If you work in a material handling occupation, it is important that you know the principles of material handling. Material handling comes with a set rule of principles to ensure all material handling is executed deliberately and efficiently.
All material handling workers abide by the following principles, so ensure you revise and understand the importance of these ten points.
The planning principle states that all material handling operations should be the results of a deliberate plan. The performance objectives, the need of the operation and the functional specification should be defined from the very beginning.
The standardisation principle of material handling believes that all methods, equipment, controls, and software should be standardised within the limits of achieving the performance objectives. This should not sacrifice the needed flexibility, modularity or throughput.
The work principle of material handling believes that material handling work should be minimised without hindering productivity or the service level requires for the operation.
The capability of humans and limitations should be recognised and respected. This should be considered when designing the material handling tasks and equipment in order to ensure a safe and effective operation.
This principle of material handling requires all unit loads to be appropriately sized. They should also be configured to achieve the material for and the objectives at each stage in the supply chain.
Space Utilisation requires all available space is used effectively and efficiently.
The system principle states that all material movement and storage activities should be integrated to form a coordinated operational system. This should include the following things.
Wherever possible, all material handling operations should be mechanised or automated. This improves operational efficiency, increased responsiveness, improved consistency, predictability and decreases operational costs and/or potentially unsafe manual labor.
The environmental principle of material handling believes that all environmental impact and energy consumption should be considered when designing or selecting alternative equipment and material handling systems.
Finally, a thorough economic analysis should account for the entire lifecycle of all material handling equipment and resulting systems.
We specialise in material handling here at SafetyLiftinGear, so if you're in need of any material handling equipment, click the button below to browse our extensive product range. We understand the principles of material handling so if you have any questions about your project or any of our products do not hesitate to ask.
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Working in a confined space can put you at a high-risk of workplace accidents. As confined spaces are fully enclosed or partially enclosed, they provide a high-risk of fire, explosions, drowning, asphyxiation, and loss of consciousness.
This is why you need a confined space risk assessment when working in this type of working environment. A confined space risk assessment will ensure your safety in these small and restricted areas.
Here's a look at the types of scenarios you should be prepared for when creating a confined space risk assessment for your workplace.
After completing your confined space risk assessment, it is important to acquire the necessary equipment for the job. A confined space rescue kit is a good place to start with these types of operations.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we provide a full confined space rescue kit which contains:
You can check out the specifications of this confined space rescue kit here. To stay safe in confined spaces make sure to check out our full range of confined space safety equipment here and be sure to complete your confined space risk assessment thoroughly.
It’s important to stay vigilant when working in hazardous environments, and this is particularly important when working in confined spaces. Confined space safety is vital as a confined environment is usually associated with dangerous chemicals and gases, as well as other hazards.
That’s why it’s important to not only have the right equipment but to make sure that equipment is completely reliable. Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we sell high-quality, reliable confined space safety gear that you can rely on time after time. To see our full collection of confined space safety gear, click here.
Here’s a closer look at some of the products we supply:
Confined Space Kits
Whether you need to retrieve something using a tripod/winch combination, or a full-scale rescue kit with an included safety harness, we have something for you. Have a browse through our selection of confined space kits and find the one that is right for your project.
Multi-Gas Detectors
Within a confined space, you’ll want to be aware of any potentially dangerous gases in that area. Our multi-gas detector can detect any H2S, CO, 02, LEL in the atmosphere so that you can evacuate to space if a harmful gas is present.
Safety Barriers
When working in a confined space the last thing you want to worry about is someone accidentally joining you! This not only risks pedestrian's safety but your own so it’s important you have something that lets people know where you are. Our high-visibility safety barriers are perfect to make people aware of the hazard.
If you need any advice on what confined space safety equipment best suits your project then feel free to get in touch. For that, or any query about our products give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
As you can imagine, working at a tree height above ground is not the most low-risk job. That's why, when it comes to this job, it is important to take note of some arborist safety tips. It is important to remember that trees can be fragile things, so treat them with respect and they will look after you in turn.
Never climb close to power lines.
