An employee of a painter and decorator in the Northamptonshire area was left permanently paralysed from the chest down after suffering a devastating fall during a job.
The accident occurred while the worker in question was installing a roof ladder on a pitched roof at a property in Mawsley.
Local painter and decorator, Ian Ramsay, was hired to paint the exterior windows and soffit boards of a nearby property in the region, which also included dormer windows within the roof.
The latter detail proved pivotal and ultimately led to the aforementioned accident that resulted in the serious injury occurring.
In an effort to access the dormer windows, Ian Ramsay’s employee fell from height while setting up a ladder, sustaining crippling injuries in the process.
Following a subsequent investigation by the Health Safety Executive, the body deemed that the whole incident could have been avoided, had the work at height hierarchy been followed and appropriate planning and equipment been used.
The absence of compliant scaffolding in particular was noted as being a crucial oversight that played a large role in the accident occurring. A thorough risk assessment should have identified this job as one where the use of ladders was not appropriate.
While the incident occurred back in early August of 2018, the hearing only came to its conclusion this week.
During the hearing, the employer, Mr Ramsay, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
As a result, he was sentenced to a 12-month community order, 160 hours of unpaid work and fined over £2100 with a supplementary surcharge of £85.
In the wake of the hearing, HSE Inspector, Rachel Grant, had this to say:
“Those in control of any work at height activity must make sure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people. This includes using the right type of equipment for working at height. In this instance, the painting of the soffits and windows was not short duration work and should have been done from appropriate work platforms. Ladders were not the appropriate equipment.”
The serious consequences of the fall highlight once again the importance of implementing the proper working at height precautions and the sheer magnitude of failure to do so.
Neglecting to use the appropriate equipment suitable for the task at hand can not only hinder the job itself but, in this case in particular, lead to the permanent paralysis of an employee, altering lives as a result.
To avoid any such incident occurring at your workplace, implementation of the correct height safety measures isn’t a recommendation, it should be a pre-requisite.
At SafetyLiftinGear.com, we have a wide variety of height safety equipment, ranging from fall arrest blocks to safety harnesses and accessories.
Keep you and your workers safe by stocking up on the correct safety equipment for your job and use the appropriate working at height gear whenever necessary – failure to do so could be devastating.
For more information on working at height safety gear, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online by clicking the button below.
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Lugging heavy goods up and down flights of stairs can be hard work that does no favours to your back. What’s more, it can be extremely time consuming and, at times, quite dangerous, particularly when it concerns heavy loads.
Cut the time, danger and hassle out of your next floor-to-floor lifting job with the labour-killing qualities of these awesome powered stairclimbers, now available at SLG!
The handiwork of SANO UK Powered Stairclimbers, every one of the SANO stairclimber products available at SafetyLiftinGear.com is built to the highest specification available.
With over 15 years of industry experience, SANO has been providing top-quality stairclimbers since 2003. Based in Ipswich, the company continues to go from strength-to-strength, with consistently high-calibre products.
Fortunately, the range of SANO stairclimbers at SLG are no exception…
SAL 110kg-170kg Powered Stairclimbers
Extremely light and impressively speedy, the SAL range from SANO makes manoeuvring heavy packages and crates up flights of stairs a doddle!
Easy-to-use, safe and using a battery-powered mechanism, the SAL stairclimber lifts itself onto each step automatically, providing precision efficiency as you scale with effortless ease.
Meanwhile, this handy hand truck glides down as smoothly and safely as it scaled up, with the motor acting as an eddy current brake, reducing the risk of accidents in the process.
Despite being the lightest stairclimber in the world at just 16kg, the SAL is surprisingly strong and capable under weight.
Available in three different weight capacities (110kg, 140kg and 170kg), the SAL line has the ability to climb as many as 48 steps/minute.
Ideal for transporting lockers, furniture, drinks, copier paper and files.
Ideal for transporting white goods such as washing machines, floor sanding machines, gas cylinders and more.
Ideal for large items such as refrigerators, doors, windows, kitchen worktops, tiles and more.
The HD range from SANO makes light work of heavy lifting, providing you swift and safe transport solution whether you're going upstairs or down.
Capable of handling loads of up to 360kg and steps of up to 22cm, the robust composition of the rugged, aluminium frame coupled with puncture-proof tyres and aluminium toe-plates make the HD line a solid choice – figuratively and literally.
With two climbing speeds and two operational modes (single-step and continuous), the HD has the ability to climb 16 steps/minute when carrying a heavy load and even includes an integrated step-edge braking system for enhanced safety during use.
Ideal for transporting high and heavy objects, such as: electrical enclosures, drinks dispensers, gaming machines, large boilers, solar heating vessels, heavy rolls of linoleum or stacks of crates.
