Latest info in the industry for Safety Lifting Equipment

01Nov2016

Injured Veteran Completes Mud Run Using SafetyLiftinGear Harness

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This is Andrew Bracey, a paraplegic veteran who served in the Royal Artillery for 17 years and lost the use of his legs after a motorbiking accident eleven years ago:

Next May, Andrew will be taking part in the Nuclear Races - a challenging obstacle course event that's known for its "ultra-gritty, properly muddy" terrain - to raise money for Blesma, a British charity that was set up in 1932 to support limbless veterans.

But Andrew doesn't have to wait until the race itself for a taste of what he's in for! Last month, the Nuclear Races organisers hosted a 'taster day' that saw Andrew (along with his team of around 20 friends, family members, and serving soldiers) try out the course and get a hands-on preview of the obstacles in store.

Andrew, who is confined to a wheelchair, completed this initial (but still gruelling!) mud run with the help of a G-Force P70 Harness (plus karabiners) from SafetyLiftinGear. We've provided special wheelchair harnesses in the past for the likes of Shaun Gash, and so we knew that our products would be perfect for this particular challenge.

Congratulations to Andrew and his team for participating in this initial taster day, and we wish them the very best for the main even next May! You can read more about this story on the Blesma website.

25Oct2016

SLG Finance Manager to Cycle 450km For Women's Cancer Charities

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We are very pleased and proud to share the news of a fantastic challenge being undertaken by our finance manager, Sam Wickens, who will cycle 450km in aid of women's cancer charities at the beginning of next year.

Stretching across Vietnam and Cambodia, the ride organised by Women V Cancer will be a long and demanding challenge for Sam, who is hoping to reach her fundraising target of £3,000 over the next two months. The funds will be split between three amazing, women's cancer charities, each of which provides much-needed support for women suffering with cancer.

If you would like to donate, both ourselves and Sam would be extremely grateful for any sponsorship support that you would be able to offer to this incredibly worthwhile cause. Full details about the cycle ride, along with sponsorship information, can be found on Sam's Just Giving page here:

justgiving.com/fundraising/sam-wickens

You can find out more about the charities that Sam will be supporting here:

Breast Cancer Care

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

Ovarian Cancer Action

19Oct2016

New PETZL C72WFA VOLT WIND Harnesses in Stock!

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We are happy to announce that we have added yet another high-quality safety harness to our selection, in the form of the C72WFA VOLT WIND by PETZL. This innovative harness is aimed specifically at workers in the wind power industry, and is designed to meet the demands of their work, while maintaining optimum safety and movement.

Thanks to the EASYFIT design of the harness, its first selling point is that it is extremely easy to get into, while also being highly comfortable to wear throughout the day. This is also assisted by the harness' LADDER CLIMB attachment, which allows ventral attachment of the fall-arrest trolley, for continued comfort throughout the progression.

The most useful and innovative of this harness' variety of features, however, are the wear protectors, which are included on the waistbelt and under the dorsal point. This limits strap wear when moving about inside the turbine tower, for lasting and hard-wearing protection against damage, for continued safety.

As well as this innovative safety harness, we also stock a range of other height safety products from PETZL. This includes everything from Karabiners to protective helmets, along with a selection of other high-quality harnesses, which are designed for ultimate comfort and safety.

View our full range of PETZL products

13Oct2016

Lifting Magnets - Safe & Flexible Solutions For On-Site Lifting

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If you're looking for a safe and versatile lifting solution that will help to improve working efficiency, then a lifting magnet could be the ideal choice for your operation. Unlike other lifting attachments, lifting magnets have a simple securing and attachment process, which means that the lifting application can be initiated quickly, with half the hassle of other lifting solutions. This reduction in attachment processes also means that operation becomes safer for workers, while reducing the chance of causing unnecessary damage to the item being lifted.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we have a great selection of magnetic lifting devices, with options to suit a variety of lifting demands. Our range of permanent lifting magnets are an ideal choice for magnetic materials of 2000kg and under, without the need for any additional power. Thanks to the compact design of these lifting magnets, they are incredibly easy to transport, making them a flexible and reliable choice for a on-site lifting.

The most highly-capable of our lifting magnets is the 2000kg model, which can be bought or hired here, with a 2 year warranty for additional reliability.

