If you have questions about work at height, our experts are happy to answer them in the article below.
Falls while working at height are responsible for a huge amount of workplace injuries and fatalities every year. In Great Britain, falls from a height were the biggest cause of workplace fatalities in 2017.
Safety precautions are incredibly important for anyone who works at height. To help improve height safety knowledge today, we've put together a few of the most common working at height safety question and answers.
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Everyone hates the sensation of cold hands, it's uncomfortable and makes it increasingly difficult to carry out the most basic tasks. Even if you're just trying to use a set of keys, or typing on your phone, cold hands are an inconvenience. This is even more of a problem if you work outside, as many of our customers do! Luckily, this winter we have you covered with our thermal work gloves!
Investing in a good pair of thermal work gloves for winter will make a substantial difference when working outside. Thermal gloves are a good place to start protecting your or your employee's hands. To see what thermal work gloves we have on offer, keep reading.
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Our durable Impact Working Gloves have a thermal lining which makes them perfect for winter! They are made from high-quality, cut-resistant materials which make them hard-wearing no matter what time of year it is. The thermal lining will protect your hands from plummeting winter temperatures while the impact protection guards against injury. These winter work gloves are available in three different sizes so you should be able to find a pair that best suits your requirements.
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It's not just hands we are protecting this winter! We have a range of winter clothing that will help you throughout the chilly season, from hats to coats we will have you fully prepped for working outside. To learn more about our range of winter protection, click here. Or if you are just interested in seeing more of our work gloves, click here.
If you have any questions about our thermal work gloves or about any of our other products do not hesitate to get in touch. Our helpful team is always happy to help, so please contact us today.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we’re excited to promote our fantastic range of battery powered pallet trucks - thanks to their high-powered electric motors, electric pallet trucks are a guaranteed favourite for any and all material handling tasks. Take a sneak peek at the range of battery powered pallet trucks available here!
This 1500kg fully-electric battery powered pallet truck is fully electric and can assist with both powered movement and powered lifting. With a 500w drive motor and 3.5hrs working time on the battery, this battery-powered pallet truck is sure to make any lifting and transporting jobs a breeze. Without the need to use manual force, using an electric pallet truck means that jobs can be completed quicker and far more efficiently, while also improving the risk associated with manual labour.
Similar to the semi-electric battery powered pallet truck, this battery-powered pallet truck also has a skeleton design which reduces the weight by around 25% when compared to a traditional pallet truck. The simplified structure also means it is easier to maintain as the pallet truck does not need to be stripped down.
Both our semi-electric and fully electric battery powered pallet trucks also work perfectly while ascending and descending. Both trucks can guarantee 4% slope braking and 3.5% climbing performance. This means no huffing and puffing while transporting your pallet truck up a hill!
You can browse our full range of battery powered pallet trucks here! If you have any questions, we're more than happy to help. You can contact us here or give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
We love complaining about the weather here in Britain; it fills us with satisfaction and national pride. However, when we stop complaining (briefly) about the wind and the rain, we try to think of ways to lessen the effects of the bad weather. With the number of storms we've experienced this year, this probably isn't the first time you've thought about getting yourself a handy windproof jacket!
Most of our customers are more than familiar with working outside through the harsh winter months, which is why we supply a useful range of cold weather gear, to see our full range you can click here. If you want a closer look at the winterproof jackets we supply, keep reading.
Our windproof jackets not only work as a windbreaker but they are also waterproof and have a safety harness incorporated into the design. These jackets are not only attractive but extremely practical and make for perfect workwear. By combining windproof and waterproof materials with a fall protection jacket, it is your perfect accessory throughout winter jobs.
Of course, you don't need to take our word for it! Here's a video demonstrating how our windproof jackets hold up against the elements:
If you have any questions about our windproof work jackets or any of the other products we supply, feel free to get in touch. Our team of experts are always here to help so contact us today.
If you work in a material handling occupation, it is important that you know the principles of material handling. Material handling comes with a set rule of principles to ensure all material handling is executed deliberately and efficiently.
All material handling workers abide by the following principles, so ensure you revise and understand the importance of these ten points.
The planning principle states that all material handling operations should be the results of a deliberate plan. The performance objectives, the need of the operation and the functional specification should be defined from the very beginning.
The standardisation principle of material handling believes that all methods, equipment, controls, and software should be standardised within the limits of achieving the performance objectives. This should not sacrifice the needed flexibility, modularity or throughput.
The work principle of material handling believes that material handling work should be minimised without hindering productivity or the service level requires for the operation.
The capability of humans and limitations should be recognised and respected. This should be considered when designing the material handling tasks and equipment in order to ensure a safe and effective operation.
