All posts by mike

17Aug2016

Failure to Use Correct Equipment Leads to More Worker Falls!

mike

Time and time again, we're seeing companies causing serious worker injuries and incurring huge fines, as a direct result of failing to use the correct fall prevention equipment!

Just yesterday, we shared this story from HSE, which details the life-changing fall of a worker down a lift pit. The worker was not only left with a slew of broken bones and a punctured lung, but was also rendered unable to return to work in the future as a result. On examination, the construction site in Cardiff was found to be poorly managed, with the investigation also revealing that an unsuitable system of lightweight barriers and beanbags (which had been removed), had been used as a feeble attempt at provide fall-prevention.

A similar case, published by SHP at the end of last week, also detailed a set of serious injuries to a 63-year-old employee, who was conducting work on a school roof. In this case, however, the fall protection wasn't simply insufficient, but completely non-existent! The worker's injuries included a broken collar bone, as well as a chipped vertebrae, resulting in the school being fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £1,477 in costs, for breaching the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Upon inspection, no guardrails or alternative form of fall protection were found, creating a deadly mix in combination with the lack of adequate supervision and planning.

When it comes to working on a roof, or similarly high space whilst performing construction and maintenance work, it is of vital importance that workers are properly protected. When there is a steep drop or sharply plunging edge near the area where operations are being conducted, it is highly important that the correct use of edge protection systems are implemented. At SafetyLiftinGear, we do our best to provide both permanent and modular safety lines and fall arrest systems, in order to ensure that we are able to provide safe solutions for any environment or conditions.

Whether your work is part of a long-term operation, or is simply a one-off job, there is no excuse for failing to provide height safety and fall prevention measures!

To see our full selection of height safety equipment, click here. You can also follow us on Twitter for more health and safety news stories!

12Aug2016

Custom Security Uniforms from SafetyLifeGear.co.uk

mike products

Our sister website SafetyLifeGear.co.uk is the ultimate one-stop shop for all your branded workwear needs, and if you want to ensure that your security personnel look professional and represent your company in the best possible light then SafetyLifeGear are the people to call. They have a superb range of stylish, high-quality security uniforms to select from, and just about all of them can be printed / embroidered with your company's logo (or any other design of your choosing).

Click here to see SafetyLifeGear's full range of customisable security clothing >

Here are just a few example of the security uniforms you can purchase and customise over at SafetyLifeGear.co.uk:

Hi-Vis Security Vest

Blank from £2.89 // Branded from £5.06

This cost-effective vest will ensure that your security staff are seen, and that everyone knows who's in charge!

Long Sleeve Pilot Shirt

Blank from £12.11 // Branded from £14.28

A very professional-looking option, complete with epaulettes!

NATO Security Sweater

Blank from £20.18 // £22.35

A very high-quality sweatshirt designed specifically for security guards.

Security Jacket

Blank from £26.24 // Branded from £28.41

A heavy-duty waterproof for your security staff to wear during the winter months!

As mentioned above, all of these items can be customised with your company branding/logo - just head to SafetyLifeGear.co.uk, select the product(s) you want, and add your design with ease!

11Aug2016

Shaun Gash Takes on Kilimanjaro, With Support From SafetyLiftinGear!

mike general news

If you follow us on Twitter, you may have noticed some very exciting goings-on over the past few weeks, as Shaun Gash set off on his inspiring ascent to the top of Kilimanjaro!

You may remember our work with Shaun from this post back in April 2015, which was shared just after he completed a gruelling 10 kilometre, military-style obstacle course - just one of many challenges Shaun has undertaken to push his physical boundaries, while also raising money for charity. The challenges Shaun has undertaken are highly demanding, and are made all the more impressive by the fact that he has managed to achieve all of this as a T5/6 paraplegic, after suffering a car accident 24 years ago.

Before taking on the Born Survivor course, Shaun came to us with a request for a bespoke safety harness, which was used by him and his teamates to help him complete the course. We are happy to say that Shaun was obviously pleased with the equipment we provided, as we are also providing the kit for his latest endeavour!

Shaun set off on the Rongai route of Kilimanjaro on the 5th of August, and we are eagerly awaiting updates on his progress over on the Kiliwheels Twitter page!

To find out more about the challenge, and the fantastic charities being funded by this amazing feat, head over to the Kiliwheels site.

11Aug2016

Shaun Gash Takes on Kilimanjaro, With Support From SafetyLiftinGear!

mike general news

If you follow us on Twitter, you may have noticed some very exciting goings-on over the past few weeks, as Shaun Gash set off on his inspiring ascent to the top of Kilimanjaro!

