Word coming out of Scotland this week is that the Fixator hoist has a big fan…quite literally!
Our eco-friendly pals up in bonnie Scotland were in need of a helping hand to remove a blade from one of their massive wind turbines on the Glasgow moors.
Luckily, SafetyLiftinGear was more than up for the task at hand, enlisting the aid of the mighty Fixator Electric Wire Hoist from our equally mighty Glasgow depot.
Extremely capable and reliable under duress, our Fixator hoist was able to cut to the chase and efficiently remove the chosen blade safely and without issue.
Best of all, the customer’s decision to opt for the Fixator hoist over other brands proved that eco-friendly doesn’t always mean expensive. In fact, the turbine project proved that you can actually save money while you save the planet!
The perfect alternative to the more established industry go-to of the Minifor, the Fixator has all the credentials for a variety of heavy-lifting jobs.
The Fixator model is also considerably less expensive than similar products offered by rival brands (in many cases, as much as 40% cheaper). Better yet, it offers equal or better attributes for that bargain price.
Boasting superior lifting power of 500kg and faster operational speed of 8m/min, the Fixator hoist offers remote control lifting power at the touch of a button. Meanwhile, the motor has fail-safe primary brakes and is protected by a thermal fuse for added safety.
The maximum lifting weight can even be doubled with the use of a reeving kit, allowing for a potential WLL of up to 1000kg. That’s the equivalent of two grand pianos (or two particularly plump polar bears)!
So, whether you’re lifting pianos, polar bears or wind turbines, the Fixator remote controlled wire hoist is definitely up for the task.
This project proved, once again, that our Fixator hoist is a breath of fresh air, more than capable of keeping up with the competition at a fraction of the price.
So, why not go with the flow? Throw caution to the wind and try something new with this fantastic lifting hoist from SafetyLiftinGear!
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Red Rooster has been supplying specialist lifting equipment for over 25 years. Over this time they have continually improved their designs, innovation and system quality. Red Rooster's mission is, 'to build long term relationships with (their) customers, provide the solution to their lifting and load measuring equipment problems while enhancing customer safety and productivity'.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a variety of Red Rooster Pneumatic Air Lifting Hoists, capable of lifting loads of 250kg, 500kg, 1000kg or 2000kg!
They are powered by compressed air, meaning they have a 100% duty cycle which is perfect for continual use. If you need to lift something quickly, consistently and simply then these Red Rooster Hoists are perfect! Here are some of their key features:
We stock Red Rooster hoists in the following models, please click one to find out more:
RED ROOSTER TCR-250
RED ROOSTER TCR-500/2
RED ROOSTER TCS-500
RED ROOSTER TCR-1000/2
RED ROOSTER TCR-2000/2
We think that these pneumatic air hoists from Red Rooster are an excellent addition to our lifting equipment range, and they'll definitely be a great addition to yours too!
Give us a call on 0117 9381 600 if you'd like to enquire about these Red Rooster Hoists, a member of our customer service team will be happy to help you.
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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we are constantly adding new and exciting products to our site to give you plenty of options when you come to buying new equipment!
Recently, we expanded our range of pallet trucks to include pallet trucks from world leading material handling equipment supplier, Pramac. These pallet trucks are incredibly reliable, corrosion resistant, and reasonably priced! We're sure you'll love them.
Of course, we still offer tonnes of other pallet truck options. So if our new pallet trucks don't take your fancy then you could opt for an old favourite like our Premium Pallet Truck from LoadSurfer or one of our very own Electric Pallet Truck. The decision is entirely yours!
In this YouTube video, we show you how you should, and how you shouldn't use your new pallet truck - whichever you choose to buy!
We are sure that you will find a pallet truck to suit your needs in our ever-expanding pallet truck range. If you need any assistance in making your purchase, don't hesitate to get in touch with us! You can call us on 0117 9381 600 or email us at sales@safetyliftingear.com.
Lifting slings are a fantastic piece of equipment that enables users to easily and safely transport, load, unload and lift their important goods and materials. They provide a strong, reliable and safe solution for many lifting applications across a variety of industries and come in a range of various forms.
