Latest info in the industry for Safety Lifting Equipment

09May2016

Aluminium Gantries From SafetyLiftinGear

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If you need a suitable method of heavy lifting in confined areas, look no further than out selection of aluminium gantries. Designed to provide maximum security while also being easy to use, our gantry cranes are incredibly versatile and reliable, whether you're hiring yours for a specific job or purchasing it for extended use.

Each of our aluminium gantries is mounted on a set of 360°castors with a break function, which makes them incredibly easy to manoeuvre around site, while also providing stability when needed. They also have the benefit of being incredibly lightweight, which adds to their transportability and makes them even more appealing as a piece of flexible site equipment.

Here are a few of the aluminium gantries in our range:

200kg Aluminium Gantry With 6mtr Beam

This aluminium gantry has a lower WLL than some of our other portable cranes, but has an impressive beam length of 6mtrs for great adaptability within that weight limit. As with all our aluminium gantries, however, the beams are interchangeable, allowing you allowing you to select a smaller length if that is what you require.

3500kg Aluminium Gantry With 3mtr Beam

This aluminium gantry crane is ideal for heavy-duty lifting in confined areas, thanks to the combination of it's generous WLL and short beam length. Like all of the products in this range, the aluminium gantry is well-suited to a number of applications, thanks to it's customizable set up and fantastic portability.

To see our full range of aluminium gantries, click here.

06May2016

Failure to Provide Height Safety Gear Results in a Hefty Fine

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Once again, a demolition company from Nottingham has been fined for breeching height safety procedures, for allowing their employees to work on a roof without any fall prevention measures in place.

Every day we check the news in the world of health and safety, and find it staggering how many companies are willing to disregard the safety of their employees. Luckily, this case did not lead to a fatal accident or serious injury, but this most certainly could have been the case if the issue had been left undetected.

The company in question were removing tiles from a steep roof without any form of PPE or fall arrest equipment, which meant that the individuals could have come to serious harm, had they fallen and slipped whilst carrying out the work. Those responsible were fined £6,000 by the courts, and were ordered to pay £765 in costs, although the financial debt is nothing compared to the guilt they would have had to endure if something had gone wrong.

Whether it's in the form of bank note, or worse, the life of an unsuspecting worker, those who ignore height safety will have to pay out eventually. That's why it's important to invest in proper height safety gear, to save money and lives, as well as securing your company's reputation.

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06May2016

Failure to Provide Height Safety Gear Results in a Hefty Fine

robin health & safety

Once again, a demolition company from Nottingham has been fined for breeching height safety procedures, for allowing their employees to work on a roof without any fall prevention measures in place.

Every day we check the news in the world of health and safety, and find it staggering how many companies are willing to disregard the safety of their employees. Luckily, this case did not lead to a fatal accident or serious injury, but this most certainly could have been the case if the issue had been left undetected.

The company in question were removing tiles from a steep roof without any form of PPE or fall arrest equipment, which meant that the individuals could have come to serious harm, had they fallen and slipped whilst carrying out the work. Those responsible were fined £6,000 by the courts, and were ordered to pay £765 in costs, although the financial debt is nothing compared to the guilt they would have had to endure if something had gone wrong.

Whether it's in the form of bank note, or worse, the life of an unsuspecting worker, those who ignore height safety will have to pay out eventually. That's why it's important to invest in proper height safety gear, to save money and lives, as well as securing your company's reputation.

For more Health and Safety news and advice, follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

04May2016

New Petzl Products: Headtorches, Harnesses & Lanyards

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Petzl products

Petzl are a French company who specialise in robust and reliable fall protection equipment. Their products are already among the most popular in our Height Safety department, and so it gives us great pleasure to announce that we've just added a selection of new Petzl items to the SafetyLiftinGear website.

Here's a quick run-down of our newest additions...

