Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), chain slings – like all pieces of lifting equipment – must be periodically subjected to a thorough examination by a competent person.

These routine LOLER inspections are among the services we provide here at Safety Liftin Gear.

Lifting chains (and the components that are designed to be used with them) come in different 'grades' that indicate the product's strength.

If you're buying chain slings for a heavy lifting job, the two grades you're most likely to come across are Grade 8 (G8) and Grade 100 (G100).

LOLER inspections are a legal requirement for lifting equipment and accessories. Regular inspections help to ensure that your lifting gear is fit for purpose and safe to use.

Here at Safety Liftin Gear, we offer a comprehensive LOLER inspection service that takes the hassle out of LOLER compliance. Our experienced team can manage your inspections, provide detailed reports, and recommend action where necessary.

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?

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.

When you're selecting lifting equipment for industrial operations, a solid understanding of load capacity terminology is critical for safety and regulatory compliance. Two terms you'll frequently encounter are working load limit (WLL) and safe working load (SWL). While these terms are often used interchangeably, modern safety standards have made important distinctions that every lifting equipment operator should understand.

This comprehensive guide explains what WLL and SWL mean, how these values are calculated, and the key differences between WLL, SWL, and maximum rated capacity (MRC).

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