When it comes to lifting and moving heavy loads, hoists are an essential tool.
There are a range of both manual and electric hoists out on the market, but how do you decide which one you need to use? This blog will unpack the key differences between electric and manual hoists so that you can make an informed choice on which tool is best for your specific lifting needs.
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If you’re looking for a powerful compact hoist that doesn’t need mains power supply, look no further than our brand new 250kg and 500kg battery powered electric chain hoists from SafetyLiftinGear!
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we recently had the pleasure of supplying some equipment to Colchester Zoo for use in their Southern White Rhino facility.
When working outside in cold weather, it is essential that you stay warm in order to prevent serious health issues like hypothermia, frostbite and other cold-related illnesses. Staying warm also helps to maintain your body’s energy levels, improve your alertness, and reduce your risk of work errors that can lead to serious accidents and injuries on the job.
So, how can you stay warm while working outside? Keep reading to find out!
If you’re looking for a versatile and portable roof anchor device, look no further than the latest addition to our product range: The IM300 Portable Roof Man Anchor!
The IM300 Portable Roof Man Anchor is a portable anchor device for work on flat roofs that is specifically engineered for use in both fall protection and work restraint systems.
Rope access is a technique for working at height that uses ropes and anchor points to achieve the desired work position. Rope access work is usually carried out while suspended in a safety harness, allowing the worker to ascend, descend and traverse a structure while working.
Edge protection systems exists to protect people from falling, yet falls from height still remain one of the leading causes of workplace injury and death. This can be due to a lack of edge protection.
A recent article from the HSE discusses how a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a flat roof that did not have any edge protection. This was the second time that the sole trader in charge had failed to provide edge protection on a job.
This raises the questions we will be answering in this blog: why is edge protection so important? And what kind of edge protection systems are out there that could have prevented this accident taking place?
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