Moving heavy goods is difficult at the best of times, but this is particularly hard when a flight of stairs is involved. If you've ever had to move heavy goods up or down the stairs you'll know what a pain it can be trying to work out the logistics of the job.

This is also one of the most dangerous parts of any lifting job as the stairs create an additional risk to the person carrying out the job and damaging the goods themselves. Luckily, we want to provide you with a solution to all your lifting jobs, which is why we are introducing our Electric Stair Climbing Sack Truck!

This 150kg electric powered sack truck is ideal for carrying furniture, household appliances, and other large items up and down the stairs safely. This means it is the ideal piece of equipment for hospitals, libraries, shopping centers, construction, removal companies and many more industries. This makes moving goods far more efficient as well as drastically reducing the risk of injury.

Currently, we are offering this excellent product at a special promotional price of £1298.98 + VAT (Normal listing price: 1498.98 + VAT)

Some of the benefits of this electric stair climber are:

• The climber is fitted with two heavy-duty rubber tracks to ensure it has excellent grip
• Can hold goods up to 150kg
• It is easily controlled so the operator can choose between 3 speeds for the ascent/descent
• Rear foldable handles for easy manoeuvrability
• Folds away for easy storage and transportation
• LED display with battery indicatory
• Battery lasts approximately 1.5hrs (equivalent to moving 30 times up and down stairs)
• Safety belt with buckle ensures load is safely secured

If you have any questions about our new electric stair climber or about any of our other products feel free to get in touch. We are always more than happy to help with any inquiry so contact us today. 

Oh dear, can you spot the safety issue in the image above? 

Your safety is important to us, which is why we stock such an extensive range of height safety equipment to help protect you and your team during various working at height jobs. Height safety equipment is something we particularly pride ourselves on, from harnesses to fall arrest blocks we can help you stay safe - There's just one catch...  You need to know how to use it!

As you can see in the above image, you can have access to the most high-quality height safety equipment, but you need to know how to use it correctly and safely - in this case, knowing to attach yourself to a suitable engineered and improvised anchorage point before approaching a leading edge! As we've said, we supply a huge range of safety gear, all of which you can browse by clicking here. But in accordance with the working at height regulations 2005, you also need to ensure that anyone required to work at height is suitably trained and competent.

To be in compliance with current regulations, you must undergo appropriate height safety training to make sure you understand the risks associated with working at height and that you can have a better understanding of how to minimise the risks. Working at height courses should provide you with all the essential knowledge and training that anyone working at height would need. We highly recommend this for those working at height and also their supervisors/managers to ensure health and safety regulations are being met.

The best advice we can give you is NOT to ignore the instruction manuals supplied with our products and follow the current regulations regarding working at height. View the  HSE's guide to height safety here. Without knowing how to use the equipment properly, you are still putting yourself and others at risk.

All of our products are supplied complete with instruction manuals. These manuals can also be easily downloaded from our website, it's vital that you read the instructions carefully before using the equipment. Many of our products also have videos that give additional specific information. If a video is included you will find it on the right-hand side of the product pages. As you can see:

To see our full collection of product videos you can visit our YouTube channel. 

 We also have a huge range of blogs on height safety that can help you meet all the safety requirements necessary for jobs up high. Read the following blogs before working up high to ensure you don't make any silly mistakes:

Height Safety Solutions 

Working at Height Risk Assessment

Working at Height Rescue Plan

Working at Heights - Regulations and Employer Responsibilities

Working at Height Safety: Questions and Answers

If you have any questions about how to use any of our safety equipment please do not hesitate to get in touch. Always remember to put your safety first and ensure you know how to use our equipment before using it! Contact us today for more information. 

At SafetyLiftinGear we always aim to offer a lifting solution to match all of our customer's requirements, which is exactly why we continue to expand our range of products. This time we have added products to our popular range of hydraulic cylinders, now our product range is suitable for those looking to lift 150 tonnes and 200 tonnes. 

Previously we only stocked hydraulic cylinders that were capable of moving 100 tonne weights, which is why we are so pleased to add even more specialist products for high capacity lifting/jacking.  

