Effective working length (or EWL for short) refers to the usable length of a lifting sling, measured from bearing to bearing.

To put it more simply: EWL is the length between the sling's contact points.

The 3 most common types of ratchet strap are: claw hook ratchet straps, rave hook ratchet straps and endless ratchet straps.

Ratchet straps are great for securing your load before you hit the road, but using the wrong kind of ratchet lashing can have disastrous – even deadly – consequences.

If you've ever been to the circus then you have probably seen acrobats swinging and leaping from a flying trapeze, but have you ever thought about all the work that happens beforehand to make those death-defying tricks possible?

Here at Safety Liftin Gear, we have a range of heavy-duty spreader beams available to hire for heavy lifting jobs.

Natalie from Insight Trans Logistics recently hired one of our spreader beams as part of a lifting operation involving a 5 tonne power substation that's destined for a high-rise development in London.

Here at Safety Liftin Gear, we supply many different types of equipment for all kinds of industries and applications – from construction and manufacturing to marine and offshore work. We recently received some fantastic photos (and glowing feedback!) from Scott at Shearwater Marine Services, who hired a Load-Master load cell to weigh a large piece of diving equipment.

When you invest in heavy-duty lifting gear, you want equipment that will stand up to repeated use and keep performing well over time. That is especially true when it comes to chain slings, which are often used in demanding environments where strength, durability and reliability are absolutely essential.

The last thing you need on a busy job site is to be held up by missing equipment. When the gear you need isn't available, work slows down – and delays can quickly escalate.