Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we aim to meet the needs of every single customer - and, with a customer base as diverse as ours, that gives us a colossal variety of different needs to meet! We understand that everybody's requirements are different, and we pride ourselves on stocking a truly comprehensive collection of lifting equipment, offering a suitable solution for any situation. In this blog, we talk about the different battery powered hoists we stock and some of their benefits.
We supply many different types of hoists to cover the vast majority of weights and loads, but one thing that almost all of our electric hoist products have in common is the fact that they need to be plugged in, which can be frustrating if you need to carry out lifting work away from a power source.
There is an exception. Our battery powered chain hoist is specifically designed for use in areas where mains electricity is unavailable; its batteries (which are included) are rechargeable, and it can lift its full capacity for 25 minutes on one charge.
We have two battery-powered hoists to choose from, capable of lifting different load weights:
250kg Battery Powered Hoist
500kg Battery Powered Hoist
These hoists are portable and suitable for a wide range of loads. When you purchase your chain hoist from the SafetyLiftinGear website, please ensure that the product you have selected is suitable for the weights you intend to lift. Give us a call on 0117 9381 600 if you have any questions about these battery powered hoists, a member of our team will be happy to help you.
We recently added a selection of Armorgard heavy-duty material handling trolleys to our site which is great news if you are looking for high-quality moving and storage equipment at a reasonable price! All of the Armorgard products we stock are made here in the UK by talented engineers, their innovative designs stand them apart from other material handling and plasterboard trolleys.
In the new Armorgard range you will find:
Let’s take a closer look at some of the new Armorgard products:
This Armorgard material handling trolley is designed for transporting beams and steel easily. This trolley is durable enough to be regularly used on site without showing signs of wear, yet lightweight enough for everyday use. Some of its key features include:
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If you’re looking for a space-saving solution for moving and transporting large plasterboards, then this Armogard LoadAll LA1000 Mobile Plasterboard Trolley is ideal! The unique design of this trolley means that it can be folded away when it isn’t in use. Some of the other key features of this plasterboard trolley include:
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The Armorgard PipeRack is designed to make moving and storing pipes incredibly easy. The ingenious design of this trolley means it can be folded away, so moving it to and from site is no problem. Some other important features of the PR1 1tonee Mobile PipeRack are:
View the Armorgard PR1 1tonne Mobile PipeRack here >
This is just a small selection of the new Armorgard products we stock. You can find all of the Armorgard equipment we stock by searching for Armorgard on our site. If you’d like to speak to a member of our team about Armorgard products, give us a call on 0117 9381 600.
Popular energy company EDF and power and technology experts Doosan Babcock Ltd both face fines of £200,000 and £150,000 respectively after a Doosan Babcock employee accidentally fell through a skylight at the power station, Hinkley Point B, leaving him with serious and life-changing injuries.
The Doosan Babcock employee was working at height when he accidentally fell 1.6 metres through a skylight before hitting a cabinet and falling a further 2 metres, gaining substantial injuries including three cracked vertebrae before hitting the floor.
EDF energy was prosecuted by the Office for Nuclear Regulation for offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act of 1974, while Doosan Babcock was prosecuted for offences under the Work at Height Regulations Act of 2005. Both companies both plead guilty to these charges, following the Doosan Babcock employee's fall.
The Deputy Chief Inspector of the Office for Nuclear Regulation, Donald Urquhart said:
The level of financial penalty, in this case, is not a matter on which ONR has a view. As an independent regulator, what matters to me is the safety of workers and the public on and around nuclear-licensed sites, and this prosecution shows we will take robust regulatory action where necessary to ensure that those that we regulate secure and maintain compliance with the law.
“In addition to these legal proceedings, we issued enforceable improvement notices to both EDF and Doosan Babcock, requiring them to put in place appropriate safety measures to ensure that such risks are properly controlled in the future. It is extremely important that lessons are learnt from incidents such as this, and I am pleased to note that both companies have since complied with these notices and have delivered necessary improvements to ensure that such risks are properly controlled."
At SafetyLiftinGear we stock a huge range of Height Safety Equipment that can help prevent accidents and falls from occuring.
We have a selection of different Safety Harnesses that are sturdy and reliable & comfortable to wear. Wearing an appropriate Safety Harness and using a Safety Lanyard, Safety Line or Fall Arrest Block will ensure that you can work at height confidently, knowing that you will be safe at all times.
To see all of our Height Safety Equipment, click the button below:
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When it comes to transporting important goods and materials, using suitable, reliable load-restraint equipment is essential. If sub-standard equipment is used, the risk of your load becoming loose and potentially damaged is increased, which can have very negative consequences for the person transporting the goods and the more importantly, the people who are travelling around them. Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a comprehensive range of load restraint equipment that you can trust to properly secure your important loads. One of the items that we have in our Load Restraint category is Polypropylene Rope, available in a variety of lengths and thicknesses, perfect for a wide range of restraint applications. If you’re wondering what polypropylene rope is, however, continue reading to find out and some of its benefits!