Petzl head torch

Petzl Headtorches

This batch of new Petzl products includes no fewer than four high-quality headtorches. These are as follows:

Petzl E91HNA TIKKINA® Headtorch: Ideal for household use
Petzl E02P3 e+LITE® Emergency Headtorch: Ultra-compact, designed for emergency situations
Petzl E93HFE TIKKA® Headtorch: With reflector to help you find it in the dark
Petzl E93HN TIKKA® PRO Headtorch: Perfect for working in a darkened environment

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PETZL C72AFA VOLT Harness

Petzl Harnesses

We've also added three new safety harnesses to our Petzl collection, including the following:

C73AAA NEWTON Harness: Comfy and easy to use
C73JFA NEWTON EASYFIT Harness: Even easier to put on thanks to its EASYFIT design
C72AFA VOLT Harness: Stay comfortable throughout the working day

PETZL L64YAM150 ABSORBICA Double Lanyard

Double Lanyard

Finally, we come to the Petzl L64YAM150 ABSORBICA Double Lanyard. This energy-absorbing lanyard will keep you safe from falls, and its elasticated arms don't hinder progression. The ABSORBICA double lanyard comes with a durable fabric pouch, which can be used to keep the product safe from contaminants and abrasion.

Click here to browse our full range of Petzl products.

04May2016

New Petzl Products: Headtorches, Harnesses & Lanyards

mike products

Petzl are a French company who specialise in robust and reliable fall protection equipment. Their products are already among the most popular in our Height Safety department, and so it gives us great pleasure to announce that we've just added a selection of new Petzl items to the SafetyLiftinGear website.

Here's a quick run-down of our newest additions...

Petzl Headtorches

This batch of new Petzl products includes no fewer than four high-quality headtorches. These are as follows:

Petzl E91HNA TIKKINA® Headtorch: Ideal for household use
Petzl E02P3 e+LITE® Emergency Headtorch: Ultra-compact, designed for emergency situations
Petzl E93HFE TIKKA® Headtorch: With reflector to help you find it in the dark
Petzl E93HN TIKKA® PRO Headtorch: Perfect for working in a darkened environment

Petzl Harnesses

We've also added three new safety harnesses to our Petzl collection, including the following:

C73AAA NEWTON Harness: Comfy and easy to use
C73JFA NEWTON EASYFIT Harness: Even easier to put on thanks to its EASYFIT design
C72AFA VOLT Harness: Stay comfortable throughout the working day

Double Lanyard

Finally, we come to the Petzl L64YAM150 ABSORBICA Double Lanyard. This energy-absorbing lanyard will keep you safe from falls, and its elasticated arms don't hinder progression. The ABSORBICA double lanyard comes with a durable fabric pouch, which can be used to keep the product safe from contaminants and abrasion.

Click here to browse our full range of Petzl fall arrest products.

26Apr2016

Brand New Self-Lifting Stacker

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Today we're sharing a brand new product with you, which has only just been stocked on SafetyLiftinGear, and is unlike anything else available on the market!

The PAL-LIFT 500kg Self Lift Stacker is an extremely versatile and innovative product, which can easily lift heavy goods onto a vehicle, and load itself onto the wagon too! With such a broad range of capabilities, this single product can replace your tail lift, hand pallet truck, stacker, ramp, and swing lift, making it a fantastic investment for those who use these items regularly.

Thanks to its ability to load itself onto your van or lorry, the self lift stacker is also incredibly easy to transport, saving you time and hassle when loading and unloading your stacker between jobs. For added convenience and reliability, it also has a 12V/42Ah, maintenance-free battery, and comes with a built-in charger for easy charging between deliveries. The high performance pump unit delivers a fast and stable lift, without excess noise, which again, adds to the stacker's impressive functionality.

To see our new self lift stacker in action, watch the video below:

To see our full range of material handling equipment, click here!

26Apr2016

Brand New Self-Lifting Stacker

mike products

Today we're sharing a brand new product with you, which has only just been stocked on SafetyLiftinGear, and is unlike anything else available on the market!

The PAL-LIFT 500kg Self Lift Stacker is an extremely versatile and innovative product, which can easily lift heavy goods onto a vehicle, and load itself onto the wagon too! With such a broad range of capabilities, this single product can replace your tail lift, hand pallet truck, stacker, ramp, and swing lift, making it a fantastic investment for those who use these items regularly.

Thanks to its ability to load itself onto your van or lorry, the self lift stacker is also incredibly easy to transport, saving you time and hassle when loading and unloading your stacker between jobs. For added convenience and reliability, it also has a 12V/42Ah, maintenance-free battery, and comes with a built-in charger for easy charging between deliveries. The high performance pump unit delivers a fast and stable lift, without excess noise, which again, adds to the stacker's impressive functionality.

To see our new self lift stacker in action, watch the video below:

To see our full range of material handling equipment, click here!