When working at heights, you need to ensure there are precautions taken to ensure you are safe at all points. In 2016/17, a whopping 25% of workplace fatalities happened when a worker fell from a height in Great Britain.

Safety is our priority at SafetyLiftinGear so we provide a wide range of height safety solutions to help reduce this percentage. Here's a look at the main types of height safety solutions we supply to keep you safe.  

Our Height Saftey Solutions

Fall Protection Equipment

Fall protection equipment is a height safety solution which works to protect you from a fatal fall. We provide a wide range of high-quality height safety equipment which includes: 

• Safety Harnesses - These harnesses will work to attach you to a connecting rope or sling which will connect to an anchor point. 
• Anchor Point - This can be used to attach your rope to a secure point. 
• Retractable Fall Arrester - This type of fall arrester retracts as you move and anchors you to a safety point. 
• Safety Harness with Jacket - Combining a safety harness and a wet weather Jacket, this type of fall protection equipment will keep you safe and warm. 

Emergency Rescue Descent Kits

If something does go wrong while you're working at a height, it is important to have a height safety solution for this occasion. Our Emergency Rescue kits are designed to help rescue anyone who falls from a height quickly and efficiently. These are a vital piece of equipment when it comes to working at heights and many risk assessments require you have it. 

Our Emergency Rescue Descent equipment includes: 

• Haul Kits - This makes a releasable anchor to pick up and evacuate someone who has fallen. 
• Rescue Descent Kit - contains descending device, working rope, karabiners, webbing sling, knife and a storage bag. 
• Gotcha Rescue kit - this is designed for working tradesmen and can recover casualties easily from a point of safety. Can be used by just one person. 

We this helps you find the height safety solutions you're looking for! If you'd like to browse our full range of height safety equipment, you can do so here. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us here.  

We're pleased to announce we have recently added a variety of Lifting Magnets from Eclipse Magnetics to our range! 

Eclipse Magnetics specialise in fail-safe magnetic technology and provide high-quality lifting magnets worldwide. These lifting magnets are ideal for light-weight to heavy-duty lifting operations with a range of different lifting capacities and models.

Here are a few benefits of our new lifting magnets from Eclipse Magnetics: 

• Simple to use with on-off operation
• Magnetic lifters increase efficiency 
• Safe to use with fail-safe mechanisms 
• Greater lift control 
• Does not need a constant power source

Suited to all your lifting needs, here's a look at the new model we've added to our range of lifting magnets:

Eclipse Thin Plate Lifting Magnet

£541.75 - £863.98 inc VAT

This eclipse magnet is designed for lifting with a thin plate safely and securely. Available in weight capacities of 150kg and 300kg.

The Ultralift Plus range of manual lifters provides you with one of the safest lifting magnets around. With excellent performance to weight ratio, the Eclipse Ultralift Plus can lift anywhere from 125kg - 2000kg depending on the model you choose.

To browse the full range of our lifting magnets from eclipse magnetics, just click here! Or if you have any questions about our new range, just get in touch with a member of our team. 

Everyone hates the sensation of cold hands, it's uncomfortable and makes it increasingly difficult to carry out the most basic tasks. Even if you're just trying to use a set of keys, or typing on your phone, cold hands are an inconvenience. This is even more of a problem if you work outside, as many of our customers do! Luckily, this winter we have you covered with our thermal work gloves! 

Investing in a good pair of thermal work gloves for winter will make a substantial difference when working outside. Thermal gloves are a good place to start protecting your or your employee's hands. To see what thermal work gloves we have on offer, keep reading.

(Thermal-lined Working Gloves)

Our durable Impact Working Gloves have a thermal lining which makes them perfect for winter! They are made from high-quality, cut-resistant materials which make them hard-wearing no matter what time of year it is. The thermal lining will protect your hands from plummeting winter temperatures while the impact protection guards against injury. These winter work gloves are available in three different sizes so you should be able to find a pair that best suits your requirements. 

(More Cold & Wet Weather Gear)

It's not just hands we are protecting this winter! We have a range of winter clothing that will help you throughout the chilly season, from hats to coats we will have you fully prepped for working outside. To learn more about our range of winter protection, click here. Or if you are just interested in seeing more of our work gloves, click here. 

If you have any questions about our thermal work gloves or about any of our other products do not hesitate to get in touch. Our helpful team is always happy to help, so please contact us today. 

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we’re excited to promote our fantastic range of battery powered pallet trucks - thanks to their high-powered electric motors, electric pallet trucks are a guaranteed favourite for any and all material handling tasks. Take a sneak peek at the range of battery powered pallet trucks available here!

1500kg Fully-Electric Battery Powered Pallet Truck

This 1500kg fully-electric battery powered pallet truck is fully electric and can assist with both powered movement and powered lifting. With a 500w drive motor and 3.5hrs working time on the battery, this battery-powered pallet truck is sure to make any lifting and transporting jobs a breeze. Without the need to use manual force, using an electric pallet truck means that jobs can be completed quicker and far more efficiently, while also improving the risk associated with manual labour. 

Similar to the semi-electric battery powered pallet truck, this battery-powered pallet truck also has a skeleton design which reduces the weight by around 25% when compared to a traditional pallet truck. The simplified structure also means it is easier to maintain as the pallet truck does not need to be stripped down.

Both our semi-electric and fully electric battery powered pallet trucks also work perfectly while ascending and descending. Both trucks can guarantee 4% slope braking and 3.5% climbing performance. This means no huffing and puffing while transporting your pallet truck up a hill! 

