Last week, the SafetyLiftinGear team attended the ABTT Theatre Show at Alexandra Palace in London. We think it's safe to say that the event went terrifically well - not only did we meet lots of new clients and interesting people, we actually came away from Alexandra Palace with a new trophy for the SLG cabinet!

Our Duke DCH battery-powered chain hoist was chosen as ABTT's Widget of the Year 2015, which is an award for the most useful product at the show. The trophy we received is pictured above alongside the prize-winning hoist itself (thanks to Meg and Lucy for their modelling skills!)

Here's what the ABTT judges had to say about the Duke DCH:

"The judges were very impressed with this product, and expect to see them in numerous applications and in the hands of many technicians soon, especially considering the budget conscious price tag. The benefits of a lightweight battery-powered motor capable of lifting 250kg or 500kg are huge. This is exactly the type of tool that will help solve many of the problems that working technicians have to deal with daily, offering a safe way to haul without needing large power and control infrastructure."

We were thrilled to receive this award from the Association of British Theatre Technicians, and we hope that everyone else enjoyed this year's show as much as we did!

Buy the Duke DCH battery-powered electric chain hoist here:

• 250kg hoist
• 500kg hoist

We sell a variety of ratchet lashings here at SafetyLiftinGear; today, we're going to take a look at the finer details of the products we offer, helping you to select the right ratchet strap for your requirements.

• Materials: Our ratchet straps are made of high-quality, hard-wearing polyester yarn. This makes them very strong and inherently shock absorbent.

• Hooks: The majority of our ratchet lashings come with hooks for attachment, and the type of hook varies from product to product. Some have rave hooks, while others have claw hooks or delta links; we also supply several endless ratchet straps with no hooks fitted.
  
  
• Strength: One of the most important things to look for when purchasing a ratchet lashing is the minimum breaking strength (MBS), which denotes how much force the strap can withstand without snapping. Each of the ratchet straps we sell has a different MBS, ranging from 500kg to 10 tonnes - before making a purchase, please ensure that your chosen product has a suitable MBS for your requirements, as exceeding the minimum breaking strength can be very dangerous.
  
  
• Length: Our range is very flexible in terms of length - most of our ratchet straps come in several different sizes, so you can select a length that suits your needs. Available lengths range from 4 metres to 20 metres in some cases.
  
  
• Accessories: In addition to the ratchet straps themselves, we also sell a variety of additional products, including wear sleeves (designed to extend the lifespan of ratchet lashings) and corner protectors (ideal for protecting your straps from sharp corners).

Click here to see our full range of ratchet straps, or watch the video below to see how they are used.

We sell a variety of ratchet lashings here at SafetyLiftinGear; today, we're going to take a look at the finer details of the products we offer, helping you to select the right ratchet strap for your requirements.

• Materials: Our ratchet straps are made of high-quality, hard-wearing polyester yarn. This makes them very strong and inherently shock absorbent.

• Hooks: The majority of our ratchet lashings come with hooks for attachment, and the type of hook varies from product to product. Some have rave hooks, while others have claw hooks or delta links; we also supply several endless ratchet straps with no hooks fitted.
  
  
• Strength: One of the most important things to look for when purchasing a ratchet lashing is the minimum breaking strength (MBS), which denotes how much force the strap can withstand without snapping. Each of the ratchet straps we sell has a different MBS, ranging from 500kg to 10 tonnes - before making a purchase, please ensure that your chosen product has a suitable MBS for your requirements, as exceeding the minimum breaking strength can be very dangerous.
  
  
• Length: Our range is very flexible in terms of length - most of our ratchet straps come in several different sizes, so you can select a length that suits your needs. Available lengths range from 4 metres to 20 metres in some cases.
  
  
• Accessories: In addition to the ratchet straps themselves, we also sell a variety of additional products, including wear sleeves (designed to extend the lifespan of ratchet lashings) and corner protectors (ideal for protecting your straps from sharp corners).

Click here to see our full range of ratchet straps, or watch the video below to see how they are used.

Whatever you're hoisting, we can help!

We at SafetyLiftinGear consider ourselves to be the lifting experts, and as such, we always endeavour to provide a suitable solution for every heavy lifting job imaginable.

