Respiratory protective equipment, often referred to as Respiratory PPE is worn when an individual is working in an environment where they are exposed to hazardous substances in the air. Choosing the right Respiratory PPE for a particular working environment, and ensuring employees are using it properly is essential to their safety.
If there is a respiratory hazard in your workplace your employer should:
A half mask respirator covers the nose and mouth of the wearer and is held in place using adjustable straps. As the wearer breathes, air travels through the filters and is cleaned before being inhaled. At SafetyLiftinGear, we supply A1 Cartridges to filter out organic vapour and gases. We also supply the Half Mask Respirator itself, which has been carefully designed to ensure a secure and comfortable fit when worn.
SafetyLiftinGear stocks a range of Dust Masks, including:
Please ensure that you read the details of these products carefully before purchasing to ensure you are choosing the right mask for the job.
Emergency escape breathing apparatus is a self-contained breathing system that incorporates a half mask, a hood, and a cylinder of air that can be used in extreme situations where an individual requires breathable air immediately. For example, in a confined space or during a fire. This equipment should only be used in emergencies – the cylinder will provide oxygen for approximately 10 minutes.
We hope that this makes choosing the right respiratory PPE for your workplace an easier task. If you’d like to look at our entire range of PPE and Workwear, click here.
A safety harness is one of the main pieces of equipment you'll need when working at height. It enables you to attach yourself to a fixed and secure object via a lanyard ensuring you limit the consequences and severity of a fall. Safety harnesses don't just assure your safety when working at height - they also enable you to work more efficiently and safely, with both hands-free.
Falls from height cause a lot of injuries in UK workplaces, so it's vital that you equip yourself with a safety harness - but which type of harness is right for you?
1-point harnesses are some of the simplest and most cost-effective harnesses on the market. They are great for working in environments where you need the security of the harness but a good range of movement. With a single attachment at the rear, you can easily connect and disconnect from your safety lanyard as required. We offer a huge range of 1-point safety harnesses for you to choose from. Click the button below to shop.
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While our 1-point safety harnesses offer adequate security, our 2-point safety harnesses can be worn when you need additional support. Boasting both front and rear attachment points, our 2-point safety harnesses are incredibly versatile and will keep you secure in a wide range of scenarios. All of our 2-point harnesses are incredibly comfortable and can be worn all day with ease.
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If you need a good all-rounder harness for a range of applications, look no further than our multi-purpose harnesses. Whether you're a professional looking for a harness for work, or a recreational climber in need of some new gear, our multi-purpose harnesses won't let you down. We carry multi-purpose harnesses from a range of reputable brands including Ridgegear, Heightec, and PETZL. All you need to do is choose the right one for you!
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Work positioning harnesses (also known as sit harnesses) are designed to provide maximum comfort and security when you're working at height for long periods of time. They're favoured by arborists because they provide complete support around the waist and legs while leaving the arms free to work. Many of our work positioning harnesses come with optional shoulder straps. Be sure to check your chosen work positioning harness if this is something that you require.
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When you're working at height or in a confined space, there's always a risk that something can go wrong. With the right equipment on hand (a rescue or confined space harness) you'll be able to move injured or trapped climbers to safety in no time. We offer a range of reliable rescue and confined space harnesses that will support you in your time of need.
Above, you can see a great example of a confined space harness, the Tractel HT55 Confined Space Harness. This specialist harness features a belt that can hold a respiratory system, as well as universal quick-release buckles. Shop our full range of rescue and confined space harnesses below.
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Finally, we have our rope access harnesses. These are designed for both professional and recreational use & are perfect for scenarios such as abseiling. They are tested to the relevant health and safety standards, so you can rest assured that you're in good hands while you're working at height.
In addition to our rope access harnesses, we also offer a range of rope access accessories such as carabiners, ascenders and descenders. When used together, our rope access equipment will help you maintain the right position while you're climbing or working at height.
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So there you have it: an overview of some of our most popular harness types. If you are still unsure which type of harness is right for you, why not take a look at everything we have to offer? SafetyLiftinGear is one of the UK's top suppliers of high-quality safety equipment, and we're sure we offer a harness that will meet your needs.
Alternatively, get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team and we'll be happy to advise you.
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When working on a construction site you can guarantee that you will be required to work with a variety of lifting equipment. Many construction site tasks take place at height, so investing in good quality, safety equipment is of the utmost importance. Here is a selection of lifting equipment that you will likely require to carry out a lifting task on site.
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When working at height, a safety lanyard connects a harness to a secure anchor point, preventing the wearer from falling to the ground.
There are two types of safety lanyard, and it's important to know the difference between them.
A restraint lanyard is designed to prevent falls by prohibiting the wearer from reaching a hazardous position where a fall might occur. For example, one may wear a safety harness and a restraint lanyard while working on an aerial work platform - the length of the lanyard will have been specifically chosen to keep the wearer safely on the platform.
A fall arrest lanyard must be used in situations where fall hazards cannot be avoided. Fall arrest lanyards have an energy-absorbing element that, in the event of a fall, reduces the impact force exerted on the wearer's body and the anchoring point.
