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13 Apr 2016

Height Safety Breaches Lead to Fines, and Even Jail Sentences!

mike Health & Safety

As our regular followers will know, we often write about the vital necessity of height safety measures, particularly in the workplace. We do this to remind employers and workers about the importance of abiding by the correct height safety regulations, by conducting through risk assessments, following best practice guidelines, and using the correct equipment.

Sadly, however, it seems to make little difference how often this issue is discussed either by ourselves, or by other safety professionals. Without fail, a new case of neglected height safety seems to rear its ugly head almost every week. Recently, two news stories came to our attention, both of which had serious consequences for both the workers and the companies employing them. Here's what went wrong, and what the consequences were:

The first case involves a roofing firm in Worcester, who were fined £66,000 after an employee was seriously injured at work. Whilst replacing a fragile roof in April of last year, the worker fell through a skylight and broke his wrist. After an investigation by the HSE was conducted, they found that this accident was a result of the company's failure to implement proper fall protection measures. If edge protection, nets and guardrails had been provided, the risk to the individual and other employees would have been significantly reduced.

In the second case, two construction bosses were sentenced to eight months in prison, and were ordered to pay a £90,000 fine along with £45,000 in court costs, following a worker fatality back in 2014. The incident occurred while C Smith and Sons were dismantling a building set for demolition, which required workers to operate at height. Following one near-miss, and an incident which left a 47 year old man with a fractured spine, pelvis, leg, heel and wrist, work was shockingly allowed to continue. Just hours after his co-worker was injured and only a day after one close call, Paul Harrower fell through a skylight, and died of serious head injuries.

Both of these incidents could have been prevented by the implementation of proper health and safety measures, which would have helped to save the lives and livelihoods of all those involved. Incidents like these can damage reputations and wreck lives, for the victims and their families, as well as those who are responsible. If you conduct operations at height, please take note of these regularly occurring tragedies, and avoid the same thing happening to you! Set the correct measures, follow them, and always use the correct equipment!

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12 Apr 2016

Floor Cranes from SafetyLiftinGear

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Floor cranes are an essential piece of equipment for any factory, warehouse, garage or workshop, not only do they provide you with the ability to lift heavy, awkward shaped objects, loads or materials safely and easily, they are designed to be portable, meaning you can lift heavy objects in various locations around your premises with ease.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we sell a variety of floor cranes from folding floor cranes to counterbalanced floor cranes. Whatever your requirements, we are confident that we can provide you with a top quality floor crane that meets your exacting standards.

Heavy-Duty Folding Floor Crane

These robust floor cranes are perfect for using and storing in a variety of locations, particularly in workshops or garages! Why? because they are perfect for lifting, moving and positioning heavy components like engines. This particular folding floor crane from Euro Press Pack is fitted with incredibly robust polyamide wheels and castors, meaning it works smoothly and quietly!

To find out more about this versatile crane, simply click the button below:

Heavy-Duty Folding Floor Cranes >

Counterbalanced Floor Crane

Our counterbalanced floor cranes are increasingly popular with companies who operate in a warehousing or manufacturing environment, or in environments where the floor space is restricted by floor level objects.

Our Counterbalances floor cranes have the huge advantage of not having any front legs. The reason for this is to overcome the issues of lifting loads without any footing room. This crane also features a 5 position telescopic jib and 5 different capacity settings.

To find out more about our counterbalance floor crane, click the button below:

Counterbalanced Floor Crane >

Impressed by what you see? a majority of our floor cranes are now available to hire! Click here to view our full range of Floor Cranes.

12 Apr 2016

Floor Cranes from SafetyLiftinGear

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Floor cranes are an essential piece of equipment for any factory, warehouse, garage or workshop, not only do they provide you with the ability to lift heavy, awkward shaped objects, loads or materials safely and easily, they are designed to be portable, meaning you can lift heavy objects in various locations around your premises.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear we sell a variety of floor cranes from folding floor cranes, to counter balanced floor cranes, whatever your requirements for a floor crane we are confident that we can provide you with a top quality floor crane that meets your exacting standards.

Folding Floor Crane

If you are short of storage space, than these cranes is your perfect solution.

Our Folding Floor cranes feature folding legs to makes them as compact as possible, so storing them away when they are not in use is really no issue. They also feature an adjustable jib which is extendible to 1560mm as standard.

Please note: the further the jib is extended the working load limit of the floor crane is reduced.

We currently supply the following;

0.5 Tonne Folding Floor Crane

1 Tonne Folding Floor Crane

1 Tonne Heavy Duty Floor Crane

2 Tonne Folding Floor Crane

Fixed Frame Floor Crane

Our fixed frame floor crane has a working load limit of 3 tonnes, making it the ideal crane solution for heavy commercial, industrial and workshop environments.

This crane features extendible legs to give extra support and stability when it is being operated at maximum jib extension, and is provided with a set of heavy duty casters so your floor will not be damaged whilst this crane is in use.

For more information about this crane, click here.

Counter-balanced Floor Crane

our counter balanced floor cranes are increasingly popular with companies who operate in a warehousing or manufacturing environment, or in environments where the floor space is restricted by floor level objects. Our Counter balancing floor cranes have the huge advantage of not having any front legs. The reason for this is to overcome the issues of lifting loads without any footing room.

This crane also features a 5 position telescopic jib and 5 different capacity settings.

To find out more about our counter balance floor crane, click here.

Impressed by what you see? a majority of our floor cranes are now available to hire! Click here to view our full range of Floor cranes.

06 Apr 2016

Toe Jacks From SafetyLiftinGear

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Whether you need to carry out maintenance work or move heavy machinery, hydraulic toe jacks can help you to do this safely and efficiently, without having to deal with any unnecessary hassle. At SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a selection of toe jacks for both industrial and domestic use, providing you with the option to hire or buy depending on the requirements of the job.

