As we've discussed previously, working at heights can be very dangerous, and failure to observe the proper safety regulations can lead to dire consequences. Height safety guidelines are in place to keep you from falling and, if you do fall, to prevent you from being badly hurt; you may feel that you are careful or sure-footed enough not to need a safety harness, but one slip is all it takes and it's never worth taking that risk.

With all of this in mind, we at SafetyLiftinGear would like to draw your attention to the following Height Safety Checklist. These safety precautions are recommended by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), so you can rest assured that they were thought up with worker safety in mind.

Before working at height, ask yourself the following questions:

• Have I been properly trained to carry out this job? Do I have the correct permit to work?
  
  
• Will the current weather conditions have any impact on my safety while working at height?
  
  
• Have I chosen the best means of reaching the heights necessary to complete this job? Could I use a cherry picker instead of a ladder?
  
  
• Is this ladder safe? Is it in good condition? Is it tied, footed, or otherwise secured at the base? Is it long enough* for the job?
  
  
• Will I have to walk on a roof or another raised surface? If so, is this surface at all fragile? Is there any risk of falling through?
  
  
• Will I be able to avoid stepping on roof lights? Are all roof lights clearly visible?
  
  
• Do I need crawling boards to safely bridge joists?
  
  
• If I fall, what will prevent me from hitting the ground? Am I wearing a safety harness, and is it properly secured?
  
  
• Is there any chance that I will drop something to the ground below? Could this cause any damage? Should I be wearing a tool lanyard?
  
  
• If a fall or accident should occur, do I have a suitable rescue plan in place?

*To ensure worker safety, ladders should reach at least 0.9m (35 and a half inches) beyond the stepping-off point.

Visit SafetyLiftinGear's Height Safety department to ensure that you have everything you need to safely work at height.

We'd like to wish all our customers a Happy Easter, and thank you for your continued business. Revised delivery dates are as follows:

• Orders placed 1st April on 2-3 day delivery will be delivered on Tuesday 7th / Wednesday 8th April
  
  
• Orders placed 2nd April Next Day, will be delivered on Tuesday 7th April
  
  
• Any purchases over the bank holiday weekend will be processed on our return on Tuesday 7th April, and dispatched as soon as possible.

If unsure whether or not your items will be delivered on time, please contact us first on 01179 381600 before placing your order.

Our offices will be closed over the Bank Holiday weekend but open again 8am on Tuesday 7th April.

You might be surprised by the sheer variety of customers we cater to here at SafetyLiftinGear. Naturally, we take a lot of orders from the construction industry, but building sites are far from the only places where SLG products can be found!

Our heavy-duty garden carts are an excellent example of this. They are designed to carry heavy loads over uneven terrain, and while they obviously have their uses on construction sites (e.g. moving bricks, tools, and other equipment from A to B), these uses are just the tip of the iceberg. Here are three other places where our garden carts do their share of heavy lifting:

• Gardens and garden centres. As the name suggests, our garden carts are perfectly suited to garden work. Our dump cart is particularly handy for moving garden waste and compost around.
  
  
• Farms. We frequently supply garden carts to the agricultural sector - the long-handled design of our utility carts makes them far easier for farmers to use than traditional wheelbarrows (largely because you don't have to lift up our carts to move them around!)
  
  
• Music festivals. Our garden carts start to look a lot more trendy when you realise that they've been used to help some of the UK's biggest musical festivals to run smoothly! A lot of work goes on behind the scenes of your favourite festival, and SLG's LoadSurfer carts make it that much easier to move everything around.

Click here to see more of SafetyLiftinGear's garden carts.

You might be surprised by the sheer variety of customers we cater to here at SafetyLiftinGear. Naturally, we take a lot of orders from the construction industry, but building sites are far from the only places where SLG products can be found!

Our heavy-duty garden carts are an excellent example of this. They are designed to carry heavy loads over uneven terrain, and while they obviously have their uses on construction sites (e.g. moving bricks, tools, and other equipment from A to B), these uses are just the tip of the iceberg. Here are three other places where our garden carts do their share of heavy lifting:

• Gardens and garden centres. As the name suggests, our garden carts are perfectly suited to garden work. Our dump cart is particularly handy for moving garden waste and compost around.
  
