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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:

31Aug2016

Company Fined £30,000 for Unsafe Lifting Practices

mike health & safety

Lifting large objects can be dangerous business, and it's critically important to carry out the right safety measures in order to minimise the risk of an accident. Failure to adhere to the lifting safety regulations can lead to serious injuries (or worse), and the responsible parties may face prosecution, hefty fines, and even imprisonment.

To see just what can happen when lifting safety guidelines are ignored, you need look no further than the example of Knowsley Engineering Services Ltd, a Merseyside firm that was hit with a £30,000 fine this week after pleading guilty to a breach of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

What happened?

On the 30th of June, 2014, two workers were moving a structure using a forklift truck. Their goal was to lift the structure from its trestles and manoeuvre it away, but as the structure was being raised up, it twisted around and swung into the cabin of the forklift truck, striking its driver.

That forklift driver, a 46-year-old man from West Lancashire, came away from this incident with serious flesh wounds and a broken arm. This week, his employer (Knowsley Engineering Services Ltd) plead guilty to workplace safety violations at Liverpool Crown Court, resulting in a £30,000 fine (plus costs of £7,670).

How could this have been prevented?

Speaking after the court hearing, a representative from the Health & Safety Executive issued the following statement:

"Had the company taken basic steps, such as providing suitable training so that those undertaking the lift were in a more informed position to assess and then adequately manage the risks, this incident would have been avoided."

With that in mind, here's a breakdown of how this unfortunate incident and the subsequent court hearing could have been prevented:

Employee training. Workers who are required to undertake tasks such as this one should be fully trained to identify risks and take any necessary safety precautions in order to ensure the safe completion of the job at hand.
Risk assessment. Trained workers should know how to carry out a full risk assessment ahead of commencing a lifting/handling job. In an ideal version of this scenario, someone would have completed a risk assessment and spotted the possibility that the structure might twist towards the forklift.
Use of the correct equipment and safety measures. Preventing accidents means taking the right precautions and select the right tools/equipment for the job. In this case, it seems likely that a forklift was entirely the wrong solution for the task at hand, and a different piece of lifting equipment should have been utilised instead.

Source: SHP Online

31Aug2016

Company Fined £30,000 for Unsafe Lifting Practices

mike health & safety

Lifting large objects can be dangerous business, and it's critically important to carry out the right safety measures in order to minimise the risk of an accident. Failure to adhere to the lifting safety regulations can lead to serious injuries (or worse), and the responsible parties may face prosecution, hefty fines, and even imprisonment.

To see just what can happen when lifting safety guidelines are ignored, you need look no further than the example of Knowsley Engineering Services Ltd, a Merseyside firm that was hit with a £30,000 fine this week after pleading guilty to a breach of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

What happened?

On the 30th of June, 2014, two workers were moving a structure using a forklift truck. Their goal was to lift the structure from its trestles and manoeuvre it away, but as the structure was being raised up, it twisted around and swung into the cabin of the forklift truck, striking its driver.

That forklift driver, a 46-year-old man from West Lancashire, came away from this incident with serious flesh wounds and a broken arm. This week, his employer (Knowsley Engineering Services Ltd) plead guilty to workplace safety violations at Liverpool Crown Court, resulting in a £30,000 fine (plus costs of £7,670).

How could this have been prevented?

Speaking after the court hearing, a representative from the Health & Safety Executive issued the following statement:

"Had the company taken basic steps, such as providing suitable training so that those undertaking the lift were in a more informed position to assess and then adequately manage the risks, this incident would have been avoided."

With that in mind, here's a breakdown of how this unfortunate incident and the subsequent court hearing could have been prevented:

Employee training. Workers who are required to undertake tasks such as this one should be fully trained to identify risks and take any necessary safety precautions in order to ensure the safe completion of the job at hand.
Risk assessment. Trained workers should know how to carry out a full risk assessment ahead of commencing a lifting/handling job. In an ideal version of this scenario, someone would have completed a risk assessment and spotted the possibility that the structure might twist towards the forklift.
Use of the correct equipment and safety measures. Preventing accidents means taking the right precautions and select the right tools/equipment for the job. In this case, it seems likely that a forklift was entirely the wrong solution for the task at hand, and a different piece of lifting equipment should have been utilised instead.