This is an incredibly important arborist safety tip to remember when working in the trees. If your arborist rope happens to touch a live power line, you could easily get electrocuted. Make sure you thoroughly inspect the area around you and ensure there are no live power lines around you.
Always wear a helmet.
When working at a height, wearing a helmet should be your first priority. Not only will it protect your head if you happen to fall from the tree, it will protect you from any falling branches or objects from above. Making sure you wear a heavy duty arborist helmet when doing arborist work is very important. You can browse our range of arborist helmets and hard hats here.
Inspect the tree before you climb it.
As you may well already know, tree branches get even more delicate the further you climb. So before you climb, our third arborist safety tip is to inspect the tree before you take your first step. Take note of any weakness or damage and evaluate whether is it safe to climb that particular tree.
Be careful when climbing older trees.
Following on from our above point, older trees can be particularly hard to climb. Age and things like moss or plants can make the tree weaker than it may appear at first, so be sure to keep a close eye out for any weakness.
Prepare for the weather ahead.
It is best to avoid any arborist jobs in storms, heavy rain or in ice storms. If it is meant to be cold weather, we would recommend wearing some PPE Wet Weather Gear to protect you from the frost.
Wear a safety harness suitable for the job.
To help you maintain the utmost level of arborist safety, a safety harness is necessary. We stock a huge selection of safety harnesses for height safety solutions which highly value comfort and protection. Take a look at some of our arborist safety harnesses here:
This safety harness comes with a front attachment D ring, rear dorsal attachment D ring, work positioning belt, comfort padding and much more. It can carry up to 140kg.
This bosuns man riding seat for access work can be attached to a crane or similar device. it should be used with suitable secondary safety line when applicable and is light and easy to use.
If you'd like to browse our full collection of arborist equipment, just click here! We hope you follow these Arborist Safety tips and stay safe when working at heights.
Safety barriers can be used for a wide variety of jobs, from traffic control to keep people away from potentially dangerous areas. If you're wondering where and why you should use a safety barrier, here are some examples of situations where a barrier can be useful:
Our 4-panel safety barrier (pictured above) is the perfect solution for most barrier requirements. This high-visibility folding barrier is both lightweight and easy to store. The warning DANGER – NO ENTRY is printed on each panel of the barrier to deter both pedestrians and vehicles from passing it.
We also stock the Armorgard BAR1 expandable safety barrier, pictured above. The concertina design makes it easy to mark out a work area, and when you're finished, the sturdy barrier can be folded away for storage (and secured with the safety catch provided).
The perfect accessory for our 4-panel safety barriers, these connecting clips will hold your safety barriers together securely. No matter how large the space you need to cordon off is, these connectors will allow you to create a safety barrier of any length!
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If you have any questions about our barrier products, feel free to get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team - we're always happy to help!
When you're working at height - even if you take every precaution possible - accidents can still happen. If the worst should occur and someone needs rescuing, you need a plan to save them.
Read on to find out more about how to make a working at height rescue plan - you might just save a life!
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Working on roofs can be treacherous, which is exactly why you should make sure to take all the appropriate safety precautions. Working at height is always dangerous, and one way to help to prevent a fall is investing in a safety harness for roofing.
Whether you are working on roofs often and need to buy equipment or just need to rent a harness to get a job done, we have you covered. We have a diverse range of safety harnesses suitable to keep you safe while working on roofs.
To really ensure that you are properly protected while roofing, have a look at any of our Roofers Height Safety Kits. The harnesses featured in the kits have front and rear attachments to give the user a choice of attachment points. The ensures that you are properly secured when working up high.
We offer three different kits depending on your requirements so that we should have something for you no matter what the job at hand involves. Browse through our range of roofing kits to make sure you have the one that best suits your needs.
Roofers Height Safety Kit
Roofers Height Safety Multi-Purpose Harness Kit
Roofers Height Safety Pro Kit
For more information on how to remain safe when working upon a roof, have a look at this guide from the HSE.
If you have any questions about our roofing kits or need any advice on any other equipment we offer, do not hesitate to get in touch. Call our friendly team on 0808 123 69 69.
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