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28Mar2017

Blue Polypropylene Rope: Available at SafetyLiftinGear

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Looking for a cost effective, strong and weather resilient rope? Our blue polypropylene rope range here at SafetyLiftinGear will provide you with everything you could need and more. Their bright blue colouring means they are highly visible wherever they are placed, and the polypropylene ensures their strength and versatility. Ideal for operations such as load securing, mooring, creating barriers and much more. Our blue polypropylene rope is good for your bank account and great for your safety. They also float - making them extra useful when it comes to tasks such as mooring or trot lining.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, our range of blue polypropylene stock is available from 100 meters to 220 meters in length and 6mm to 16mm in width. We also stock blue polypropylene rope directly for using on lorries (I know, we think of everything!). You won't have to look far to find a rope that's suited to you.

Just click here to browse our collection of blue polypropylene ropes!

27Mar2017

SLG at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, Germany (4th-7th April 2017)

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Next week, the SafetyLiftinGear team will be travelling to Germany for Prolight + Sound, the international trade fair of technologies and services for entertainment, integrated systems and creation. This event is extremely popular because of the opportunity it affords visitors to network with manufacturers and service providers from many different countries. There will be a staggering array of products on show, so if you work in the live entertainment industry we'd strongly recommend that you attend!

Prolight + Sound: What You Need to Know

When? 4th - 7th April, 2017

Where? Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Centre, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

What to expect? A range of lighting, sound, stage and media technologies, plus production/broadcasting equipment

Our Stand at Prolight + Sound

SafetyLiftinGear will be on Stand F37 in Hall 3.0 for the duration of this four-day event. We will be displaying our ever-popular range of Roadcrew event rigging products, including our award-winning battery-powered chain hoist.

Hoist Specifications:

Max. Weight Capacity: 500kg
Lifting Height: 5 metres
Chain: Grade 80 4.0mm
Lifting Speed: 2.2 metres per min
Battery: DC 18V Rechargeable Li-ion

Also available: 250kg battery powered chain hoist

Be sure to visit the Prolight + Sound website for more information about this event!

24Mar2017

Some of our Hydraulic Cylinders Are Used to Help Construct a Scorers Box for the Lords Cricket Ground!

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Recently, Littlehampton Welding Ltd got in touch with us regarding the usage of some of our Hydraulic Cylinders to help with the construction of a scorer box for the Lords Cricket Ground. We're always keen to help out with a big project here at SafetyLiftinGear and we were more than happy to help out help out with this project. Our Hydraulic Cylinders helped lift the scorer box to allow work to be made on it; and It's safe to say Littlehampton Welding Ltd were bowled over with the quality of our hydraulic cylinders, which made their job a whole lot easier.

Our cylinders can be used for a range of projects in garages, construction sites, workshops, and many other environments; and if you're worried that your load that needs lifting is too heavy, you'll be happy to know that we have hydraulic cylinders that can lift loads as heavy as 100 tonnes. So, no matter what your lifting requirements are, we're confident you'll find a hydraulic cylinder that can meet them.

If you're interested in purchasing a hydraulic cylinder to help with your project, you can view our entire range of hydraulic jacks and cylinders by clicking here. If you have any specific requirements that our comprehensive range doesn't meet, please do not hesitate to call us on 0808 123 69 69 - we're more than happy to discuss a bespoke solution for you.

23Mar2017

Three People Jailed for Attempting to Cover Up Height Safety Failings

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Last week, a judge at Manchester Crown Court sent three people to jail. Why? Because they failed to follow the rules for working safely at height, and because they attempted to cover up their negligence after disaster struck.

Back in 2014, two men - Benjamin Edge and Peter Heap - were working on the roof of a shed in wet and windy conditions. There were no height safety measures in place to prevent Edge and Heap from falling and injuring themselves; they weren't wearing safety harnesses, and no other safeguards had been provided for their protection. During the job, Benjamin Edge fell from the roof and sustained severe head injuries. He was pronounced dead at Salford Royal Hospital that night.

If this were the end of the story, Mr Edge's employer - SR and RJ Brown Ltd - would still have been in very hot water indeed. Companies who commit corporate manslaughter by failing to identify and address on-the-job hazards are routinely punished with large fines and even jail time in some cases. In this particular case, however, the firm's wrongdoing did not end with Mr Edge's death.

After the accident, Mr Heap was ordered to bring a set of safety harnesses to the work site to make it look as though proper safety precautions had been taken. Furthermore, James Brown - one of the directors of SR and RJ Brown Ltd - created fake risk assessment forms and handed these to the authorities investigating the incident. All of this was done to create the impression that the firm had followed the rules and that they were not at fault for Mr Edge's death.