You may remember our work with Shaun from this post back in April 2015, which was shared just after he completed a gruelling 10 kilometre, military-style obstacle course - just one of many challenges Shaun has undertaken to push his physical boundaries, while also raising money for charity. The challenges Shaun has undertaken are highly demanding, and are made all the more impressive by the fact that he has managed to achieve all of this as a T5/6 paraplegic, after suffering a car accident 24 years ago.

Before taking on the Born Survivor course, Shaun came to us with a request for a bespoke safety harness, which was used by him and his teamates to help him complete the course. We are happy to say that Shaun was obviously pleased with the equipment we provided, as we are also providing the kit for his latest endeavour!

Shaun set off on the Rongai route of Kilimanjaro on the 5th of August, and we are eagerly awaiting updates on his progress over on the Kiliwheels Twitter page!

To find out more about the challenge, and the fantastic charities being funded by this amazing feat, head over to the Kiliwheels site.

08Aug2016

Rope Access Equipment from SafetyLiftinGear

mike products

Rope access is the practice of using ropes to access hard-to-reach areas instead of, for example, erecting a scaffold. This method can be a fast, cost-effective solution for all sorts of different tasks, but it's important for rope access workers to use high-quality gear and the right safety equipment at all times to minimise the risk of something going wrong.

We sell a superb selection of rope access equipment here at SafetyLiftinGear, so if you and/or your employees use the rope access method to carry out work at height, we can help you to get the job done safely and efficiently. Here's a selection of the products we offer:

Rope Access Safety Harnesses
Kernmantle Rope
Head Protection
PETZL Fall Protection / Rope Access Gear
Tool Lanyards (prevent your tools from falling)

Our rope access equipment is used by professionals in a wide variety of different industries, as well as for leisure pursuits such as rock climbing and caving. Click here to browse our full range, or contact us if you need to discuss a bespoke height safety solution for your project.

04Aug2016

More Height Safety Disasters!

mike health & safety

As we've noticed so many terrible examples of poor, or even non-existent height safety during the past few weeks, we decided it was about time that we created a post to highlight our concerns, and show just how common these idiotic actions can be! Just try to look at these photographs without feeling a little bit ill...

(Pinterest)

Lesson #1: The material lift equivalent of giving your mate a boost is never a good idea...

(Pinterest)

In fact, getting your work mates to hold you up is probably one of the worst ideas when it comes to height safety, which is why lesson #2 is to avoid a dizzying situation like the one pictured above!

(Stupid Humans)

Lesson #3: Your workplace probably isn't the best place to practise your tightrope skills. Stick on a harness, and learn how use a scissor lift properly!

(Pinterest)

Lesson #4: If you really want to be air lifted, just keep working like this! The emergency services will soon have you sorted...

(Pinterest)

Lesson #5: For goodness' sake, use the right ladder! It will save you the hassle of improvising this contraption, as well as a few dozen broken bones...

We hope that our latest disaster round-up inspired you to avoid any improvised shortcuts and crazy solutions in the workplace! If you'll excuse the pun, working at height is dangerous on all levels, which is why you should always have the proper safety measures in place, and ensure that you're making full use of the correct height safety equipment!

04Aug2016

More Height Safety Disasters!

mike health & safety

As we've noticed so many terrible examples of poor, or even non-existent height safety during the past few weeks, we decided it was about time that we created a post to highlight our concerns, and show just how common these idiotic actions can be! Just try to look at these photographs without feeling a little bit ill...

(Pinterest)

Lesson #1: The material lift equivalent of giving your mate a boost is never a good idea...

(Pinterest)

In fact, getting your work mates to hold you up is probably one of the worst ideas when it comes to height safety, which is why lesson #2 is to avoid a dizzying situation like the one pictured above!

(Stupid Humans)

Lesson #3: Your workplace probably isn't the best place to practise your tightrope skills. Stick on a harness, and learn how use a scissor lift properly!

(Pinterest)

Lesson #4: If you really want to be air lifted, just keep working like this! The emergency services will soon have you sorted...

(Pinterest)

Lesson #5: For goodness' sake, use the right ladder! It will save you the hassle of improvising this contraption, as well as a few dozen broken bones...

We hope that our latest disaster round-up inspired you to avoid any improvised shortcuts and crazy solutions in the workplace! If you'll excuse the pun, working at height is dangerous on all levels, which is why you should always have the proper safety measures in place, and ensure that you're making full use of the correct height safety equipment!