happy to help!

19Oct2015

Tips for the safe use of lifting equipment

Admin products

We take safety very seriously here at safety lifting gear, especially when our heavy lifting equipment is involved, so here are a few tips for the safe use of our lifting equipment;

2 Tonne electric chain hoist , 3 phase, 415 volt

1. Ensure that the equipment that you are using is fit for the intended purpose.

This means that the equipment should be fitted with all the appropriate safety devices and they are all fully functioning and not over ridden. Here at safety lifting gear all of our equipment is fitted with the appropriate safety measures.

1 Tonne adjustable Lifting Tripod.

2. Equipment integrity

All of your heavy lifting equipment should be well maintained and subject to detailed examinations at least every 12 months. If your lifting equipment is used to lift people, for example, tripods, and 2 man baskets, these will need to be examined at least every 6 months. A visual examination of the equipment should be carried before every use. Furthermore, all heavy lifting equipment should be tested and certified before use, here at safety lifting gear all of our heavy lifting products are tested and certified before sale.

14 tonne 4 leg chain sling

3. Lifting Loads.

The load that you are lifting should not exceed the Working Load Limit (WLL). This is the maximum weight that the equipment can lift safely. All the heavy lifting equipment WLL is clearly stated on our product pages. Remember, the lifting equipment is only at strong as it weakest parts. So if you are lifting a load with 4 legged chainslings that is 15 tonnes, you will need to use chainslings that can support up to 17 tonnes not 14 tonnes.

Finally, the stability of the loads that require lifting needs to be tested before lifting. If you are lifting heavy load ensure that the load is secured to your equipment correctly and securely, also If you are lifting a load with loose parts, make sure the loose parts are secure before lifting. If this check is not carried out a potentially fatal accident could occur.

If you have any questions about the WLL, or any other questions about our range of Heavy Lifting Equipment. Then please contact us by telephoning 0808 123 69 69 or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com

16Oct2015

Upcoming Events

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There is never a quiet week here at safetyliftingear – we love getting out and about and showcasing our top quality products to anyone and everyone who is interested. As you know we love to attend trade shows and over the coming weeks we are attending 2 shows that you might be interested in;

Stand 239 Avenue E | 21 & 22 October | Newbury Showground

Next week we are very excited to be attending the Showmans show. For those of you who haven’t been to the Showmans show before, it a huge outdoor show with over 340 exhibitors ranging from technology, equipment and structures that are in demand from the event industry. Over the 2 days we will be showcasing products from our material handling and lifting ranges.

ADIPEC| 9 – 12 November | Abu Dhabi

Adipec is the largest Oil and Gas exhibition outside of America. With exhibitions from international companies as large as BP, Shell, and Total. With a mixture of conferences and talks held from industry professionals, stalls and exhibitions from leading Oil and Gas companies we are excited to be back exhibiting our products this November.

SafetyLiftinGear have been supplying lifting and fall protection products to the UAE for 10 years and our products are approved by all the government oil and gas companies.

If you are planning a trip to ADIPEC 2015 then make sure you stop and say hello!

14Oct2015

Firm Fined £15,000 for Height Safety Breaches.

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As an employer by law you are responsible to ensure that any work at height is, kept to a minimum, properly planned, supervised and carried out by correctly trained, competent people and that the work at height activities must not be carried out in unsuitable weather conditions for example, when its icy, windy, or raining. If you are not following these laws you could face large fines, just like a cladding firm based in Derby discovered on a routine check from a health and safety inspector. After finding the company did not the appropriate measures in place for protecting their employees while they were working at height and was fined £15,000. To avoid a potential fatal accident, hefty fines or closure of your business, it is essential that you follow the working at height regulations.

When working at height follow these 3 simple rules;

1) Avoid working at height if you can, if there is no reason for you climb up there – don’t.

2) If you can’t avoid working at height, then use the correct equipment to prevent falls. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we have a huge variety of rope access systems, roof anchors, and safety lines to help prevent falls from height.

3) If you can’t eliminate the risk of a fall you should use the correct equipment to minimise the impact of a fall. In our Height Safety Department you will find our high quality range of fall arrest blocks, and specialist harnesses to help minimize the impact of a fall.

Click here to browse our full range of Height Safety Equipment, or give us a call on 0808 123 6969 to discuss any requirements with a member of our specialist customer service team.

12Oct2015

Huge Savings on Material Handling Equipment

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Material Lifting equipment is essential for lifting and transporting good around warehouses and construction sites, and here at SafetyLiftinGear we know that as business owners you are looking for the safest machines and tools for the best price. So if you are looking to purchase a new Site Trolley, Pallet Truck, Material Lift Attachments or Sack trucks, we are currently having a promotion on all these times, with many of our prices the lowest we have ever seen them!

Site Trolleys

Our site trolleys are made from a solid steel construction with a heavy duty wooden flat bed, a working load Limit of 1 tonne and a choice of pneumatic wheels, to combat the rough terrain of a construction site with ease, or solid tyres to prevent punctures, make this an ideal trolley for transporting goods across your site.

If you are looking for a new site trolley then look no further, we have both our site trolleys, currently on offer!

Pallet Trucks

If you need to shift pallets around a warehouse then the pallet truck is the ultimate tool. If you are currently looking for a new pallet truck for your company then look no further as here at SafetyLiftinGear our Material Handling promotion extends to our range of pallet trucks.

Here a look at some of our current pallet truck offers,

Our wide forked (685mm wide x 1150mm long) 2.5 tonne pallet truck has a 3 position control handle and comes with a 12 month warranty. This pallet truck also has tapered fork tips for easy use and extra durable Polyurethane wheels.

This pallet truck has a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 2.5 Tonnes and is braked, offering a little extra control. Again this pallet truck comes with a standard 12 month warranty and heavy duty polyurethane wheels.