Eventually, the cover-up was revealed and the two company directors were sentenced to 20 months in jail, plus a fine of £300,000. Mark Aspin, who contracted the job to SR and RJ Brown Ltd, has been jailed for 12 months.

Why risk breaching safety regulations?

When preparing to carry out a routine task, it can sometimes be tempting to ignore health and safety law and just get it done as quickly as possible. However, as the story above demonstrates, any time you save by skipping the safety precautions will pale in comparison to the possible consequences. Not only can you face hefty fines and jail sentences for putting your employees in danger, you also risk ending lives, wrecking families, and causing damage that can never be undone.

Stay safe at work - if you're an employer, it is your legal responsibility to carry out a risk assessment and put the necessary safeguards in place to protect your workers!

14Mar2017

Material Lift Hire: We Have An Excellent Selection of Material Lifts Available to Rent

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Here at SafetyLiftinGear.com we have a wide range of Material Lifts to hire that will meet any requirements that you may have. Whether you need basic material lifts or something more sophisticated, we're confident you'll be able to find exactly what you need in our extensive range. All of our material lifts are available to hire as well as to buy - here's an example of the high-quality material lifts we have to offer:

Manual Stacker Truck

This manual stacker truck has a robust steel profile and is able to lift loads of up to 1000KG. It's easy and comfortable to handle thanks to its ergonomic handles and is the ideal choice for manual transport and lifting of loads. For more information or if you wish to hire this manual lift, please click here.

Click here to browse our full range of material lifts to hire >

09Mar2017

Reliable & Versatile Off Road Jacks!

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Are you looking for a reliable and versatile solution to your heavy moving operations? Then look no further than our selection of high-quality off-road jacks. These off-road jacks (or farm jacks) are perfect for lifting, pulling and pushing heavy loads. They're often used by agricultural workers and provide excellent support for a wide variety of operations.

What can off-road jacks be used for?

These Off-road Jacks can be used indoor for tasks such as - loading and unloading of applications. However, our off-road jacks really come into their own when they're used for outdoor tasks such as removing tree stumps and tensioning wire fences. Not only are our off-road jacks capable of withstanding heavy loads and repetitive use, but they're also really simple and easy to use. So even if you've never used an off-road jack before, we're sure you'll be able to get the job done!

Where can I buy an off-road jack?

Here are the off-road jacks we have to offer at SafetyLiftinGear:

Farm Jack, High Lift 48 >

Capacity: 3.5tonne at 12" - after this height the capacity of the jack reduces
Load is supported in either direction
3/4 lift with each handle stroke

Farm Jack, High Lift 60 >

Capacity: 3.5tonne at 12" - after this height the capacity of the jack reduces
Safety shear pin prevents overloading
Simple to use and is the perfect tool for your workshop or 4x4

Want to find out more about our range of off-road jacks? No problem. You can find lots of helpful information right here.

Off-road jack reviews:

If you're still not totally convinced about the excellence of our Off-Road Jacks, here are some customer reviews you should to take a look at:

If you wish to purchase or hire one of our off-road jacks, please click here. If you have any questions, or you need help finding a different off-road jack, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team, either by calling 0808 123 6969, or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com.

02Mar2017

Why Buy a Portable Lifting Gantry?

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As our name would suggest, we specialise in supplying safe and efficient lifting equipment to our clients, which ranges from large scale, bespoke orders, to one-off purchases from our website. Due to our knowledge of the lifting equipment industry, we are often asked to provide our advice on the best solutions for our customers, in order to ensure that they are getting a high-quality product, wish also offers great reliability and value for money.

To those who perform lifting operations in confined spaces, and regularly travel for on-site work, we always highly recommend our lifting gantry selection, which is specifically designed to provide a flexible yet secure lifting solution.

Here are just some of the benefits that our lifting gantries offer:

Made from lightweight aluminium, each gantry is incredibly easy to transport to and from jobs, making them ideal for those who work in a variety of environments and across an array of locations.

For easy manoeuvring, the frame is supplied with 360 degree castors, allowing you to position/reposition the lifting gantry with ease.

In addition to their swivel function, the castors also come with a brake system, in order to provide safety and stability once the equipment is in place.

The lifting gantry beams are interchangeable, allowing both longer and shorter beams to be added according to your size requirements.

To offer variety and versatility, the gantry can be used for a number of tasks, including maintenance, repairs, manufacturing, material handling, and more!

In addition to their many functional benefits, each lifting gantry also has its own maximum load capacity, allowing you to tailor your choice to the demands of your job. We have even split these gantries into two separate weight categories, allowing you to select the limit you require more efficiently.

For gantries with a lifting capacity of 500-1750 kg, click here

To select a lifting gantry that can copy with loads of 2000-3500 kg, click here

See our full range of lifting equipment here!

Get in touch to learn more about our training courses!