We at SafetyLiftinGear are very much looking forward to next week because we (along with hundreds of other manufacturers and retailers) will be heading to London for PLASA 2017. The PLASA Show has long been one of the biggest events in the live entertainment industry calendar, and this year's instalment promises to be bigger and better than ever - not least because it's their 40-year anniversary!
Here's everything you need to know about the event:
When is it? 17-19 September 2017
Where is it? Olympia, London, UK
What can I expect? 200+ exhibitors showcasing a range of innovative products for the live event / entertainment industry.
Where will you guys be? You'll find SafetyLiftinGear on Stand E10.
What will you be showing off? We're glad you asked! We'll be promoting our fantastic range of RoadCrew event rigging products, including the following....
Another new addition to the SLG catalogue, these highly flexible slings are ideal for lifting and rigging jobs where the load would be damaged by abrasive chain/wire slings.
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This award-winning product is ultra-lightweight and can be used in a wide variety of different situations. Also available with a 500kg capacity.
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And that's just the tip of the iceberg - we'll have dozens of other top-quality rigging products on our stand at the PLASA show, so make sure you're in attendance!
We're very proud of our RoadCrew brand, and our customers love the RoadCrew event rigging gear they purchase from us. As a special autumn offer, we're giving away a FREE RoadCrew T-shirt (see above) to everyone who spends £250 or more on event rigging gear with SafetyLiftinGear before the 31st of October. Don't miss out!
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If you find yourself working at a height, it's quite easy to only remember to keep yourself safe. Of course, keeping yourself safely atop that ladder is of utmost importance, but what about the people below you? If one of your tools is dropped from a height, it can cause serious damage to the unsuspecting person walking below you too. It has been found that a 1lb tool dropped only 10 feet would hit the person below with a force equivalent to 21 stone! That's why Fall Protection for Tools should be high on your priority list.
Fall Protection for tools is a way of ensuring that when a tool slips out of your hands it is protected. This protection most commonly comes in the form of a tool lanyard which has safety hooks at both ends and is stretchy to absorb the shock of a tool falling. Tool Lanyards can carry up to 15KG, sometimes more. This means that Fall Protection can be provided for all types of tools including Helmets and Electric drills.
Here's a look at some of the different types we have here at SafetyLiftinGear.
This heavy duty fall protection for tools will keep your tools for up to 50kg safe at a height.
This Skullguard Elastic Helmet Lanyard is a piece of fall protection equipment that is designed to keep your Helmet safely attached to you at a height. The maximum weight it can carry is up to 2lbs and it is made with high stretch material to absorb the shock of falling tools.
In the past, it was found that tools falling from a height are likely to be the second highest cause of death in workplaces. From 2011-2012, being struck by falling objects was the highest cause of fatalities in the UK. Even in 2017 falling objects are classed as one of the fatal four easily preventable accidents in the US.
As can be seen, fall protection for tools are not only convenient for you as they keep tools close at hand, they can actually save lives. This is why they are a necessity that should be in every workplace that deals with heights.
To find fall protection for tools that suits you, simply click here to see our full and varied range. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
Safety barriers can be used for a wide variety of jobs, from traffic control to keep people away from potentially dangerous areas. If you're wondering where and why you should use a safety barrier, here are some examples of situations where a barrier can be useful:
Our 4-panel safety barrier (pictured above) is the perfect solution for most barrier requirements. This high-visibility folding barrier is both lightweight and easy to store. The warning DANGER – NO ENTRY is printed on each panel of the barrier to deter both pedestrians and vehicles from passing it.
We also stock the Armorgard BAR1 expandable safety barrier, pictured above. The concertina design makes it easy to mark out a work area, and when you're finished, the sturdy barrier can be folded away for storage (and secured with the safety catch provided).
The perfect accessory for our 4-panel safety barriers, these connecting clips will hold your safety barriers together securely. No matter how large the space you need to cordon off is, these connectors will allow you to create a safety barrier of any length!
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If you have any questions about our barrier products, feel free to get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team - we're always happy to help!
A gantry crane can make a difficult lifting job a breeze. Perfect for use in confined places where level lifting is important, our gantry cranes are fantastic additions to the workshop, garage or work site. What makes them even better is that we happen to have a gantry crane sale on! Have a look at what we have on offer and take advantage of these excellent savings.
All our aluminium gantry cranes are lightweight, meaning they can be easily manoeuvred around the site you are using them in. Ideal for lifting applications in many confined spaces such as rooftops, silos, lift shafts, and water treatment works. Take care to look at the height and weight limit of each gantry crane to make sure it suits your requirements.