You can browse our full range of battery powered pallet trucks here! If you have any questions, we're more than happy to help. You can contact us here or give us a call on 0808 123 69 69. 

We love complaining about the weather here in Britain; it fills us with satisfaction and national pride. However, when we stop complaining (briefly) about the wind and the rain, we try to think of ways to lessen the effects of the bad weather. With the number of storms we've experienced this year, this probably isn't the first time you've thought about getting yourself a handy windproof jacket!

Most of our customers are more than familiar with working outside through the harsh winter months, which is why we supply a useful range of cold weather gear, to see our full range you can click here. If you want a closer look at the winterproof jackets we supply, keep reading. 

Windproof Jackets

Our windproof jackets not only work as a windbreaker but they are also waterproof and have a safety harness incorporated into the design. These jackets are not only attractive but extremely practical and make for perfect workwear. By combining windproof and waterproof materials with a fall protection jacket, it is your perfect accessory throughout winter jobs. 

Of course, you don't need to take our word for it! Here's a video demonstrating how our windproof jackets hold up against the elements:

If you have any questions about our windproof work jackets or any of the other products we supply, feel free to get in touch. Our team of experts are always here to help so contact us today. 

Electric wire rope hoist with pendant control - the Fixator 500 hoist is powerful and portable!

Load capacity: 500kg

To help you with all your lifting needs, our best-selling Fixator 500 hoist is back in stock! This sturdy electric hoist is a low-cost Minifor alternative with a compact, portable design. It's ideal for use on construction sites as well as in warehouses, manufacturing plants, lift shafts, and a wide range of other work environments.

The Fixator hoist is available with or without a wireless remote control. Buy or hire now!

500kg Electric Wire Rope Hoist   500kg Hoist with Remote Control

Electric hoists make it easy to lift heavy equipment safely. Radio-controlled electric wire hoists are especially helpful, which is why our Remote Control 500kg Electric Wire Hoist (available in 20 to 120 metres) is such a popular product.

Why use a Fixator hoist?

There are many advantages to using an electric wire rope hoist. They allow you to relocate and lift items easily and efficiently and can often be operated by just one person. This helps to keep working costs low and keeps the workplace running smoothly.

Electric wire hoists like the Fixator 500 hoist also generally have a high lifting capacity, plus they're exceptionally strong and durable. Electric hoists can last many years if they are well maintained!

We strive to offer our customers the best quality at the lowest prices, and we believe the Fixator 500 hoist matches this description. Fixator hoists are a great low-cost alternative to Minifor hoists.

Fixator Hoist - Product Features & Specifications

• Failsafe primary brake
• Unlimited working height
• Durable aluminium casing
• Hand held pendant controller
• Optional radio control with 100m transmitter range
• Emergency stop with removable key
• 8m per min lifting speed
• 6.5mm diameter rope
• 500kg load capacity
• Dimensions: 255 x 240 x 809mm
• Weight: 32kg

We also have a number of different accessories that can be used with the Fixator 500 hoist:

Rope for Fixator Wire Rope Hoist

Fitted with a latch hook. The Fixator hoist rope is available in four different lengths: 20mtr, 30mtr, 60mtr and 120mtr.

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Reeving Kit for Fixator Hoist

Suitable for the 500kg Fixator hoist. Doubles the hoist's load capacity to 1000kg.

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Order your Fixator hoist here. This electric wire rope hoist is also available to hire if you only need it for a limited period of time.

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Now the colder months have most certainly made an appearance, it's time to think about your cold weather gear. Do you have the right gear to keep you warm as you work? 

Working in the cold and wet without appropriate cold weather gear could potentially be dangerous. Trying to work when you cannot feel your face could lead to dropped tools or losing balance while working at a height. In both circumstances, this could be avoided by keeping on top of your body temperature while you work.

Our aim is to keep all workers safe here at SafetyLiftinGear, so we have a wide range of cold weather gear for you to browse. You may be thinking 'but I have my cold weather gear from last year, why would I need more?'. Cold weather gear is built for harsh weather, but this does not mean it won't be damaged by it. We advise you to check your gear, then come back and read about how warm you could be in our range. 

Keep Warm with Cold Weather Gear 

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N-Ferno Premium 2-Layer Thermal Hard Hat Liner

N-Ferno 2-Layer Thermal Hard Hat Liner

Hard hats aren't necessarily the warmest things, are they? If you're looking to keep snug underneath that plastic exterior, our N-FERNO thermal hard hat liners are the cold weather gear for you. With 2 cotton & fleece layers, these hard hat liners will ensure you don't lose any heat from your head.

Not only will they keep your head and ears warm, they will also add another layer of protection when it comes to working in harsh environments. Our Premium Hard Hat Liner also comes with Tyvek lined warming pack pockets - for added warming power! 

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N-FERNO 6815 Stretch Cap - Full Face

If you also find your nose is as cold as an icicle while working through the winter months, our Stretch Cap for your whole face may be the cold weather gear for you. Covering most of your face, with the exception of your eyes, this full face mask protects from the wind and cold conditions. Made with 100% polyester, you'll also find that this cold weather gear is breathable and durable. 

Paired with our Thermal Hard Hat Liners, you will be the warmest worker around this winter. 

You can browse our latest Cold Weather Gear and PPE Workwear here to find your ultimate warm clothing kit. If you have any questions you can get in touch here or give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.