All posts tagged safety harnesses

11Aug2016

Shaun Gash Takes on Kilimanjaro, With Support From SafetyLiftinGear!

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If you follow us on Twitter, you may have noticed some very exciting goings-on over the past few weeks, as Shaun Gash set off on his inspiring ascent to the top of Kilimanjaro!

You may remember our work with Shaun from this post back in April 2015, which was shared just after he completed a gruelling 10 kilometre, military-style obstacle course - just one of many challenges Shaun has undertaken to push his physical boundaries, while also raising money for charity. The challenges Shaun has undertaken are highly demanding, and are made all the more impressive by the fact that he has managed to achieve all of this as a T5/6 paraplegic, after suffering a car accident 24 years ago.

Before taking on the Born Survivor course, Shaun came to us with a request for a bespoke safety harness, which was used by him and his teamates to help him complete the course. We are happy to say that Shaun was obviously pleased with the equipment we provided, as we are also providing the kit for his latest endeavour!

Shaun set off on the Rongai route of Kilimanjaro on the 5th of August, and we are eagerly awaiting updates on his progress over on the Kiliwheels Twitter page!

To find out more about the challenge, and the fantastic charities being funded by this amazing feat, head over to the Kiliwheels site.

29Jul2016

Hi-Vis Safety Harnesses: Stay Safe & Be Seen!

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We sell a wide variety of safety harnesses here at SafetyLiftinGear, many of which are specifically designed for one particular scenario or line of work. The P80E ISOL harness - an insulated harness designed to protect electricians who work at height - is a good example, as is this flame-resistant harness.

Perhaps our best-selling specialist harness range is our collection of hi-vis harnesses, and with autumn and winter just around the corner, we're expecting a huge influx of high-visibility sales over the next few months. Visibility is naturally worse during the colder months, when the weather gets worse and the mornings and evenings grow darker, and in these conditions being seen is often just as important a safety concern as protecting oneself from falls.

Our high-visibility safety harnesses are great because they cover both bases. Not only do they help to prevent accidents while working at height, they also increase the wearer's visibility, which is crucial in certain conditions and working environments. Here are a few examples of what we can supply...

2-Point Hi-Vis Safety Harness: Available in yellow or orange.
Quick Release Hi-Vis Harness: Easier to put on and take off! Buy/hire here.
Hi-Vis Overall Harness: A full-body jumpsuit with high visibility and a built-in harness. Buy/hire here.
Hi-Vis Waterproof Windbreaker Jacket Harness: Ideal for working in poor weather. Buy yours here.

Click here to browse our full range of hi-vis safety harnesses.

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

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.

04Apr2016

Petzl Harness: Product Spotlight

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There are so many different harnesses available that it can prove to be an overwhelming task to choose the correct harness that matches all of your safety requirements. However, Petzl has designed a range of harnesses that are lightweight and comfortable for the user to wear throughout the day.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply our customers with a wide range of safety harnesses, suitable for a wide range of height work. However, if you are looking for a more specialist rope access or fall arrest harness, look no further than our range of Petzl harnesses.

Petzl’s line of Fall Arrest Harnesses is the perfect option for workers who often work from height either periodically throughout the day who need a harness that won’t just keep you safe but offers a one-stop solution for all your working at height safety needs.

Petzl Avao C71 Harness

The Petzl Avao C71 fall arrest, work positioning harness features an X-Shaped Dorsal construction wraps to reduce the pressure points during a prolonged suspension, Wide Foam shoulder straps that reduce neck chaffing and a weighted waist belt to provide even distribution of weight over the shoulders.

The Petzel Avao C71 Harness also features a sternal and a dorsal fall arrest attachment point, and a rear attachment point on the waist belt, designed for the attachment of a fall restraint lanyard.

Finally, this Petzl Harness features a range of loops and retainers to facilitate the safe carrying and organisation of your equipment and tools. Click below for more information on this Petzl harness.

Petzl Avao C71 Harness >

Petzl Avao Bod Fast C71 Harness

This Petzl harness has been designed to provide optimum comfort for people who are working at height for long periods of time. The X-shaped dorsal has been specially designed to reduce pressure points during prolonged suspension. The dorsal attachment point has been designed specifically to all for the user to hang for a longer period of time, in case of a fall.

The Petzl Avao Bod Fast C71 harness also features wide, foam shoulder straps, to reduce injury caused by chaffing and a weighted waist belt to help distribute weight over the shoulders evenly. The leg loops are equipped with FAST automatic buckles for quick opening and closing without the need of readjustment.

Like the AVAO C71, this Petzl harness has a sternal and a Dorsal attachment point to allow for a fall arrest device to be attached with ease, and also features a series of built-in loops and retainers to facilitate the safe carrying and organisation of your equipment and tools. Click below for more information on this Petzl harness.

Petzl Avao Bod Fast C71 Harness >

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we take height safety very seriously. So much so that we have a whole section of the site dedicated to safety harnesses - click here to view our full range.

If you would like any more information about any of our the Petzl Harnesses or Belts mentioned above, don't hesitate to get in touch!

22Dec2015

Heathrow Decorate for Christmas With SLG Lifting Gear

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In the run up to Christmas, Heathrow Airport uploaded this lovely time-lapse video, which shows the step by step process of their Christmas vision coming to life! From hanging orbs to giant Christmas trees, this video reveals how the team behind these beautiful decorations put everything together, to create a wonderful display for the holiday season.

To view the video, click below:

Having watched the video, you will have noticed that this scale of Christmas decorating requires a lot more than your standard step ladder to put a plan into action! A large scale operation such as this requires a whole host of equipment to achieve the desired result, and we are proud to say that the lifting gear in this video was in fact, provided by our West London depot!

From the LoadSurfer material lift to pallet trucks and safety harnesses, SafetyLiftinGear supplied a range of items for the project, in order to help the team at Heathrow put their display together safely. It's great to be able to put our name to such an incredible project, and we are also very pleased to be able to share a more light-hearted safety gear story with you!

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03Nov2015

Specialist Event Rigging Harnesses From SLG

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If you work in the event rigging industry and carrying out stage rigging and working at height regularly you will need a specialist harness to carry out you specialist work. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we specialise in safety harnesses including harnesses for event rigging.

Working at height for an event can be dangerous so it is important that the equipment that you are using is adequate and meets all the requirements for the job:

Rope Access Harnesses

SLG Recommends:

G-Force P90QR

Here we have a range of specialist rope access harnesses our harnesses have many benefits, the full body harnesses are designed for you to sit in and work from, they all have fall arrest points, but more importantly they include abseil points making them the ideal harness for suspension work. If you are stage rigging from height, rope access harnesses are perfect to help you reach those more difficult places.

Jacket Safety Harnesses

SLG Recommends:

Jacket Safety Harness, Wind Breaker

At SLG we know that as event riggers you don’t have the luxury of working indoors all the time, and working outside at this time of the year can be cold and unpleasant. Here at SLG we have a new range of Jacket Safety harnesses combining warmth and safety all at the same time!

Our jacket harnesses are easy to put on, have removable harnesses or easy inspection, wind proof and waterproof jacket and available in 3 sizes.

Safety Harness

SLG Recommends:

G-Force P73

Here at SLG we specialise in safety harnesses, stocking a huge variety of safety harnesses we are confident that we have a safety harness suitable for all working environments, and this includes stage rigging. Our black G-Force P73 safety harness is designed specifically for the entertainment industry.

If you are looking for a new event rigging harness or have any questions about our comprehensive range of safety harnesses, please don't hesitate to contact us!

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.

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