Source: SHP Online

24Aug2016

New Arrivals: Multi-Directional Screw Clamps from Elephant

mike products

We're always scouring the market for the very best lifting equipment available, and as a result, our product range is constantly expanding. The latest exciting addition to the SafetyLiftinGear range: multi-directional screw clamps, made in Japan by Elephant Lifitng.

These remarkable products boast the title of 'Lightest Clamps in the World', but don't be fooled - just because they're incredibly lightweight doesn't mean they're not also exceptionally strong! The clamps are made of a special steel alloy, and Elephant's manufacturing process utilises a unique heat treatment technology that endows the clamps with a very tough finish.

More details about these impressive new products can be found below.

Premium Screw Clamps: At a Glance

Multi-directional functionality allows the clamps to lift in both the horizontal and the vertical positions
Circular double cam lock method allows you to lift, drag, and suspend heavy loads
Two attachment points (one for vertical suspension, one for horizontal)
Loads can be hoisted at angles of up to 10 degrees without slippage
Extremely resistant to vibration
Hexagonal screw heads are compatible with ratchet wrenches

Our multi-directional screw clamps are available in three different weight load limits:

1000kg
2000kg
3000kg

Click here to view them all, or contact SafetyLiftinGear if you have any questions about these top-quality lifting products.

24Aug2016

New Arrivals: Multi-Directional Screw Clamps from Elephant

mike products

We're always scouring the market for the very best lifting equipment available, and as a result, our product range is constantly expanding. The latest exciting addition to the SafetyLiftinGear range: multi-directional screw clamps, made in Japan by Elephant Lifitng.

These remarkable products boast the title of 'Lightest Clamps in the World', but don't be fooled - just because they're incredibly lightweight doesn't mean they're not also exceptionally strong! The clamps are made of a special steel alloy, and Elephant's manufacturing process utilises a unique heat treatment technology that endows the clamps with a very tough finish.

More details about these impressive new products can be found below.

Premium Screw Clamps: At a Glance

Multi-directional functionality allows the clamps to lift in both the horizontal and the vertical positions
Circular double cam lock method allows you to lift, drag, and suspend heavy loads
Two attachment points (one for vertical suspension, one for horizontal)
Loads can be hoisted at angles of up to 10 degrees without slippage
Extremely resistant to vibration
Hexagonal screw heads are compatible with ratchet wrenches

Our multi-directional screw clamps are available in three different weight load limits:

1000kg
2000kg
3000kg

Click here to view them all, or contact SafetyLiftinGear if you have any questions about these top-quality lifting products.

22Aug2016

Lloyds Bank Manufacturing Team Complete Sponsored Walk for BBC Children in Need

mike general news

SafetyLiftinGear recently sponsored the Lloyds Bank Manufacturing team on a 40-mile charity walk. This sponsored walk aimed to raise money for BBC Children in Need, and we were pleased to hear that the Lloyds team managed to raise more than £13,000 for this very worthy cause.

A charity walk may not sound particularly challenging, but be assured that this was no ordinary stroll: 40 miles is a very long way, and the Lloyds Manufacturing team took two days to complete it. That's two days of uneven terrain, sore legs, and painful blisters!

With this in mind, we'd very much like to congratulate the team for completing their walk and for raising so much money for BBC Children in Need. Well done everybody!

22Aug2016

Lloyds Bank Manufacturing Team Complete Sponsored Walk for BBC Children in Need

mike general news

SafetyLiftinGear recently sponsored the Lloyds Bank Manufacturing team on a 40-mile charity walk. This sponsored walk aimed to raise money for BBC Children in Need, and we were pleased to hear that the Lloyds team managed to raise more than £13,000 for this very worthy cause.

A charity walk may not sound particularly challenging, but be assured that this was no ordinary stroll: 40 miles is a very long way, and the Lloyds Manufacturing team took two days to complete it. That's two days of uneven terrain, sore legs, and painful blisters!

With this in mind, we'd very much like to congratulate the team for completing their walk and for raising so much money for BBC Children in Need. Well done everybody!