A Yorkshire roofing company and its director have been handed harsh sentences after failing to prevent the death of a worker who fell twelve metres through a storm-damaged skylight.

The incident occurred in December 2016. At that time, 39-year-old Jonathan May was working as a subcontractor for Davis Industrial Roofing Limited, who are based in Wakefield.

May and two others were working on the roof of a warehouse, replacing some skylights that had been damaged during a recent hailstorm. May fell through one of these skylights and dropped 12 metres (approx. 39 feet) to his death.

If you are in possession of (or are planning on purchasing) any battery powered material handling equipment such as a forklift or an electric pallet truck, it’s important that you know how to maintain your equipment properly. Proper battery maintenance is the best way to ensure that your equipment runs smoothly and has a long life.

The importance of proper battery maintenance cannot be understated - failure to maintain your battery correctly can cause battery failure. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the battery is properly maintained and serviced, so it’s important you know how to do so correctly.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear we’re dedicated to supplying our customers with only the most safe, reliable and proven quality lifting products.

Our range of lifting equipment is of the highest quality, providing reliability and durability on a vast range of specialists products all supplied to international standards.

We offer a full aftersales service including inspection, repair, testing and rental.

Well recognised for their durability and reliability, G-Force products are now available for sale from SafetyLiftinGear! SafetyLiftinGear is dedicated to providing our customers with a truly elite range of versatile fall protection equipment, which is why we’re pleased as punch to be able to sell G-Force height safety equipment.  

SafetyLiftinGear have recently expanded their stock to include a wide range of premium galvanised turnbuckles!

Turnbuckles are great tools for tension-related purposes, such as increasing or decreasing the tension in a rope or cable.

Our selection of turnbuckles are all made from galvanised steel (steel hot-dipped into zinc) to prevent rusting and ensure longevity. All of our galvanised turnbuckles have been designed by professionals to stand the test of time and perform unwaveringly under heavy use.

We offer a wide selection of different galvanised turnbuckles suited to different environments and uses. Our range of galvanised turnbuckles have eyes/jaws of varying dimensions, so whatever your requirements are, we have a turnbuckle for you!

The best way to store ratchet straps is to carefully wrap each one, following the instructions below. This keeps them clean, ordered, and can reduce tangles/damage.

Storing your ratchet straps improperly can cause rapid wear and tear, so it's worth taking the time to care for them and make sure they're stored correctly. If your strap sustains damage because it was kept in the wrong place, it could snap or fail during use, which may cause a potentially fatal accident.