Latest info in the industry for Safety Lifting Equipment

24Mar2017

Some of our Hydraulic Cylinders Are Used to Help Construct a Scorers Box for the Lords Cricket Ground!

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Recently, Littlehampton Welding Ltd got in touch with us regarding the usage of some of our Hydraulic Cylinders to help with the construction of a scorer box for the Lords Cricket Ground. We're always keen to help out with a big project here at SafetyLiftinGear and we were more than happy to help out help out with this project. Our Hydraulic Cylinders helped lift the scorer box to allow work to be made on it; and It's safe to say Littlehampton Welding Ltd were bowled over with the quality of our hydraulic cylinders, which made their job a whole lot easier.

Our cylinders can be used for a range of projects in garages, construction sites, workshops, and many other environments; and if you're worried that your load that needs lifting is too heavy, you'll be happy to know that we have hydraulic cylinders that can lift loads as heavy as 100 tonnes. So, no matter what your lifting requirements are, we're confident you'll find a hydraulic cylinder that can meet them.

If you're interested in purchasing a hydraulic cylinder to help with your project, you can view our entire range of hydraulic jacks and cylinders by clicking here. If you have any specific requirements that our comprehensive range doesn't meet, please do not hesitate to call us on 0808 123 69 69 - we're more than happy to discuss a bespoke solution for you.

23Mar2017

Three People Jailed for Attempting to Cover Up Height Safety Failings

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Last week, a judge at Manchester Crown Court sent three people to jail. Why? Because they failed to follow the rules for working safely at height, and because they attempted to cover up their negligence after disaster struck.

Back in 2014, two men - Benjamin Edge and Peter Heap - were working on the roof of a shed in wet and windy conditions. There were no height safety measures in place to prevent Edge and Heap from falling and injuring themselves; they weren't wearing safety harnesses, and no other safeguards had been provided for their protection. During the job, Benjamin Edge fell from the roof and sustained severe head injuries. He was pronounced dead at Salford Royal Hospital that night.

If this were the end of the story, Mr Edge's employer - SR and RJ Brown Ltd - would still have been in very hot water indeed. Companies who commit corporate manslaughter by failing to identify and address on-the-job hazards are routinely punished with large fines and even jail time in some cases. In this particular case, however, the firm's wrongdoing did not end with Mr Edge's death.

After the accident, Mr Heap was ordered to bring a set of safety harnesses to the work site to make it look as though proper safety precautions had been taken. Furthermore, James Brown - one of the directors of SR and RJ Brown Ltd - created fake risk assessment forms and handed these to the authorities investigating the incident. All of this was done to create the impression that the firm had followed the rules and that they were not at fault for Mr Edge's death.

Eventually, the cover-up was revealed and the two company directors were sentenced to 20 months in jail, plus a fine of £300,000. Mark Aspin, who contracted the job to SR and RJ Brown Ltd, has been jailed for 12 months.

Why risk breaching safety regulations?

When preparing to carry out a routine task, it can sometimes be tempting to ignore health and safety law and just get it done as quickly as possible. However, as the story above demonstrates, any time you save by skipping the safety precautions will pale in comparison to the possible consequences. Not only can you face hefty fines and jail sentences for putting your employees in danger, you also risk ending lives, wrecking families, and causing damage that can never be undone.

Stay safe at work - if you're an employer, it is your legal responsibility to carry out a risk assessment and put the necessary safeguards in place to protect your workers!

21Mar2017

Industrial Work Gloves: Keep Your Hands Safe!

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Your hands are important, and it's crucial that you keep them safe at all times - especially when working in an industrial environment. Industrial work gloves are a crucial piece of PPE in many lines of work; any damage to your fingers, hands or wrists can impact your work greatly, no matter how big or small the accident, but wearing the right industrial work gloves can go a long way to minimising that risk. Small hand injuries such as shallow cuts can be really inconvenient (and painful!), but they can be easily avoided by wearing appropriate industrial work gloves.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, we provide a range of industrial work gloves that are suited to any labour-intensive job and will keep your hands safe and sound for years to come. Our high-quality work gloves give you the added protection you need for work each day.

View Our Industrial Work Gloves >

Here is a selection of the Industrial Work Gloves available on our site:

LifeGear Safety Impact Working Gloves

Our LifeGear Safety Impact Work Gloves are a set of wonderfully versatile industrial work gloves for a brilliant price. Your hands will be thanking you, as with TRP impact protection on the back of the glove, pinch injury prevention and blow deflection qualities, these industrial work gloves will ensure your safety. They're also abrasion and tear resistant, meaning they will remain your protectors for a long while.

