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17May2016

Edge Protection System & Walkway in Corsham

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We at SafetyLiftinGear were recently sub-contracted by a firm called Sweet Construct to provide a safe working area for a team of solar panel installers who were putting in a new set of panels on the roof of a building in Corsham, Wiltshire.

This job called for two permanent installations:

A permanent edge protection system. Since the roof did not have a parapet wall of at least 1.1 metres, we were asked to install a permanent edge protection barrier in order to comply with height safety regulations. We clamped the guardrail's base plates to the standing seam roof so as to avoid penetrating or damaging the roof sheets themselves.
A safe walkway. Sweet Construct also asked us to provide a level, slip-resistant walkway that would make it easy for maintenance staff to access the solar panels in future. Again, we clamped the walking surface to the standing seam roof sheets so as to avoid any permanent damage.

The walkway we used for this project is specifically designed for modern roof types such as trapezoidal profile composite or built-up-on-site and standing seam roofs. It is fully compliant with EN516:2006 requirements, and it can be used on a number of differently-shaped roofs (including flat, sloping, and barrel-shaped), with steps and a traverse option allowing for virtually any roof configuration between 0 and 35 degrees.

Not only did these two installations ensure that the Sweet Construct team were able to install these new solar panels safely and efficiently, they will also provide a safe working environment for the service personnel who'll be maintaining this solar panel system going forward.

SafetyLiftinGear supply and install a wide range of fall protection systems to meet any and all requirements. Please contact us today to request a quotation for your height safety solution.

13May2016

Introducing our New Manual Stacker Trucks & Plasterboard Trolley

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UK’s Number one Material Handling Supplier expands their range of manual stackers and trolleys.

Safetyliftingear, the UK’s number one company for material handling equipment are proud to announce new additions to our manual stacker and trolley ranges. Here at SafetyLiftinGear it is our mission to provide our customers with a truly comprehensive range of lifting equipment, Personal safety products, material handling products, and much more. All of our products have proven time and time again to withstand the test of time and have a proven record of being able to withstand the everyday stresses of construction sites, warehouses and factory environments with ease.

It feels like every week we are adding to our already comprehensive ranges. And this week is no different. This week we are excited to announce the new additions to our manual stacker ranges.

Our Manual stacker trucks are the ideal choice for manufacturing companies and businesses that operate from warehouses. Our new manual stack trucks are compact, allowing them to fit down narrow aisles, and can be used in the most confined spaces – with ease.

This week we have added 3 new manual lifting stack trucks to our range;

500kg Manual Stacker Truck with 1600mm Lift Height

1000Kg Manual Stacker Truck with 1600mm Lift Height

1000kg Manual Stack Truck with 3000mm Lift Height

When you are faced with a job that requires lifting heavy loads, make sure you are using suitable machinery to lift the load safely. This means using machinery that has the correct Working Load Limit. All of our manual stacker trucks have a different WLL (Working Load Limit) please check that you have selected the correct equipment for task at hand.

We have also added a brand new plaster board trolley to it drywall and plasterboard handling range. This 4 wheeled trolley has been specially design to handle the transportation of large, hard to handle sheets of plywood, drywall, panelling, door and even lumber. This product also has a useful removable plastic basket so you can also transport your tools and accessories with ease. Click Here to view our new plasterboard trolley.

Product reliability is a factor that we take extremely seriously here at SafetyLiftinGear, in fact before we offer any product to our customers we make sure that they have undergone testing to ensure that the product is of the highest quality possible, so when you are shopping with SafetyLiftinGear, you can shop in complete confidence.

If you would like more information about these products, and other products we supply then please don’t hesitate to contact us!

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09May2016

Aluminium Gantries From SafetyLiftinGear

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If you need a suitable method of heavy lifting in confined areas, look no further than out selection of aluminium gantries. Designed to provide maximum security while also being easy to use, our gantry cranes are incredibly versatile and reliable, whether you're hiring yours for a specific job or purchasing it for extended use.

Each of our aluminium gantries is mounted on a set of 360°castors with a break function, which makes them incredibly easy to manoeuvre around site, while also providing stability when needed. They also have the benefit of being incredibly lightweight, which adds to their transportability and makes them even more appealing as a piece of flexible site equipment.

Here are a few of the aluminium gantries in our range:

200kg Aluminium Gantry With 6mtr Beam

This aluminium gantry has a lower WLL than some of our other portable cranes, but has an impressive beam length of 6mtrs for great adaptability within that weight limit. As with all our aluminium gantries, however, the beams are interchangeable, allowing you allowing you to select a smaller length if that is what you require.

3500kg Aluminium Gantry With 3mtr Beam

This aluminium gantry crane is ideal for heavy-duty lifting in confined areas, thanks to the combination of it's generous WLL and short beam length. Like all of the products in this range, the aluminium gantry is well-suited to a number of applications, thanks to it's customizable set up and fantastic portability.

To see our full range of aluminium gantries, click here.

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.

26Apr2016

Brand New Self-Lifting Stacker

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Today we're sharing a brand new product with you, which has only just been stocked on SafetyLiftinGear, and is unlike anything else available on the market!

The PAL-LIFT 500kg Self Lift Stacker is an extremely versatile and innovative product, which can easily lift heavy goods onto a vehicle, and load itself onto the wagon too! With such a broad range of capabilities, this single product can replace your tail lift, hand pallet truck, stacker, ramp, and swing lift, making it a fantastic investment for those who use these items regularly.

Thanks to its ability to load itself onto your van or lorry, the self lift stacker is also incredibly easy to transport, saving you time and hassle when loading and unloading your stacker between jobs. For added convenience and reliability, it also has a 12V/42Ah, maintenance-free battery, and comes with a built-in charger for easy charging between deliveries. The high performance pump unit delivers a fast and stable lift, without excess noise, which again, adds to the stacker's impressive functionality.

To see our new self lift stacker in action, watch the video below:

To see our full range of material handling equipment, click here!

13Apr2016

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

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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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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!

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