In a workshop environment, you are sure to come across a variety of different workshop tools that are necessary for different operations. With such a range of different equipment, you may wonder what certain pieces of equipment are for. To save this confusion, we've put together a handy guide for you about the less straightforward workshop tools and their uses.
Though not technically a tool, when working at a height, tool lanyards are a tool which helps prevent heavier workshop tools falling from your belt. They also absorb shock force which occurs when an item is dropped, which stops the worker being pulled down at the same time, which is particularly helpful if you are working with heavy workshop equipment.
Farm road jacks are an ideal workshop tool used for lifting and pulling/pushing items in off-road environments. This farm jack is also a perfect tool for a 4x4 recovery kit that can be stored in your vehicle and used if your car was to break down.
This hydraulic wedge is a perfect workshop tool for separating stubborn joints, even those with fitted ring grooves. Friction-free, unlike hammers and lever bars, these hydraulic wedges limit any damage to the joints. Take a look at the hydraulic wedge spreaders we have on offer by clicking the button above.
These are only a few of the workshop tools that we stock at SafetyLiftinGear, we also stock storage bags, tool belts and much much more! All of which can be viewed here:
If you have any questions regarding our workshop tools, please don't hesitate to contact us today.
As you can perhaps tell from our name, we specialise in lifting things safely. That's why, here at SafetyLiftinGear, we have a wide range of lifting gantries that are perfect for transportation. The best equipment for performing a level lift in a confined space, our lifting gantries are capable of lifting up to 1750kg making them suitable for a range of heavy-duty operations. Additionally, the strength and stability of our lifting gantries will ensure you will have a safe lifting operation every time.
If you only require a lifting gantry for a single job, keep your eyes peeled for the 'Hire Me' button. To request a quote to hire a lifting gantry, simply click the 'Hire Me' button on the product page, follow the simple on-screen instructions and click 'enquire' when you get to check out. We will have a lifting gantry hire quote with you in no time at all!
Here's a quick look at what we have to offer in our lifting gantry range:
Perfect for use in a workshop or garage where level lifting is needed frequently, this portable lifting gantry is fully adjustable to suit your needs. The height is adjustable from 2400mm to 6600mm, making this a wonderfully versatile piece of equipment.
Simple and easy to assemble, we can promise that your load lifting operations will be improved substantially by this portable lifting gantry. If you'd like something that's slightly more heavy duty, we also stock a 1-tonne Portable Lifting Gantry.
To find out more about our Adjustable Portable Lifting Gantry, just click here.
If you're looking for a lifting gantry that can lift even heavier loads, we stock Aluminium Lifting Gantries that can lift up to 1750kg. Despite their strength, these Aluminium Lifting Gantries are also incredibly lightweight and easy to use. The beams are also completely interchangeable, meaning shorter or longer beams can be added as and when you require them.
We supply Aluminium Lifting Gantries that can lift from 1000kg to 1750kg with beams from 2 meters to 7 meters, so we certainly have a lifting gantry to suit any of your lifting operations. To view our different Aluminum Lifting Gantries, just click here.
Suitable for an Aluminium Lifting Gantry, these external trolleys allow you to move your lifting gantry easily and smoothly.
Find out more here.
If you're working on uneven ground, this set of 4 parking jacks helps aid stabilisation when using a Lifting Gantry. Perfect for making your lifting operations even easier!
You can also browse our full Lifting Gantry Section here! For more information about any of the products featured in this blog post, you can contact us or call us on 0117 9381 600.
Working at height is one of the main causes of major injuries and fatalities in the construction industry; and common cases include falls from ladders, rooftops and fragile surfaces. HSE defines work at height as "work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury".
To prevent any major or fatal injuries from happening when working at height, it's important that a risk assessment is put in place. A risk assessment is an examination of what in your workplace could cause harm, so you're able to put the right precautions in place to make sure that any work at height is properly planned, supervised and carried out in a safe manner. By law you're required to assess the risks in the workplace so that you can put a plan in place to control the risks.
With that in mind. If you're starting to create a risk assessment, here are some steps you should follow in order to ensure your assessment is accurate and as thorough as possible:
This is arguably one of the most important steps for creating your your risk assessment. When identifying the hazards in your workplace, it's important to think about the activities, processes and/or substances that are used in your workplace that could injure or harm your employees' health. Here are some tips to help you identify potential hazards:
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 state that the following need to be considered in your risk assessment:
It's important when conducting a risk assessment that you think about which people are at risk, and how they might be harmed. For each hazard you need make sure it is clear which group of people might be harmed, as this will help you identify the best way of controlling the risks. It's important to make sure you consider every person in the work area:
Having identified the potential hazards, you now have to identify the level of the risk and what precautions you need to put in place. You are not expected to eliminate all risks; but you need to make sure you're aware of them, and the things you must do to manage and prevent them. Your risk assessment should only include what you're expected to know - you are not responsible for anticipating unforeseeable risks.
Look at what you're already doing, and what control measures you have in place - and evaluate if it's possible to get rid of the hazard? And if not; how can you control the risks to reduce the chances of it doing any harm.
Some practical steps you should consider when preventing the risks of hazards:
When you're recording your findings it's important that you keep it simple and that it's easy to read. An accurate risk assessment should show the following:
To prevent any confusion, it's important that you use a new risk assessment sheet for each work place and assessment you complete. You must ensure that you have dated the risk assessment; that you have recorded details of the person who took the assessment, and that you have recorded any action due-dates and completion dates.
Workplaces are always changing and bringing in new equipment, substances and procedures that could possibly lead to new hazards. So, it's important that you review what your risk assessments every 6-12 months. It's important to check the following:
When working with height it's always important that the correct safety measures are put in place. That's why we supply a comprehensive range of Height Safety Equipment that are designed to ensure the maximum level of protection, while also providing an assuring level of comfort too. To view our range of height safety equipment, please click here.