Click here to see more of our offers on pallet trucks.

Material Lifts

Our material lifts are ideal for lifting pipes, pallets and other goods. If you are looking to purchase new material lifts attachments then look no further, we currently have attachments included in our material handling promotion.

This material lift attachment bolts straight into the forks of the material lift that make this the perfect product for lifting pipes. This attachment comes with 12 month warranty as standard.

Our load platform material lift attachment easily fits onto the forks of the load surfer material lift and provides a heavy duty lifting platform for goods such as pallets. This attachment comes with 12 months warranty and requires no tools for fitting.

Click here to view the full range of Material Lifts.

Sack Trucks

Here are SafetyLiftinGear we stock a large variety of sack trucks, from the standard sack truck with solid tyres through to powered stair climbing sack trucks. Our heavy duty sack trucks are great value for money – especially when they are included in our material lift promotion;

Our lightweight aluminium sack trucks are ideal for delivery drives, cold store workers and couriers. This sack truck has solid tyres so you will never have to worry about getting a puncture, dual handle system and can transport loads up to 300kg.

This sack truck is one of our most popular products, with a Working Load Limit of 150kg, and has puncture proof solid tyres. Its standard handle is great for easy load support and its fixed toe means that this heavy duty truck is ideal for transporting small, heavy loads.

Click here to see our full range of Sack Trucks.

Our Material Handling Equipment is available to purchase or for hire, if you would like more information on any of our products Contact Us to speak to a member of our specialist team.

12Oct2015

Huge Savings on Material Handling Equipment

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Material Lifting equipment is essential for lifting and transporting good around warehouses and construction sites, and here at SafetyLiftinGear we know that as business owners you are looking for the safest machines and tools for the best price. So if you are looking to purchase a new Site Trolley, Pallet Truck, Material Lift Attachments or Sack trucks, we are currently having a promotion on all these times, with many of our prices the lowest we have ever seen them!

Site Trolleys

Our site trolleys are made from a solid steel construction with a heavy duty wooden flat bed, a working load Limit of 1 tonne and a choice of pneumatic wheels, to combat the rough terrain of a construction site with ease, or solid tyres to prevent punctures, make this an ideal trolley for transporting goods across your site.

If you are looking for a new site trolley then look no further, we have both our site trolleys, currently on offer!

Pallet Trucks

If you need to shift pallets around a warehouse then the pallet truck is the ultimate tool. If you are currently looking for a new pallet truck for your company then look no further as here at SafetyLiftinGear our Material Handling promotion extends to our range of pallet trucks.

Here a look at some of our current pallet truck offers,

Our wide forked (685mm wide x 1150mm long) 2.5 tonne pallet truck has a 3 position control handle and comes with a 12 month warranty. This pallet truck also has tapered fork tips for easy use and extra durable Polyurethane wheels.

This pallet truck has a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 2.5 Tonnes and is braked, offering a little extra control. Again this pallet truck comes with a standard 12 month warranty and heavy duty polyurethane wheels.

Click here to see more of our offers on pallet trucks.

Material Lifts

Our material lifts are ideal for lifting pipes, pallets and other goods. If you are looking to purchase new material lifts attachments then look no further, we currently have attachments included in our material handling promotion.

This material lift attachment bolts straight into the forks of the material lift that make this the perfect product for lifting pipes. This attachment comes with 12 month warranty as standard.

Our load platform material lift attachment easily fits onto the forks of the load surfer material lift and provides a heavy duty lifting platform for goods such as pallets. This attachment comes with 12 months warranty and requires no tools for fitting.

Click here to view the full range of Material Lifts.

Sack Trucks

Here are SafetyLiftinGear we stock a large variety of sack trucks, from the standard sack truck with solid tyres through to powered stair climbing sack trucks. Our heavy duty sack trucks are great value for money – especially when they are included in our material lift promotion;

Our lightweight aluminium sack trucks are ideal for delivery drives, cold store workers and couriers. This sack truck has solid tyres so you will never have to worry about getting a puncture, dual handle system and can transport loads up to 300kg.

This sack truck is one of our most popular products, with a Working Load Limit of 150kg, and has puncture proof solid tyres. Its standard handle is great for easy load support and its fixed toe means that this heavy duty truck is ideal for transporting small, heavy loads.

Click here to see our full range of Sack Trucks.

Our Material Handling Equipment is available to purchase or for hire, if you would like more information on any of our products Contact Us to speak to a member of our specialist team.

08Oct2015

Product Spotlight: Safety Harness Jacket

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With autumn now upon us and winter on its way, SafetyLiftinGear's Height Safety range has gained a brand new pair of products that we think will make a lot of people very happy.

Working outdoors at this time of year can be a very unpleasant experience, and that goes double for people who have to work at height in strong winds and harsh weather. Our new safety harness jackets are specifically designed for people in this position; not only do they prevent falls via a built-in safety harness, they're also designed to keep you warm and dry when you're working in inclement weather.

Here's a quick rundown of what our fantastic fall protection jackets have to offer:

Safety Harness Jacket - Details:

Easy to put on and use
Harness can be removed for inspection, or if you wish to use the jacket on its own
Jacket is wind- and water-resistant
Three sizes available (Medium, Large and XLarge)
Harness attaches via front and rear D-ring attachment points
Ideal for all types of working at height, including event rigging

Our safety harness jackets come in two different colours: Black and High-Visibility Yellow. The black version is specifically designed for use in the entertainment industry, whereas the yellow jacket harness is better suited to industrial environments where workers need to be clearly visible.

SafetyLiftinGear's safety harness jackets are available both to buy and to hire. Whatever your requirements, click here to take a closer look at these products, or contact us to speak with a member of our customer service team.