Before anything else, we'd like to wish all of our customers a very Happy New Year! We hope that you all enjoyed the festive period, and that you're looking forward to all that 2015 has to offer.
The last couple of months have been particularly hectic for the team here at SafetyLiftinGear - we've been busy opening not one, not two, but four new depots across the United Kingdom. In addition to our headquarters in Bristol, we now have locations in London, Cardiff, Bridgwater and Leeds.
With this in mind, we are thrilled to introduce you to our quartet of newly-appointed depot managers...
John Sutcliffe - Depot Manager, Leeds(Note the assortment of chainblocks, slings, and other items in the background!)
Steve Clare - Depot Manager, Cardiff
Lee Smalldridge - Depot Manager, London
Steve Bowtell - Depot Manager, Bridgwater
Contact information for all five SafetyLiftinGear depots can be found on our Contact page - simply select the depot that is closest to your location.
No matter which of our depots you get in touch with, you are sure to get an outstanding service from SafetyLiftinGear! Click here to return to our homepage and browse our full range of products.
We sell a variety of lifting slings here at SafetyLiftinGear, but our polyester webbing slings are certainly the most popular. Webbing slings are lightweight and versatile, but no less strong for it; they can bear extremely large loads and help you to lift these loads in a safe, secure manner.
Now, as with most of the items in SLG's Lifting Equipment section, each of our polyester webbing slings has a different weight limit. This is obviously a very important factor - if the sling you purchase is insufficient for the loads you are lifting, your safety and that of people around you cannot be guaranteed. Maximum weight is clearly identified in the name of each sling (e.g. 5 Tonne Webbing Sling), so be sure to check this before purchasing.
Did you know that we also sell hooks for our lifting slings? We do, and as with the slings themselves, each hook has a different weight capacity. For your convenience, the hooks and the slings are colour-coded, so it's easy to buy a hook and a sling with the same weight limit; for example, our 3 Tonne Sling is coloured yellow, as is the 3 Tonne Sling Hook.
Once again, the consequences of using the wrong hook can be disastrous, so please ensure that you are buying a hook that matches your webbing sling. It's the safest way to go!
It's hard to overestimate the risks associated with heavy lifting. Attempting to lift weighty goods on your own can result in severe injury, and using improper or poor-quality equipment can lead to all kinds of damage, both to the items being lifted and to the people involved.
With this in mind, we scarcely need to explain the importance of high-calibre lifting equipment. We at SafetyLiftinGear sell hundreds of different items to assist with heavy lifting; no matter what you're trying to lift, we almost certainly stock an appropriate piece of equipment for the job, so please don't attempt it without the right gear.
Here are some examples of the equipment that we can supply for heavy lifting purposes:
This list, however, is just the tip of the iceberg - click here to see our full range of heavy lifting equipment.
If you work with cars and/or other heavy vehicles, a good-quality trolley jack is a must-have. The trolley jack is a useful, versatile piece of equipment that can lift multi-tonne loads with ease, and these are used by everyone from your local mechanic to the F1 pit crews at Silverstone.
We sell a variety of different trolley jacks here at SafetyLiftinGear, so no matter what kind of load you are trying to lift, we have an appropriate tool for the job. Available options include:
No matter which product you purchase, though, the following attributes apply to all of our trolley jacks:
Click here to see our full range of trolley jacks, or call 0808 123 69 69 for further information.
PPE stands for ‘Personal Protective Equipment’, and this term essentially refers to anything that you wear to protect yourself in hazardous conditions. PPE is usually provided by your employer if it is needed in the workplace, but it is always good to have an understanding of what PPE is available and when it is appropriate to use it. PPE can include anything from safety helmets to gloves and eye protection! Here are some examples from our own PPE equipment section:
Hardhats
Perhaps the most common form of PPE, hardhats are worn by workers in all areas of the construction industry. Many sites operate a ‘no hat, no job’ policy. Take a look at our range of hard hats by clicking the above button.
Dust Masks & Respirators
Many jobs expose workers to dangerous fumes and/or airborne debris that should not be breathed in. Our PPE range includes a wide variety of dust masks, respirators, and other items that protect against these hazards.
Ear Defenders
If you’ve ever worked with – or even been around – a pneumatic drill, you’ll know how painfully loud they can be. When working with loud machinery, it’s essential to wear appropriate ear protection.
Hi-Viz Clothing
There are all kinds of working conditions that require high-visibility clothing, including roads, railways, airports, and so forth.
This is just a small sample of what you’ll find in our PPE section; as previously mentioned, this term covers just about anything you wear to improve your personal safety, and so there are dozens of different items for all kinds of industries. If you have any further questions about PPE equipment, feel free to email us on sales@safetyliftingear.com.
When working at great heights, it is not only vitally important to secure your own safety, but to consider the safety of others who may be around or below you also. If you were to drop any tools from a height they could cause serious harm to anyone below, but of course there is a way to ensure that doesn't happen! Our professional, durable and strong range of Tool Lanyards can prevent you dropping your tools, and thus minimising the likelihood of a serious injury occurring to anyone below you.
Tool Safety Lanyard Poster: £2.99
Unfortunately, falling tools is a hazard often not considered by those working at height - because naturally, their height safety is the first thing on their minds. A wrench or a spanner dropped from great height could cause property damage and injury at the very least - so this is an imperative consideration that simply must be made to honour height safety whilst working. Our tool lanyards will stop any tools from falling, and we have a variety of tool lanyard types to meet your personal comfort. We have tool lanyards which attach to your wrist or belt, as well as elasticated and retractable tool lanyards.
If you work at height, a tool lanyard should be essential, so make sure you pick yours up today to ensure the safety of yourself as well as those around you.
When your job takes you to dangerous heights, safety harnesses offer you the comfort, support, and lifeline you need so you can concentrate on the job in hand.
As you would assume, safety harnesses are there to prevent you from falling and injuring yourself when working at heights. We sell a wide range of different harnesses; take the P30 2 Point Full Safety Harness for example - this harness is fully adjustable, illuminous, and it features an attach point both on the chest and on the rear. This is a typical example of the kind of high-quality safety gear we sell!
If you would like to view our full selection of harnesses, please click onto our website and browse away.