This principle of material handling requires all unit loads to be appropriately sized. They should also be configured to achieve the material for and the objectives at each stage in the supply chain.
Space Utilisation requires all available space is used effectively and efficiently.
The system principle states that all material movement and storage activities should be integrated to form a coordinated operational system. This should include the following things.
Wherever possible, all material handling operations should be mechanised or automated. This improves operational efficiency, increased responsiveness, improved consistency, predictability and decreases operational costs and/or potentially unsafe manual labor.
The environmental principle of material handling believes that all environmental impact and energy consumption should be considered when designing or selecting alternative equipment and material handling systems.
Finally, a thorough economic analysis should account for the entire lifecycle of all material handling equipment and resulting systems.
We specialise in material handling here at SafetyLiftinGear, so if you're in need of any material handling equipment, click the button below to browse our extensive product range. We understand the principles of material handling so if you have any questions about your project or any of our products do not hesitate to ask.
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Electric wire rope hoist with pendant control - the Fixator 500 hoist is powerful and portable!
Load capacity: 500kg
To help you with all your lifting needs, our best-selling Fixator 500 hoist is back in stock! This sturdy electric hoist is a low-cost Minifor alternative with a compact, portable design. It's ideal for use on construction sites as well as in warehouses, manufacturing plants, lift shafts, and a wide range of other work environments.
The Fixator hoist is available with or without a wireless remote control. Buy or hire now!
500kg Electric Wire Rope Hoist 500kg Hoist with Remote Control
Electric hoists make it easy to lift heavy equipment safely. Radio-controlled electric wire hoists are especially helpful, which is why our Remote Control 500kg Electric Wire Hoist (available in 20 to 120 metres) is such a popular product.
There are many advantages to using an electric wire rope hoist. They allow you to relocate and lift items easily and efficiently and can often be operated by just one person. This helps to keep working costs low and keeps the workplace running smoothly.
Electric wire hoists like the Fixator 500 hoist also generally have a high lifting capacity, plus they're exceptionally strong and durable. Electric hoists can last many years if they are well maintained!
We strive to offer our customers the best quality at the lowest prices, and we believe the Fixator 500 hoist matches this description. Fixator hoists are a great low-cost alternative to Minifor hoists.
We also have a number of different accessories that can be used with the Fixator 500 hoist:
Fitted with a latch hook. The Fixator hoist rope is available in four different lengths: 20mtr, 30mtr, 60mtr and 120mtr.
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Suitable for the 500kg Fixator hoist. Doubles the hoist's load capacity to 1000kg.
Order your Fixator hoist here. This electric wire rope hoist is also available to hire if you only need it for a limited period of time.
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Now the colder months have most certainly made an appearance, it's time to think about your cold weather gear. Do you have the right gear to keep you warm as you work?
Working in the cold and wet without appropriate cold weather gear could potentially be dangerous. Trying to work when you cannot feel your face could lead to dropped tools or losing balance while working at a height. In both circumstances, this could be avoided by keeping on top of your body temperature while you work.
Our aim is to keep all workers safe here at SafetyLiftinGear, so we have a wide range of cold weather gear for you to browse. You may be thinking 'but I have my cold weather gear from last year, why would I need more?'. Cold weather gear is built for harsh weather, but this does not mean it won't be damaged by it. We advise you to check your gear, then come back and read about how warm you could be in our range.
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N-Ferno Premium 2-Layer Thermal Hard Hat Liner
N-Ferno 2-Layer Thermal Hard Hat Liner
Hard hats aren't necessarily the warmest things, are they? If you're looking to keep snug underneath that plastic exterior, our N-FERNO thermal hard hat liners are the cold weather gear for you. With 2 cotton & fleece layers, these hard hat liners will ensure you don't lose any heat from your head.
Not only will they keep your head and ears warm, they will also add another layer of protection when it comes to working in harsh environments. Our Premium Hard Hat Liner also comes with Tyvek lined warming pack pockets - for added warming power!
N-FERNO 6815 Stretch Cap - Full Face
If you also find your nose is as cold as an icicle while working through the winter months, our Stretch Cap for your whole face may be the cold weather gear for you. Covering most of your face, with the exception of your eyes, this full face mask protects from the wind and cold conditions. Made with 100% polyester, you'll also find that this cold weather gear is breathable and durable.
Paired with our Thermal Hard Hat Liners, you will be the warmest worker around this winter.
You can browse our latest Cold Weather Gear and PPE Workwear here to find your ultimate warm clothing kit. If you have any questions you can get in touch here or give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
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