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Industrial lifting slings are great pieces of equipment to help lift and transport particularly heavy materials and loads, providing a highly reliable and secure solution to most lifting applications. With a range of different industrial lifting slings available, you are able to safely and efficiently carry out a variety of lifting jobs and tasks. To learn about each type of sling, take a look below!
Fall arrest blocks are an essential piece of equipment for safety when working at height or below ground, designed to help minimise the risk of injury or sometimes fatal accidents. Working in these conditions without appropriate safety measures in place such as a fall arrest system not only puts your own safety at danger but others' too.
Fall arrest blocks are made up of a retractable lifeline, made from either a synthetic rope or steel cable, which retracts up onto a reel stored within a protected housing. This housing is often manufactured from an anti-corrosive metal but in some cases, they can be made from plastic, like some of our G-Force Arrest Blocks, meaning that they are more lightweight and easier to carry. With portability being a real positive with plastic arrest blocks, one of the potential issues that may occur over time is damage as a result of the conditions that they're exposed to. This may propose a new element of risk as you should never use faulty or damaged safety equipment for obvious reasons.
One way you can combat this potential problem, however, is with a Weather Cover! These handy accessories are designed to protect your fall arrest block against extreme weather conditions and prolong the life of the retractable line. Perfect if you find yourself working outside in an area or country (like the UK) that always seems to be subject to abject weather. Take a look below to see some of the Weather Covers available for our G-Force Arrest Blocks!
Product Features:
. Clear transparent design allows Block to always been seen
. Dimensions - 500 x 335mm
. Suitable for the following G-Force Arrest Blocks: AH210/AH220/WR025/CR30/WR100/CR200/CR250
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Product Details:
. Dimensions - 500 x 390mm
. Suitable for the G-Force CR300 20mtr, 25mtr & 28mtr Fall Arrest Blocks
**Please note that Fall Arrest Blocks are sold separately** Click below to view our full range of Fall Arrest Blocks.
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For more information on our collection of Weather Covers, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our customer services team today by calling 0117 9381 600 or emailing us at sales@safetyliftingear.com - we'd be happy to help!
Popular energy company EDF and power and technology experts Doosan Babcock Ltd both face fines of £200,000 and £150,000 respectively after a Doosan Babcock employee accidentally fell through a skylight at the power station, Hinkley Point B, leaving him with serious and life-changing injuries.
The Doosan Babcock employee was working at height when he accidentally fell 1.6 metres through a skylight before hitting a cabinet and falling a further 2 metres, gaining substantial injuries including three cracked vertebrae before hitting the floor.
EDF energy was prosecuted by the Office for Nuclear Regulation for offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act of 1974, while Doosan Babcock was prosecuted for offences under the Work at Height Regulations Act of 2005. Both companies both plead guilty to these charges, following the Doosan Babcock employee's fall.
The Deputy Chief Inspector of the Office for Nuclear Regulation, Donald Urquhart said:
The level of financial penalty, in this case, is not a matter on which ONR has a view. As an independent regulator, what matters to me is the safety of workers and the public on and around nuclear-licensed sites, and this prosecution shows we will take robust regulatory action where necessary to ensure that those that we regulate secure and maintain compliance with the law.
“In addition to these legal proceedings, we issued enforceable improvement notices to both EDF and Doosan Babcock, requiring them to put in place appropriate safety measures to ensure that such risks are properly controlled in the future. It is extremely important that lessons are learnt from incidents such as this, and I am pleased to note that both companies have since complied with these notices and have delivered necessary improvements to ensure that such risks are properly controlled."
At SafetyLiftinGear we stock a huge range of Height Safety Equipment that can help prevent accidents and falls from occuring.
We have a selection of different Safety Harnesses that are sturdy and reliable & comfortable to wear. Wearing an appropriate Safety Harness and using a Safety Lanyard, Safety Line or Fall Arrest Block will ensure that you can work at height confidently, knowing that you will be safe at all times.
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