In addition to permanent lifting magnets, which can be used with magnetic materials such as iron blocks or cylinder components, we also supply vacuum slab lifters, which provide powerful, cordless suction for stone lifting. These lifters are ideal for laying large stone slabs, and other concrete elements, and are also compatible with a number of lifting devices, for added versatility. Thanks to the rechargeable battery, which has the ability to last for an entire working day, this device is also ideal for on-site lifting, in a range of environments.

To see our full selection of lifting magnets, simply click here!

07Oct2016

Forklift Attachments & Extensions: Buy or Hire Today

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Forklifts have numerous uses in all kinds of different working environments. They're great for lifting, lowering, and transporting large goods; if you've got a forklift access platform, they can even help you and your workers to access high-up, hard-to-reach places and safely complete a variety of different tasks.

Sometimes, though, forklifts need a little extra help to get the job done properly. Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we stock an extensive range of forklift attachments and extensions to buy or hire - these assorted items are great for carrying out specialised tasks with your forklift, or simply enabling your truck to handle larger/longer loads.

Fork Extensions

Our high-quality fork extensions for forklift trucks come in a range of different lengths to give you that bit of extra reach you need to keep longer pallets and other large loads under control. Browse forklift extensions >

Other Forklift Attachments

Our other forklift attachments include swivel hooks (which turn your forklift into something like a miniature crane) and mounted jibs (which help your forklift truck to cope with heavier loads). Browse forklift attachments >

Visit our Site Lifting & Handling page for more lifting/handling solutions - practically all of our products are now available both to buy and to hire.

30Sep2016

Safety Harness Kits - Stay Safe When You're Working at Height

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Are you currently working at height? May be on scaffolding, on a roof or a rig? Then you need to ensure that you are safe when you're working. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we have an excellent selection of Safety Harness Kits that will ensure your health and safety isn't at risk when you're working at heights. Our harness kits are suitable for a wide range of professions and whatever you require we're confident we can provide it. Reliability is one of our main focuses and as a result we strive to provide the very best ranges we can offer! So you can rest assured knowing you'll be receiving high-quality safety equipment that you can rely on!

Here are just some of the Safety Harness Kits we have on offer:

Safety Harness Kit For Access Platform / Cherry Picker Restraint

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G-Force P10 Full safety harness - M to XL

Fully adjustable to lower & upper body and chest

Made using high strength quality webbing

Scaffolders Harness Kit

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P10 Full Safety Harness

Comfortable and easy to put on

Features:

Shock absorber lanyard

Screw gate karabiner

Scaffold hook

Draw string storage kit bag

Roofers Height Safety Pro Kit

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P70 G-Force rope access / multi-purpose safety harness

Features:

Front Twist Lock Anchor Point

Rear Dorsal Aluminium Anchor Point

Work Positioning Belt with Aluminium D Anchor Points

Sitting Position / Rope Access Aluminium Attach Point

Separate Adjustment for Legs and Chest/Shoulders

To view the rest of Safety Harness Kits, click here.

26Sep2016

From Barriers to Lifting Chains, Choose From a Variety at SafetyLiftinGear!

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If you're looking for a chain that will meet the exact requirements and conditions of your operation, then you're sure to find the solution you need amongst our comprehensive selection of chains; all of which come in a great range of sizes.

From heavy duty lifting applications, to area marking and crowd management, our chains are designed to provide the strength, durability and flexibility needed for each individual task. While all our chains are able to be used in a variety of operations, the chains we provide can be divided into two specific types, in order to aid the decision of those placing the order:

Lifting Chains

The term 'lifting chains' refers to the heavy-duty chains in our selection, which are made from steel, and are suitable for use in heavy lifting, towing, or load binding applications. These range from grade 80-100, and come in a choice of length/weight specifications, which should be considered carefully before placing your order.

Barrier Chains

Our barrier chain reels also come in a selection of lengths, as well as a variety of material finishes, in order to suit many environmental and operational demands. While they are most commonly used as part of barrier systems for crowd segregation, car parks and other applications of this nature, they can also perform an assortment of other low-duty functions, such as suspending signs and light fittings.

To see our full selection, from plastic link reels to alloy steel lifting chains, click here!