Ideal for transporting heavy items with a low centre of gravity, such as: copiers, cast-iron stoves, boilers, linen trucks, batteries for telephone systems, lift motors etc
Ideal for transporting heavy items across flat surfaces with minimal effort, as well as transporting them up and downstairs.
Ideal for transporting loads on flat surfaces and up/downstairs, with adjustable handles to match the centre of gravity.
For more information about any of the SANO stairclimber products available at SafetyLiftinGear.com or to find out more about powered stairclimber products in general, why not drop us a line? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online by clicking the button below.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear we’re currently offering a wide range of LifeGear work gloves at special discounted prices. Stay safe and work in the workplace with our collection of discounted LifeGear work gloves!
LifeGear are a trusted leading supplier of work gloves, including nitrile engineering gloves, rigger gloves, and latex grip builders’ gloves. Take a look at the range of LifeGear work gloves currently available at exclusive sale prices:
WAS: £9.07
NOW: £6.30
The Half Finger Impact Gloves from LifeGear give you padding and protection without limiting your dexterity. These high-performance gloves are perfect for those looking for protective work gloves you can wear when carrying out intricate tasks.
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WAS: £16.92
NOW: £11.75
The LIFEGEAR MACHO Impact Gloves (Pair) add an additional layer of protection to your hands. These safety work gloves come with TPR Impact protection on the back which provides impact protection, pinch injury prevention and blow deflection to knuckles, fingers and carpal bone.
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The LIFEGEAR MACH030W Thermal-lined Impact Gloves with cut resistant and anti-slip palm offer TPR Impact protection on the glove back to provide impact protection, pinch injury prevention, and blow deflection to knuckles, fingers and carpal bone. The reinforced stitching on palm and thumb allow for extended wear and durability, and anti-slip technology provides a comfortable and cushioned grip.
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What are you waiting for? Get your hands on these fantastic, finger-protecting products today and give yourself PPE that fits you… well, like a glove!
Don’t be left out in the cold – keep your hands warm and protected on the job with top-quality working gloves at SLG!
For more information on any safety working gloves available at SLG, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online by clicking the button below.
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Many businesses across the UK (and beyond!) rely on the SafetyLiftinGear team for key products and services.
One such company is Commercial Rib Charter, a Hampshire-based charter operator with a fleet of more than 25 boats.
We at SafetyLiftinGear have built up a great working relationship with CRC over the years. In addition to providing bespoke sling assemblies to help them lift their boats in and out of the water, we also carry out all of their LOLER examinations and various pull tests on vessel-mounted jibs and bollards.
SafetyLiftinGear work with companies across all sorts of different sectors, providing safe and cost-effective solutions for a wide variety of lifting and pulling needs.
To discuss your requirements with the SafetyLiftinGear team, call 0117 9381 600 today!
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Looking for a dependable rigging attachment to help you with your lifting headaches? We’ve got just the product that’s guaranteed to leave you beaming!
Continuing our commitment to bring you the latest and greatest lifting solutions available, we’ve just added five new products to our growing range of beam clamps.
Best of all, these products come bearing the iconic mark of YALE, providing all the sturdy reliability we have come to expect from this established brand.
Enough chit-chat: let’s clampdown on these new YALE products and take a closer look. Beam me up, Scotty!
Also known as girder clamps, beam clamps provide a safe and secure solution for those looking to suspend or secure fixtures and hardware to beam flanges without the need for welding or drilling.
Typically, beam clamps are attached to overhead beams to act as suspension points for lifting appliances; however, certain beam clamps can also be attached to the load itself as for lifting.
Providing a quick and versatile rigging point for hoisting equipment, pulley blocks or loads on a beam, the YALE YC beam clamp range offers a simple and effective solution for a variety of rigging needs.
Equipped with a secure locking device for enhanced safety and reliability, YALE YC beam clamps can be attached to both horizontal beams and vertical beams.
When used in conjunction with multiple YALE YC beam clamps, this piece of kit can also be used to manoeuvre loose steel beams as well.
With a wide adjustment range and a centre threaded spindle, this unit offers flexible application and easy attachment for safe and simple use.
When used as a lifting clamp, this product is suitable for steel beams with that can be fully entered into the mouth of the clamp and adhere to the range indicated on the identity plate.
At SafetyLiftinGear.com, YALE Beam Clamps are currently available in the following weight capacities:
For more information on the beam clamps mentioned in this blog or any other YALE products available at SLG, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or drop us an email using the button below.
Here at SLG, we pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of safety solutions for all, from basic protection to specialist PPE.
A prime example of this very fact is never more evident than our range of working gloves.
Used for a huge variety of jobs, working gloves are a vital piece of kit for anyone who takes a hands-on approach to their working duties, used to enhance grip and keep the hands protected.
To give you a crash course in hand protection, here are a few examples of some of our most popular working gloves on sale now at SafetyLiftinGear.com.