Here are some of the fantastic deals we have for the gantry crane sale:
This steel construction has a height that can be adjusted from 2400 to 3600mm in 100mm increments so you can have it fit your project perfectly. Ideal for maintenance, manufacturing, repairs and other handling tasks.
This modular system allows you to change between longer and shorter beams to customise this gantry crane as you require. This gantry crane is both robust and lightweight enough to move around with ease.
We also have gantry crane accessories on sale so that you can get everything you need in one go! These jacks are ideal for levelling on uneven ground.
If you need any advice on which product from the gantry crane sale best suits your job then feel free to get in touch. For product selection advice or for any other query call our friendly team on, 0808 123 69 69.
No matter the industry, in most working environments, you're sure to find a work ladder stowed safely away behind the bathroom door (or something similar). In workplaces which require frequent use of work ladders, it's likely that you are acquainted with the risks associated with working at heights. If you aren't familiar with working safety around ladders, take a look at the Ladder Safety Procedures here.
As using work ladders is such a common occurrence, we thought we would take a look at our wide range of work ladders here at Safety Lifting Gear and the environments they are best suited to.
Telescopic ladders are collapsible and range from lightweight to heavy-duty, making them a suitable work ladder for a range of operations. Their collapsible ability makes them suitable to use at home or in small working environments. They can be neatly folded and stored away.
They are also perfectly suitable for contractors and riggers who travel about with their equipment in tow. Our heavy-duty telescopic ladders supply all the strength and durability required from a work ladder, but they have the benefit of being easily transportable.
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Extension work ladders are ideal for use in construction and industry based work environments. Similar to the telescopic ladder, these extension work ladders can be reduced in size (though not as small as telescopic ladders due to their extendable aspect, making them easier to transport. Extension work ladders are specially made to work comfortably in construction environments.
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An old classic, work step-ladders can be found in most retail, storage, and warehouse environments. As they fold away and are typically a lot shorter than a full-length ladder, step-ladders are a work ladder of choice when it comes to conducting low-level lifting operations.
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We also have glass fiber ladders, work platforms and multi-purpose ladders in stock here at SafteyLiftinGear! To browse our full range and categories for work ladders just click here. Or if you have any questions, feel free to contact us here.
Retractable Tool Lanyards are a piece of equipment you can attach to your work belt to hold your tools. Tool lanyards are ideal for those working at a height, as the lanyard can keep the tools close to the body and safe from falling. Retractable tool lanyards go one step further than normal lanyards, as the wire that holds the tools is fully retractable. This makes them smaller and easier to transport to heights.
This useful piece of equipment is quick and easy to use, just follow these steps.
First, ensure the tool you're trying to attach to your retractable tool lanyard is the appropriate weight. If your tool is heavier than the maximum weight the lanyard can hold, this could lead to potential breakage.
Once you're certain your tools are the right weight for the retractable tool lanyard, you can attach the lanyard to your work belt. Ensure it is placed to the side of you, as this is the most comfortable place to carry the tools.
Using one of the attachments that come with a retractable tool lanyard, attach your tool to the belt. Give the tool a tug to see if it is secured properly, and you should be good to go.
Here at SafetyLiftingGear, we have two different types of retractable tool lanyards. Here's a look at them.
Extends to 1.15mtrs
Maximum Load 2kg
Static Strength 35daN
Multiple End Connections
Extends to 1.22mtrs
Maximum Weight 0.9kg
Stainless Steel Carabiners
Includes Choking Loop End
You can browse our full range of retractable and normal tool lanyards here to find one that suits your requirements. If you need any help, feel free to contact us here.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we understand that height safety is of the utmost importance to anyone who works at height. This is why we offer a wide range of height safety products that you can view here.
However, we also understand that the weight capacity of standard safety harness and lanyards sometimes may not be enough, and that is why we now offer 140kg harnesses, lanyards and fall arrest blocks. We aim to provide safety gear that suits a wide range of requirements so that you can always rely on us, regardless of your requirements. This new product collection accommodates those who require fall arrest equipment with an above-average weight capacity. You can browse our fantastic 140kg collection now by clicking here.
When combining our 140kg harnesses, lanyards and fall arrest blocks, you can be confident that you will be supported in the event of a fall. Our high-quality products have been designed to give you maximum protection whilst working at height. These heavy-duty fall restraint products are ideal for almost any at-height job, whether it involves roofs, cherry pickers, or scaffolding.
For any additional information about our 140kg harnesses and lanyards, or about any of our other products, please feel free to contact us today. Our expert team members are happy to advise you!
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