More Information: Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint
Restraint lanyards (which, remember, are intended to stop people reaching a position where a fall could occur) are typically made of kernmantle rope. Our kernmantle rope lanyards have a minimum breaking strength of 22kN.
We can also supply lanyards with elasticated webbing to help reduce possible trip/snagging hazards.
Both types of lanyard can be purchased from SafetyLiftinGear's Lanyards department.
A safety lanyard may be supplied with a variety of different connectors, including:
The G-Force lanyards we sell here at SafetyLiftinGear have a maximum lifespan of 10 years from the date of manufacture (assuming that you use and store the product correctly and subject it to regular, thorough examinations). This maximum lifespan should not be exceeded, and the equipment must be removed from service once the 10-year period has elapsed.
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When carrying out work near a live source of electricity such as a power line, it is paramount that you use a non-conductive ladder to minimise the risk of accidental electrocution. This is where SafetyLiftinGear’s Glassfibre Ladders come in!
Besides being suitable for work with electrics, fibreglass ladders have many other advantages over standard aluminium ladders. They tend to weigh less making them easy to move, they are resistant to weathering, don’t absorb moisture, and are warmer to the touch. We have chosen two ladders from our fibreglass range to show you the two different styles we have on offer.
The Lyte GFHP Trade Glassfibre Platform Stepladder
Lyte GFBB Heavy Duty Glassfibre Swingback Stepladder
The Ladder Association
SafetyLiftinGear is a proud member of The Ladder Association, designed to ensure work at height is as safe as it can possibly be! The Ladder Association offer expertise to support safe and good practice when using ladders. As a member of The Ladder Association, SafetyLiftinGear can guarantee you only buy ladders of the highest quality whilst giving you access to knowledge, resources and support.
When working with electrics, we put your safety first… so should you! Click below to view our full range of Glassfibre Ladders.
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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we strive to continuously expand our collection of products in order for you, our customers, to have the best possible equipment to make any and every task as easy, safe and most importantly enjoyable as possible to complete. We are proud to announce that we have done exactly this with our new range of Ergodyne tool and work belts, the perfect piece of equipment that allows you to carry your work essentials around your waist in order to complete all your jobs with ease and efficiency.
Ergodyne Foam Padded Adjustable Tool/Work Belt
The 3” Ergodyne work belt is manufactured with a thick, vented foam padding, offering maximum comfort during use and is supported by nickel-plated gromsets which set firmly for a secure fit and optimum durability. An added benefit of this fantastic tool belt is that all other Ergodyne Arsenal tool pouches are completely compatible, meaning all your existing pouches can be easily carried, without the worry of having to purchase entirely new pouches. If, however, you do require new pouches, we also now supply a full range of Ergodyne Pouches to supplement your new belt! You can view a selection of these below.
Ergodyne 5517 Topped Tool Pouch with Snap-Hinge Zipper
ERGODYNE 5528 Topped Parts Pouch
Ergodyne 5563 Power Tool Holster
Each of these items is ideal for construction, contractors, carpenters, scaffolders, roofers, electricians, ironworkers, masonry, gardeners and any handyman or DIY enthusiast, and are guaranteed to make light work of any job. Available to purchase on our website today, be sure to view our full collection of Ergodyne products by hitting the button below.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our range of Ergodyne Pouches or Work Belt, then please do not hesitate to contact us today, where a member of our customer service team will be more than happy to help!
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Being able to provide our customers with new equipment that enables them to not only perform and complete tasks as quickly and easily as possible but in the safest possible way, is always one of our key goals here at SafetyLiftinGear, something we have once again achieved with the inclusion of SQUIDS Power Tool Brackets. These small but very handy attachments allow your power tools to be easily connected to your tool lanyard, enabling you to carry and transport your tools around without any additional hassle.
SQUIDS 3797 Power Tool Bracket Grinder Tool Trap
SQUIDS 3796 Power Tool Bracket Drill and Impact Driver Tool Trap
As most power tools such as grinders, impact drivers and cordless drills do not possess any attachment points whereby you are able to clip them onto a tool lanyard, our range of specially designed brackets are extremely useful in helping workers with the above. Due to these connection points not being readily available, a hazardous environment is created with the risk of accidents being elevated when working at height. The ability to tether your power tools should be part of a wider fall protection plan in order to decrease the risk of dropped objects while working and improving the overall safety of the workplace. Each bracket comes with a number of metric fasteners in order to mount a variety of power tools from leading brands such as DeWalt, Bosch and Makita. You can view a number of these high-quality brackets below.
Installing your new power tool bracket could not be easier! The one-time assembly produces a fast and simple one-step attachment to tether a lanyard to your tools. Simply fasten the included tool bracket and labels onto screw ports intended for accessory belt hooks. Once the required has been applied to the anchor point, you then attach a tool lanyard to the bracket tether point to securely tether your tools. If you do not own a tool lanyard or need a new one, please visit our range of Tool Lanyards here to purchase yours today.
For further information on tethering your power tools using your new tool brackets, watch our instructional video below.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our range of power tool brackets or tool lanyard, then please do not hesitate to contact us today by calling 0808 123 69 69 or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com today!
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