Our hydraulic cylinders are helpful in a range of industrial applications. Whether you need to push, pull or lift, our hydraulic cylinders are capable of the job. Their durable design allows them to be used day after day and always perform perfectly. To see our new, heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders, see the links below: 

Hydraulic Cylinders

150 tonne x 100mm Hydraulic Cylinder

150 tonne x 150mm Hydraulic Cylinder

200 tonne x 100mm Hydraulic Cylinder

200 tonne x 150mm Hydraulic Cylinder

Hydraulic Hand Pump 2 Speed

Heavy-duty hydraulic hand pump

We also supply a range of manual hand pumps to operate the cylinders. We had to expand this collection too to accommodate our new hydraulic cylinder range. Our hydraulic hand pumps have a large release valve handle for controlling lead decent and 2 speeds so they can be used for high and low-pressure projects. This hand pump is compatible with the hydraulic cylinders above!

If you can't seem to find the combination of products you need for your lifting project than you always talk to us about your requirements. If you're wondering what other hydraulic cylinders we offer you can read our blog post here. If you ever need to ask our expert advice about lifting equipment, you can contact us here today. 

If you or your employees work at height, safety should always be your top priority.

Falls from height are the leading cause of fatal injuries in the construction industry. Many workers have died after falling from rooftops, off ladders, through fragile surfaces, etc.

Here in the UK, The Work at Height Regulations 2005 must be adhered to when working at height. These regulations serve not only to help workers understand what they can do to keep themselves and their colleagues safe, but also to alert employers to their responsibilites.

Read on for a handy overview of the official UK working at height regulations. If you're looking for more in-depth guidance, see The Complete Guide to Working at Height. And if you're unsure whether a particular job even counts as working at height, see What Does 'Working at Height' Mean?

Working at height: employer responsibilities

Employers are responsible (within reason) for the safety of their employees who work at height. Employers must:

• Avoid asking employees to work at height where possible. If the job in question can be completed to a satisfactory standard without working at height, this is always preferable.
  
  
• Ensure that employees have received appropriate training and instruction before they work at height.
  
  
• Carry out a thorough risk assessment before work at height begins.
  
  
• Plan each job carefully and make sure workers are supervised at all times.
  
  
• Take weather conditions and other environmental hazards into account each time work at height needs to occur.
  
  
• Provide suitable safety equipment to minimise risk during work at height.
  
  
• Ensure that all equipment for working at height is inspected regularly, kept in good working order, and replaced if unreliable.
  
  
• Take precautions to minimise the risk posed by falling objects.

What must employees do while working at height?

Of course, employers can't control everything, so each employee also bears some responsibility for their own safety and the safety of those around them.

For example, employees must:

• Refrain from working at height while under the influence of any intoxicant which could lead them to endanger themselves or others
  
  
• Use PPE and other safety products appropriately
  
  
• Report any dangers they discover (e.g. defective safety equipment)
  
  
• Behave in a responsible manner while working at height
  
  
• Follow their safety training

Work at height risk assessments

The regulations state that a thorough risk assessment must be carried out before any work at height takes place. This should include a full examination of factors that might cause harm during work so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

A robust working at height risk assessment should answer these questions:

• WHERE are the potential hazards?
  
  
• WHO might be harmed?
  
  
• HOW might they be harmed?
  
  
• WHAT steps can be taken to eliminate (or at least minimise) the risk?

The goal of a risk assessment is to evaluate all potential hazards, make a record of these hazards, and identify the best way to address each one.

What equipment is needed to work at height?

There's a wide array of equipment available to help prevent falls during work at height. Here at Safety Liftin Gear, we make it our business to supply the products that you and your employees need to stay safe.

Take a look at our full range of working at height safety equipment, or use the buttons below to browse some of our most popular fall protection products:

Safety Harnesses   Fall Arrest Blocks   Safety Lanyards

If you need help selecting the right equipment for work at height, you can contact Safety Liftin Gear for expert advice.