Polypropylene rope is a fantastic general-purpose piece of rope equipment that is suited for a number of applications in the domestic, business and leisure domain. As mentioned, it comes in a variety of lengths and thicknesses, making it a strong, sturdy choice that provides a number of advantages which sets it apart from other similar types of rope. We take a look at a number of these below:
These are just a few of the many benefits that polypropylene rope has over its counterparts and why it is such a great option when it comes to load restraint. You’ll be glad to hear that our Polypropylene Rope collection consists of many variations, perfect for any task.
To view our full range, simply click the button below. If you have any questions regarding our polypropylene rope or if you are having trouble trying to purchase yours, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our customer service team today!
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We’ve recently added a brand-new range of corrosion-resistant chain hoists to our site that we’re sure will appeal to those of you who are looking for a lifting solution that is suitable for use in harsh environments! Unlike your standard chain hoists, these corrosion resistant chain hoists have a protective coating that means they can be used in conditions where other materials would corrode quickly!
These corrosion resistant chain blocks feature a stainless-steel hand and load chain making them incredibly durable. This particular type of chain block is ideal for use in confined areas because it features a unique 360° rotating hand chain guide, making all of your lifting jobs incredibly easy regardless of the conditions you’re working in! They are available in a range of different weight capacities and chain lengths to suit your needs.
Take a look at our Corrosion Resistant Chain Hoist range here:
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Another of our new corrosion-resistant chain hoist products are these Corrosion Resistant Trolley Hoists. Much like the chain blocks, these trolley hoists come in a variety of different weight capacities from 500kg to 1250kg and they have the same revolutionary 360° hand chain guide. These trolley hoists are available with an integral push trolley or an integrally geared trolley, depending on your preference.
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These corrosion-resistant chain hoists are perfect for use in the food processing industry, chemical industries such as the paper or dye industries, or for use in farming or sewage treatment plants. All of our corrosion resistant chain hoists are fully tested and certified, so you can purchase them with confidence.
If you have any questions about our new corrosion-resistant chain hoist range, or if you have any general queries that we can help you with – don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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A scaffolding company located in Dorset has been sentenced after a 49-year old worker fell victim to serious, life-changing injuries as a result of falling five metres through a skylight whilst working.
Paul Norris was working for Solar Scaffold Services Limited, who were contacted to erect an access tower and guard rails on the roof perimeter of industrial units in Christchurch during April 2017. On completion of the work on the access tower, Mr Norris proceeded to assist his co-workers with work on the guard rails, gaining access via the roof. As he was doing this, Mr Norris fell through a skylight which was approximately five metres above the floor and suffered a number of serious injuries to his arm, elbow, wrists, ribs and pelvis as a result.
Following the injuries, Mr Norris remained in the hospital for three weeks, undergoing several operations with much physiotherapy still required. This has resulted in him being registered disabled, forced to move into an adapted flat, the inability to return to work and his wife having to give up work in order to provide full-time care.
Following an investigation conducted by the HSE, it was found that the employer Solar Scaffold Services Limited, failed in their duty to provide adequate safety measures, through poor planning, supervision and execution. Insufficient measures were taken to prevent the fall whilst work was carried out on the fragile roof.
This has resulted in Solar Scaffold Services Limited pleading guilty to breaching Regulation 4(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and being fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of more than £3,000.
HSE Inspector Caroline Penwill stated after the hearing that "falls from height remain one of the most common causes of work-related fatalities and injuries in this country. This serious incident could have been avoided if the work had been properly planned to reduce risk."
To ensure you are properly protected whilst working at height, take a look at our range of Height Safety Equipment by clicking below - if you have any questions regarding any of our products, then please contact us today!
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When it comes to material handling and lifting applications, it is vital that you are using the correct pieces of equipment for the task at hand. This is especially true if you are moving house or having a general spring clean! Furniture can be difficult and awkward to lift and move, especially if you find that you're the one that's been left to move it, but it doesn't have to be!
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a huge Furniture Dolly and Furniture Skateboard range that is both quality and reliable, making your furniture moving problems a thing of the past. Take a look below to view some of the products in our collection!
Our 150kg Furniture Trolley is perfect for moving pieces of furniture such as appliances around your home - fitted with durable plastic rollers, this trolley is easily manoeuvrable!
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Our 200kg Round Wooden Dolly is also an ideal piece of equipment to help transport pieces of furniture around your home or office - Designed with 4x pads to help protect the boards whilst under load as well as an anti-slip mat to provide greater grip.
This 600kg Wooden Dolly is the perfect piece of equipment when it comes to transporting heavy loads - with a heavy-duty design, this furniture skateboard is equipped with swivel castors to improve manoeuvrability as well as a cover to protect the plywood base.
Each one of these furniture skateboard products is guaranteed to make your furniture moving tasks both safer and more efficient - to see more information about each product, simply hit the button below each description. To view our full furniture skateboard collection, click here! If you have any questions regarding any of the listed products or our furniture skateboard range, contact us today!
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