Each toe jack we supply has it's own weight capacity and height limit, which means that you are able to match the jack you require with the demands of the application you intend to use it for. They also each come with a warranty ranging from a year to 2 years in length, providing you with peace of mind regarding the reliability of our products, as well as reassurance in the unlikely event that your toe jack fails.

We stock two types of toe jacks at SafetyLiftingGear:

Standard Hydraulic Toe Jacks

This type of toe jack ranges from a weight limit of 2.5 tonne to 15 tonne, providing you with a vast selection of options to choose from. They come complete with a handle, and have an overload pressure valve to prevent hazards caused by overloading your jack.

Swivel Toe Jacks

This toe jack is available to purchase in a 5 tonne and 10 tonne model, depending on the demands of your job. They are ideal for use in confined spaces, and have a 360 degree swivel function for easy manoeuvring.

To view our complete selection of toe jacks, click here.

06 Apr 2016

Toe Jacks From SafetyLiftinGear

adam Products

Whether you need to carry out maintenance work or move heavy machinery, hydraulic toe jacks can help you to do this safely and efficiently, without having to deal with any unnecessary hassle. At SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a selection of toe jacks for both industrial and domestic use, providing you with the option to hire or buy depending on the requirements of the job.

Each toe jack we supply has it's own weight capacity and height limit, which means that you are able to match the jack you require with the demands of the application you intend to use it for. They also each come with a warranty ranging from a year to 2 years in length, providing you with peace of mind regarding the reliability of our products, as well as reassurance in the unlikely event that your toe jack fails.

We stock two types of toe jacks at SafetyLiftingGear:

Standard Hydraulic Toe Jacks

This type of toe jack ranges from a weight limit of 2.5 tonne to 15 tonne, providing you with a vast selection of options to choose from. They come complete with a handle, and have an overload pressure valve to prevent hazards caused by overloading your jack.

Swivel Toe Jacks

This toe jack is available to purchase in a 5 tonne and 10 tonne model, depending on the demands of your job. They are ideal for use in confined spaces, and have a 360 degree swivel function for easy manoeuvring.

To view our complete selection of toe jacks, click here.

05 Apr 2016

Our New Range of Modulift Spreader Beams

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We've just added a brand new range of modular spreader beams to the SafetyLiftinGear catalogue, offering our customers a versatile and cost-effective new lifting/handling solution. Made by Modulift and assembled from a range of interchangeable parts, these beams can be adjusted to suit a large variety of lifting applications, no matter what your requirements may be.

Here are just some of the advantages that come from using these spreader beams:

Versatility - The ability to configure Modulift beams to fit almost any rig, combined with the opportunity to add additional struts, means that these beams are highly adaptable, granting the operator an extended range of uses.
Easy Storage - The ability to dismantle the spreader beams makes them easy to transport to and from jobs, while also providing a wider range of options for storage.
Affordability - The previously mentioned factors of versatility and movability also reduce the related costs, saving you money on transportation, storage and additional equipment. They are also available to hire from SafetyLiftinGear, which means that you will be able to select the most cost-effective option for your business.

We provide these modular spreader beams in a range of weight and length limits:

12tonne, 1mtr to 4mtr Spreader Beam

24tonne, 1.5mtr to 6mtr Spreader Beam

34tonne, 2mtr to 8mtr Spreader Beam

70tonne, 2mtr to 12mtr Spreader Beam

All of the sizes mentioned above are also available in a variety of configurations, with a choice of struts and end units. They are also fully tested and certified to provide the highest level of quality and safety for the end user. All four sizes are available to purchase from SafetyLiftinGear with fast delivery, so be sure to discuss any specific requirements that you may have by contacting our team directly. As mentioned above, we also offer a selection of very competitive hire rates to the rental industry and crane hire industry, so whatever your needs may be, please let us know and we will do our very best to meet them.

To browse our full range of lifting equipment, click here.

05 Apr 2016

Our New Range of Modulift Spreader Beams

jodie Products

We've just added a brand new range of modular spreader beams to the SafetyLiftinGear catalogue, offering our customers a versatile and cost-effective new lifting/handling solution. Made by Modulift and assembled from a range of interchangeable parts, these beams can be adjusted to suit a large variety of lifting applications, no matter what your requirements may be.

Here are just some of the advantages that come from using these spreader beams:

Versatility - The ability to configure Modulift beams to fit almost any rig, combined with the opportunity to add additional struts, means that these beams are highly adaptable, granting the operator an extended range of uses.
Easy Storage - The ability to dismantle the spreader beams makes them easy to transport to and from jobs, while also providing a wider range of options for storage.
Affordability - The previously mentioned factors of versatility and movability also reduce the related costs, saving you money on transportation, storage and additional equipment. They are also available to hire from SafetyLiftinGear, which means that you will be able to select the most cost-effective option for your business.

We provide these modular spreader beams in a range of weight and length limits:

12tonne, 1mtr to 4mtr Spreader Beam

24tonne, 1.5mtr to 6mtr Spreader Beam

34tonne, 2mtr to 8mtr Spreader Beam

70tonne, 2mtr to 12mtr Spreader Beam

All of the sizes mentioned above are also available in a variety of configurations, with a choice of struts and end units. They are also fully tested and certified to provide the highest level of quality and safety for the end user. All four sizes are available to purchase from SafetyLiftinGear with fast delivery, so be sure to discuss any specific requirements that you may have by contacting our team directly. As mentioned above, we also offer a selection of very competitive hire rates to the rental industry and crane hire industry, so whatever your needs may be, please let us know and we will do our very best to meet them.

To browse our full range of lifting equipment, click here.