Does your job require you to lift heavy objects such as loading and off-loading vehicles, removing tree stumps or perhaps tensioning wire fences? Or maybe you're looking for for 4x4 off road use? If so, we have the perfect jack for you!
This High Lift Jack is an incredibly versatile hand operated jack that can be used in a huge variety of applications, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Our high lift jacks have a maximum load capacity of 3.5 tonnes when at 12", after this height the load capacity of the jack decreases. The jack is suitable for lifting, pulling and pushing, and will support the load in either direction. there is a safety shear pin that'll prevent any overloading, ensuring that there is no risk to your health and safety. With each handle stroke the jack will lift 3/4". Our high lift jacks are really simple to use and the low price makes it an ideal tool for any workshop or 4x4.
If you're still unsure whether this high lift jack is right for you, here are just some of the many great reviews that people have left after purchasing one of our high lift jacks:
If want some more information, or you wish to purchase a high lift jack from us, please click here. If you have any questions or you're experiencing any problems, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We immensely enjoy attending trade shows / exhibitions and getting our superb range of products in front of potential new customers. In that respect, May is set to be a very good month because the SLG team will be attending not one but TWO big events. Details below - we hope to see you there!
What is it? Organised by PLASA ('the worldwide voice of entertainment technologies'), the PLASA Focus show is a must-visit event for anyone in the live entertainment industry. Many big names will be exhibiting all kinds of new and exciting product ranges.
When is it? Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th May, 2017
Where is it? The Royal Armouries in Leeds
Our Stand: Find us on Stand R-A19, where we will be showing off an assortment of high-calibre event rigging products.
Official Website: leeds.plasafocus.com
What is it? The ARB Show is hosted by the Arboricultural Assocation. This year's event will include demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and talks on a variety of topics, along with numerous exhibition stalls including our own.
When is it? Friday 12th & Saturday 13th May, 2017
Where is it? Westonbirt Arboretum in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Our Stand: You will find the SafetyLiftinGear team on Stand B1, where we will be displaying our range of rope access / arborist equipment.
Official Website: www.trees.org.uk/The-ARB-Show
Forklifts are a highly popular solution for performing heavy lifting and manoeuvring applications, providing an efficient alternative to manual lifting. In many cases, however, your lifting operation may require a greater level of accuracy and adaptability, which is not always within the standard capabilities of your forklift.
In order to extend the variety of practical operations that you are able to perform using your forklift, we supply a great selection of forklift accessories, forklift attachments, and forklift fork extensions here at SafetyLiftinGear. These are available both to purchase or hire, making them an ideal long-term solution for extending the use of your forklift, or a budget-friendly solution for a short-term project.
Here are just a few of the forklift accessories available from our website and depots:
Forklift Tipping Skip
This accessory is ideal for holding, moving and disposing material in a confined area, thanks to the '4 way entry' base. Watch the video above to see the attachment in action!
Mounted Hooks and Jibs
If you would like to use your lift for unpalletised goods, we have a great variety of hooks and jibs which have been specifically designed for use with forks. We can even provide extendable jibs, which are ideal for moving long, awkward loads from hard-to-reach areas.
Fork Mounted Access Platforms
Our forklift accessories are not restricted to material handling, but can also be used to provide safe access to an elevated work area, as demonstrated in the images above.
Gas Bottle Cages
Moving gas containers can be a tricky and precarious task, which is why we supply forklift accessories which are carefully designed for lifting these items safely and securely, without using manual methods.
Automatic Bottom Empty Skips
These forklift accessories are a great solution for disposing of light to medium weight waste, allowing the items to be emptied without requiring additional action from the lift operator.
We here at SafetyLiftinGear are very proud of our comprehensive range Site Lifting and Handling Equipment. It includes everything from vacuum lifters to scaffold hoists; and mechanical grabs! No matter what type of site lifting equipment you need, we are confident that you'll be able to find it in our range.
As we mentioned, our mechanical grabs are ideal for lifting heavy loads, such as slabs, kerbs, concrete and boulders. They can be adjusted to suit any load and have been fully certified and tested. Our mechanical grabs are available to purchase, or if you just need it for a one-off job, you can hire one.
Here is a look at some of the mechanical grabs we supply here at SafetyLiftinGear.com:
EXG 550kg Mechanical Slab & Kerb Grab(Buy Here)
This slab & kerb grab is ideal for various concrete elements. This compact and lightweight mechanical grab can attached a loading crane or excavator by means of a drop chain or sling. The grab comes with two handles and is also suitable for a two man manual operation. It has gripping range of 0 - 400mm and has a working load limit of 600kg. For more information or you wish to purchase the Mechanical Slab & Kerb Grab, please click here.
FTZ-MULTI Mechanical Grab with 420mm Grippers (Buy Here)
This mechanical grab is perfect for lifting prefabricated concrete products. It's fitted with short rubber grippers suitable for individual elements. It has a gripping range of 200 - 1500mm, working load limit of 1500kg and it weighs 110 kg. To find out more information, please click here.
FSZ-UNI Mechanical Boulder Grab (Buy Here)
Looking for a crane attachment that will allow you to pick up boulders and stones with total ease? Then this mechanical grab is perfect for you! This grab can lift boulders and stones of all sizes. It has an automatic adjustable gripping range from 0 - 950mm and a working load limit of 1500kg. If you're interested in buying this mechanical boulder grab, please click here.
To view more of our site lifting & handling equipment please click here. If you have any questions please do not be afraid to contact us by calling 0808 123 69 69 or by emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com - we'd be happy to help!
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