  
• Farms. We frequently supply garden carts to the agricultural sector - the long-handled design of our utility carts makes them far easier for farmers to use than traditional wheelbarrows (largely because you don't have to lift up our carts to move them around!)
  
  
• Music festivals. Our garden carts start to look a lot more trendy when you realise that they've been used to help some of the UK's biggest musical festivals to run smoothly! A lot of work goes on behind the scenes of your favourite festival, and SLG's LoadSurfer carts make it that much easier to move everything around.

Click here to see more of SafetyLiftinGear's garden carts.

There are numerous different ways to lift a heavy load, but chain slings tend to be the weapon of choice in high-temperature environments and other challenging conditions. Our lifting chains are extremely heavy-duty, and suitable for use in a variety of different environments, from construction sites to factories and warehouses.

There are lots of different products in SafetyLiftinGear's Chains & Rigging section - here's a quick guide to each of them:

• Chain Slings: These sturdy chains come with heavy-duty hooks for each attachment. Weight capacities for 1 leg slings range from 1.5 to 8 tonnes; however, we also sell...
  
  
• 2 Leg Chain Slings: These slings have two chains and two hooks. Our strongest 2 leg sling has a maximum weight capacity of just over 11 tonnes.
  
  
• 4 Leg Chain Slings: These premium chain slings have four hooks and are capable of lifting even heavier loads (max. capacities range from 3.15 tonnes to 17 tonnes).
  
  
• Wire Rope Slings: Made of galvanised wire rope, these cost-effective slings are a good choice for smaller loads (up to around 5,000kg).

We also sell a range of accessories to complement our lifting chains, including an assortment of hooks, eyebolts, plates, and more. Click here to see our full range, or call 0808 123 69 69 for further information.

There are numerous different ways to lift a heavy load, but chain slings tend to be the weapon of choice in high-temperature environments and other challenging conditions. Our lifting chains are extremely heavy-duty, and suitable for use in a variety of different environments, from construction sites to factories and warehouses.

There are lots of different products in SafetyLiftinGear's Chains & Rigging section - here's a quick guide to each of them:

• Chain Slings: These sturdy chains come with heavy-duty hooks for each attachment. Weight capacities for 1 leg slings range from 1.5 to 8 tonnes; however, we also sell...
  
  
• 2 Leg Chain Slings: These slings have two chains and two hooks. Our strongest 2 leg sling has a maximum weight capacity of just over 11 tonnes.
  
  
• 4 Leg Chain Slings: These premium chain slings have four hooks and are capable of lifting even heavier loads (max. capacities range from 3.15 tonnes to 17 tonnes).
  
  
• Wire Rope Slings: Made of galvanised wire rope, these cost-effective slings are a good choice for smaller loads (up to around 5,000kg).

We also sell a range of accessories to complement our lifting chains, including an assortment of hooks, eyebolts, plates, and more. Click here to see our full range, or call 0808 123 69 69 for further information.

Heavy lifting can be dangerous, frequently resulting in injuries and accidents when done improperly. Here, courtest of the experts at SafetyLiftinGear, are some tips to help you stay safe next time you're lifting heavy objects:

• Plan your actions. Don't jump head-first into lifting a heavy item - think about what you're doing first. What route are you planning to take? Would it be possible to push or slide the load instead of lifting it? Can you lift it alone without putting yourself in harm's way, or do you need to call for help?
  
  
• Bend your knees. When you bend down to pick up the object in question, make sure you bend at the knees instead of at the waist. This will put the weight on your legs, rather than putting your back at risk.
  
  
• Get a good grip. Before you rise to a standing position, ensure that you have a good hold on the load that will not slip as you move.
  
  
• Keep it close. Don't hold the load at arm's length; instead, hug it close to your body (especially as you rise from picking it up).
  
  
• Take it slowly. Never rush when lifting and moving a heavy load - that's how accidents happen!
  
  
• Don't twist your spine. Twisting your body while carrying a heavy item can do a lot of damage - ensure that you're facing in the same direction as your feet at all times.
  
  
• Put it down properly. Don't simply drop the load when you reach your destination - find a suitable space to deposit the item, then bend at the knee and place it down gently.

One final tip: know when you're beaten! Some loads are simply too heavy to be lifted by manpower alone, and in situations like these, you may need to use specialist lifting equipment (e.g. slings, hoists, chains) to get the job done. Don't try to show off by lifting something that could get you hurt!