Get to grips with these working gloves from SLG and get the PPE that’s right for the task at hand:
A basic yet effective solution, Black Nitrile Engineering Gloves from LifeGear offers safe and simple protection of the hands and at an affordable price to boot.
The lightweight nature of the material combined with the full-dip nitrile coating provides enhanced dexterity, comfort and freedom of movement.
What’s more, it also makes them ideal for general engineering tasks, manual handling and a variety of assembly activities.
Versatile and affordable, this handy item is a great addition to any toolkit, at a price that’s hard to resist.
Available in M, L, XL and XXL.
Also from LifeGear, the Green Latex Grip Builders Gloves range offers durable grip, tactile freedom and warmth in one great product.
Ideal for those that work outside or within a cold environment, these insulating gloves offer enhanced manual dexterity through their textured latex palm and fingers.
Meanwhile, they simultaneously provide comforting warmth via the breathable knitted back, rounded off with an elasticated wrist for comprehensive insulation.
Available in M, L and XL.
Moving into the mid-level range, the Impact Working Gloves range from LifeGear offers a more robust protective solution for those tasked with working in harsher environments.
Complete with TPR impact protection on the back of the hands, these working gloves offer a variety of protective perks, including blow deflection to the knuckles, fingers and carpal bone.
Additionally, the glove itself is made of abrasion and tear-resistant material with a contoured neoprene cuff with pull-on tab for secure fastening and ease of use.
Part of our high-end range of protective working gloves, these full gloves from safety gear specialist, KONG, make for a fantastic safety solution for your PPE quandaries.
Made from high-quality suede, these gloves have been reinforced with DuPontTM Kevlar fibres on both the palm and fingers.
Featuring an elastic wristband with Velcro fastening for a secure fit, they also offer an elastic, abrasion-resistant back made breathable nylon for additional comfort.
Blending wearability with protective capabilities, the KONG full glove range is ideal for climbers, adventurers and rescuers alike.
Available in S, M, L and XL.
A premium product from glove specialists, Dirty Rigger, the Rope Ops Rope Access gloves offer a whole host of handy features to keep your digits in peak condition.
From breathable Airprene knuckle padding and breathable mesh back to stretched 4-way fabric and COATS double-stitched seams, these gloves have it all.
They also boast articulated Armotex rope channels for abrasion resistance and fly control and even have a writable ID tag and eyelet holes for ultimate usability.
Also comprising of soft goatskin leather, these working gloves have been expertly made to provide comfort, flexibility and durability,
As the name suggests, these gloves are ideal for tasks involving rope use and rope handling, from theatre to rescue; however, they are also versatile enough to be used in for a variety of uses, industries and tasks.
For more information on the working gloves mentioned in this blog or for additional details on PPE workwear, why not give us a call today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online by clicking the button below.
In our never-ending quest to provide you with the best lifting equipment known to man, we’ve scoured the lifting gear landscape for the latest and greatest innovations to add to our growing inventory of goodies.
As a result, we’ve added two more fantastic items to our arsenal this week, in the form of two mighty chain blocks from material handling maestros, Yale.
With that being said, enough with the idle chit-chat – let’s get down to business and take a look at these awesome additions in more detail!
Part of the almighty Columbus McKinnon group, Yale Lifting Solutions has earned a reputation as a global leader in material handling and motion control.
ISO 9001 certified with a myriad of additional certificates to back it up, Yale is a reliable brand in the lifting industry, with innovation a key component of their products.
For proof of that innovation, look no further than these latest Yale chain blocks to arrive at SLG:
Yet another innovation from the good folks at Yale, the new and improved Yale VSIII Manual Chainblock boasts a variety of fresh perks in terms of usability to design.
From a functionality standpoint, the design of the hand chain has been notably improved to prevent hand injuries and operational canting.
Meanwhile, high-quality bearings have been added to each side plate, the gearbox and the load chain sheave to ensure smooth operation.
Even the chain itself has had an upgrade, featuring EN818-7 zinc-plated load chain. This chain hoist has been fully tested and certified to the appropriate operational standard.
Lightweight and compact, this chain hoist is a handy piece of kit, capable of lifting a hefty load with ease.
Available in the following weight categories:
Another fantastic product from Yale, the YaleLift 360degree Chainblock offers unrivalled directional versatility and user-friendly operation.
Thanks to the innovative 360-degree rotating hand chain guide, the revolutionary system allows the operator to use the hand chain from virtually any angle and any position. This allows for use in confined areas, from the side of a load and even horizontally.
Fully tested and certified, the added positional flexibility provides enhanced safety and allows the operator to use this equipment outside of the hazardous area, notably reducing the risk factor as a result.
Available in the following weight capacities:
In addition to offering an extremely competitive price, we are also happy to say we offer next day delivery for all of these products. So, what are you waiting for? Order now and put the power of Yale behind your lift today!
For more information on Yale products or any chainblocks available at SLG, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online by clicking the button below.
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