To this end, we offer a wide variety of high-quality hoisting equipment that's perfectly suited to all sorts of circumstances. For example...

• If you're on a tight budget, our budget wire rope hoists will get the job done for less.
  
  
• Our electric hoists are all available in both a 240 volt and a 110-volt option to suit all environments.
  
  
• Need something a little more heavy-duty? Our three-phase electric hoists are capable of lifting 1 tonne or more!
  
  
• Those who work in live performance venues such as theatres and concert areas may appreciate our stage rigging hoists. They have all the same properties as our other high-quality hoisting products, but their all-black design will ensure that they blend into the background during the show.
  
  
• Finally, we recently added several Elephant Hoists to our range of hoisting equipment. These heavy-duty hoists are made in Japan, and they have an outstanding reputation for quality and reliability.

If you need something more specific, please get in touch - our team of specialist often provide made-to-order solutions for clients with special requirements. So no matter your needs, we are able to offer the hoisting equipment that you need.

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Whatever you're hoisting, we can help!

We at SafetyLiftinGear consider ourselves to be the lifting experts, and so we have always endeavoured to provide a suitable solution for every heavy lifting job imaginable.

To this end, we offer a wide variety of high-quality hoisting equipment that's perfectly suited to all sorts of circumstances. For example...

• If you're on a tight budget, our budget wire rope hoists will get the job done for less.
  
  
• Our electric hoists are all available in both a 240 volt and a 110 volt option to suit all environments.
  
  
• Need something a little more heavy-duty? Our three phase electric hoists are capable of lifting 1 tonne or more!
  
  
• Those who work in live performance venues such as theatres and concert areas may appreciate our stage rigging hoists. They have all the same properties as our other high-quality hoisting products, but their all-black design will ensure that they blend into the background during the show.
  
  
• Finally, we recently added several Elephant Hoists to our range of hoisting equipment. These heavy-duty hoists are made in Japan, and they have an outstanding reputation for quality and reliability.

If you need something more specific, please get in touch - we often provide made-to-order solutions for clients with special requirements.

A 'confined space' is defined by the law as "any place, including any chamber, tank, vat, silo, pit, trench, pipe, sewer, flue, well or other similar space in which, by virtue of its enclosed nature, there arises a reasonably foreseeable specified risk". Those who work in confined spaces face a number of potential risks, including:

• Lack of oxygen
• Exposure to poisonous gases
• Fires and explosions
• Getting trapped
• High temperatures
• Drowning

These hazards make it necessary to use certain pieces of confined space safety equipment when entering, leaving, and working in enclosed areas. Here are some of the items that SafetyLiftinGear offer to keep you safe in confined spaces:

Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus

Allows 15 minutes of normal breathing in areas with poisonous gases and/or a lack of oxygen.

Gas Detector

Measures levels of oxygen gas, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Also measures LEL (Lower Explosion Limit).

Confined Space Safety Harness

Prevents falls when descending and leaving confined spaces.

Confined Space Entry Tripods

These adjustable tripods allow easy entry and rescue when working in confined spaces.

If you need more information about our confined space equipment, give SafetyLiftinGear a call on 0808 123 69 69. Alternatively, click here to see our full product range.

A 'confined space' is defined by the law as "any place, including any chamber, tank, vat, silo, pit, trench, pipe, sewer, flue, well or other similar space in which, by virtue of its enclosed nature, there arises a reasonably foreseeable specified risk". Those who work in confined spaces face a number of potential risks, including:

• Lack of oxygen
• Exposure to poisonous gases
• Fires and explosions
• Getting trapped
• High temperatures
• Drowning

These hazards make it necessary to use certain pieces of confined space safety equipment when entering, leaving, and working in enclosed areas. Here are some of the items that SafetyLiftinGear offer to keep you safe in confined spaces:

Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus

Allows 15 minutes of normal breathing in areas with poisonous gases and/or a lack of oxygen.

Gas Detector

Measures levels of oxygen gas, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Also measures LEL (Lower Explosion Limit).

Confined Space Safety Harness

Prevents falls when descending and leaving confined spaces.

Confined Space Entry Tripods

These adjustable tripods allow easy entry and rescue when working in confined spaces.

If you need more information about our confined space equipment, give SafetyLiftinGear a call on 0808 123 69 69. Alternatively, click here to see our full product range.