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01Nov2016

Injured Veteran Completes Mud Run Using SafetyLiftinGear Harness

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This is Andrew Bracey, a paraplegic veteran who served in the Royal Artillery for 17 years and lost the use of his legs after a motorbiking accident eleven years ago:

Next May, Andrew will be taking part in the Nuclear Races - a challenging obstacle course event that's known for its "ultra-gritty, properly muddy" terrain - to raise money for Blesma, a British charity that was set up in 1932 to support limbless veterans.

But Andrew doesn't have to wait until the race itself for a taste of what he's in for! Last month, the Nuclear Races organisers hosted a 'taster day' that saw Andrew (along with his team of around 20 friends, family members, and serving soldiers) try out the course and get a hands-on preview of the obstacles in store.

Andrew, who is confined to a wheelchair, completed this initial (but still gruelling!) mud run with the help of a G-Force P70 Harness (plus karabiners) from SafetyLiftinGear. We've provided special wheelchair harnesses in the past for the likes of Shaun Gash, and so we knew that our products would be perfect for this particular challenge.

Congratulations to Andrew and his team for participating in this initial taster day, and we wish them the very best for the main even next May! You can read more about this story on the Blesma website.

25Oct2016

SLG Finance Manager to Cycle 450km For Women's Cancer Charities

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We are very pleased and proud to share the news of a fantastic challenge being undertaken by our finance manager, Sam Wickens, who will cycle 450km in aid of women's cancer charities at the beginning of next year.

Stretching across Vietnam and Cambodia, the ride organised by Women V Cancer will be a long and demanding challenge for Sam, who is hoping to reach her fundraising target of £3,000 over the next two months. The funds will be split between three amazing, women's cancer charities, each of which provides much-needed support for women suffering with cancer.

If you would like to donate, both ourselves and Sam would be extremely grateful for any sponsorship support that you would be able to offer to this incredibly worthwhile cause. Full details about the cycle ride, along with sponsorship information, can be found on Sam's Just Giving page here:

justgiving.com/fundraising/sam-wickens

You can find out more about the charities that Sam will be supporting here:

Breast Cancer Care

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

Ovarian Cancer Action

19Oct2016

New PETZL C72WFA VOLT WIND Harnesses in Stock!

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We are happy to announce that we have added yet another high-quality safety harness to our selection, in the form of the C72WFA VOLT WIND by PETZL. This innovative harness is aimed specifically at workers in the wind power industry, and is designed to meet the demands of their work, while maintaining optimum safety and movement.

Thanks to the EASYFIT design of the harness, its first selling point is that it is extremely easy to get into, while also being highly comfortable to wear throughout the day. This is also assisted by the harness' LADDER CLIMB attachment, which allows ventral attachment of the fall-arrest trolley, for continued comfort throughout the progression.

The most useful and innovative of this harness' variety of features, however, are the wear protectors, which are included on the waistbelt and under the dorsal point. This limits strap wear when moving about inside the turbine tower, for lasting and hard-wearing protection against damage, for continued safety.

As well as this innovative safety harness, we also stock a range of other height safety products from PETZL. This includes everything from Karabiners to protective helmets, along with a selection of other high-quality harnesses, which are designed for ultimate comfort and safety.

View our full range of PETZL products

13Oct2016

Lifting Magnets - Safe & Flexible Solutions For On-Site Lifting

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If you're looking for a safe and versatile lifting solution that will help to improve working efficiency, then a lifting magnet could be the ideal choice for your operation. Unlike other lifting attachments, lifting magnets have a simple securing and attachment process, which means that the lifting application can be initiated quickly, with half the hassle of other lifting solutions. This reduction in attachment processes also means that operation becomes safer for workers, while reducing the chance of causing unnecessary damage to the item being lifted.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we have a great selection of magnetic lifting devices, with options to suit a variety of lifting demands. Our range of permanent lifting magnets are an ideal choice for magnetic materials of 2000kg and under, without the need for any additional power. Thanks to the compact design of these lifting magnets, they are incredibly easy to transport, making them a flexible and reliable choice for a on-site lifting.

The most highly-capable of our lifting magnets is the 2000kg model, which can be bought or hired here, with a 2 year warranty for additional reliability.

In addition to permanent lifting magnets, which can be used with magnetic materials such as iron blocks or cylinder components, we also supply vacuum slab lifters, which provide powerful, cordless suction for stone lifting. These lifters are ideal for laying large stone slabs, and other concrete elements, and are also compatible with a number of lifting devices, for added versatility. Thanks to the rechargeable battery, which has the ability to last for an entire working day, this device is also ideal for on-site lifting, in a range of environments.

To see our full selection of lifting magnets, simply click here!

20Sep2016

Huge Savings on G-FORCE Tool Lanyards - Shop Now!

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We are pleased to announce that you can now buy one of our safe and reliable G-FORCE tool lanyards, at a new, affordable price! We've made reductions across the range, so that our customers can receive the same high-quality product, at a budget-friendly cost.

To give people the best choice for the needs of their job, while also offering the most competitive prices, we've applied this reduction to every tool lanyard in the G-Force rage. This means that you can now buy any of the following products from our website, at their newly reduced rates, by selecting your chosen safety lanyard from the range below:

Wrist Tool Safety Lanyard (with max 2kg load)

Retractable Tool Lanyard

Elasticated Power Tool Lanyard

If you want to keep your workplace safe from falling tools, and provide secure, practical solutions for working at height, then shop our G-Force lanyard range now! To see our full range of tool lanyards and accessories, click here.

16Sep2016

Visit Our Stand at PLASA 2016

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The 39th edition of the PLASA show will be taking place in London next week, and the SafetyLiftinGear team will be there to show off our fantastic range of event rigging products.

PLASA is the pre-eminent business event for the live entertainment technology industry, and visitors to this year's show can expect to see all kinds of great new products, from stage lights and projectors to microphones and mixing desks. Of course, as in any other sector, safety is a key concern for those who work in live entertainment, and our top-quality products are designed to make every show go as smoothly and as safely as possible.

PLASA 2016 - Key Details:

When? 18-20 September 2016
Where? Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX
Our stand number: E10
How to attend: Register here >

Our Event Rigging Products

Here are just a few examples of the items we'll have on show at PLASA 2016:

Click here to browse our full range of even rigging products.

02Sep2016

IMHX 2016: Find Us at Stand 8A16

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IMHX is the biggest event on the calendar for the UK logistics sector. Each year, thousands upon thousands of professionals gather to network, confer, and evaluate the latest products, technologies and solutions that are promising to revolutionise the industry.

IMHX 2016 will be taking place at the NEC Birmingham this month and running for four jam-packed days. The SafetyLiftinGear team will be there on Stand 8A16 to show off all of our latest products and talk to leading logistics professionals about the comprehensive range of services we provide.

If you're thinking of attending IMHX 2016, here's what you need to know:

Venue: NEC Birmingham
Postcode: B40 1NT
Dates: 13-16 September
Find SafetyLiftinGear at Stand 8A16
Visitors must register online

We look forward to seeing you there! If you'd like to have a sneak preview of the products we'll be displays, here are a few links to get you started:

Get in touch to learn more about our training courses!