"PROFLEX" Economy Half Finger Impact Industrial Gloves

If you like a little bit more freedom when moving your fingers, these Economy Half Finger Impact Gloves may be just what you need. The half-finger design provides you with maximum proficiency, while the EVA foam pad works to protect you from shock and impact. Additionally, these industrial work gloves also come with an anti-odour treatment (you'll thank us for this after a couple of wears).

LifeGear Cut Resistant Safety Impact Working Gloves

These cut-resistant industrial work gloves are ideal for high-intensity workplaces, as the TPR impact protection on the back of the glove provides your hands with the armour they need. The TPR also increases protection against pinches and blows. To ensure these work gloves are your best protector for years to come, the stitching on the palm and thumbs has also been reinforced to maximise durability and resilience.

To browse more of our industrial work gloves, simply click the button below!

If you have any questions about our industrial work gloves or if you are wondering about any of our other products feel free to get in touch. Our expert team is here to help - contact us today.

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14Mar2017

Material Lift Hire: We Have An Excellent Selection of Material Lifts Available to Rent

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Here at SafetyLiftinGear.com we have a wide range of Material Lifts to hire that will meet any requirements that you may have. Whether you need basic material lifts or something more sophisticated, we're confident you'll be able to find exactly what you need in our extensive range. All of our material lifts are available to hire as well as to buy - here's an example of the high-quality material lifts we have to offer:

Manual Stacker Truck

This manual stacker truck has a robust steel profile and is able to lift loads of up to 1000KG. It's easy and comfortable to handle thanks to its ergonomic handles and is the ideal choice for manual transport and lifting of loads. For more information or if you wish to hire this manual lift, please click here.

Click here to browse our full range of material lifts to hire >

09Mar2017

Reliable & Versatile Off Road Jacks!

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Are you looking for a reliable and versatile solution to your heavy moving operations? Then look no further than our selection of high-quality off-road jacks. These off-road jacks (or farm jacks) are perfect for lifting, pulling and pushing heavy loads. They're often used by agricultural workers and provide excellent support for a wide variety of operations.

What can off-road jacks be used for?

These Off-road Jacks can be used indoor for tasks such as - loading and unloading of applications. However, our off-road jacks really come into their own when they're used for outdoor tasks such as removing tree stumps and tensioning wire fences. Not only are our off-road jacks capable of withstanding heavy loads and repetitive use, but they're also really simple and easy to use. So even if you've never used an off-road jack before, we're sure you'll be able to get the job done!

Where can I buy an off-road jack?

Here are the off-road jacks we have to offer at SafetyLiftinGear:

Farm Jack, High Lift 48 >

Capacity: 3.5tonne at 12" - after this height the capacity of the jack reduces
Load is supported in either direction
3/4 lift with each handle stroke

Farm Jack, High Lift 60 >

Capacity: 3.5tonne at 12" - after this height the capacity of the jack reduces
Safety shear pin prevents overloading
Simple to use and is the perfect tool for your workshop or 4x4

Want to find out more about our range of off-road jacks? No problem. You can find lots of helpful information right here.

Off-road jack reviews:

If you're still not totally convinced about the excellence of our Off-Road Jacks, here are some customer reviews you should to take a look at:

If you wish to purchase or hire one of our off-road jacks, please click here. If you have any questions, or you need help finding a different off-road jack, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team, either by calling 0808 123 6969, or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com.

02Mar2017

Why Buy a Portable Lifting Gantry?

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As our name would suggest, we specialise in supplying safe and efficient lifting equipment to our clients, which ranges from large scale, bespoke orders, to one-off purchases from our website. Due to our knowledge of the lifting equipment industry, we are often asked to provide our advice on the best solutions for our customers, in order to ensure that they are getting a high-quality product, wish also offers great reliability and value for money.

To those who perform lifting operations in confined spaces, and regularly travel for on-site work, we always highly recommend our lifting gantry selection, which is specifically designed to provide a flexible yet secure lifting solution.

Here are just some of the benefits that our lifting gantries offer:

Made from lightweight aluminium, each gantry is incredibly easy to transport to and from jobs, making them ideal for those who work in a variety of environments and across an array of locations.

For easy manoeuvring, the frame is supplied with 360 degree castors, allowing you to position/reposition the lifting gantry with ease.

In addition to their swivel function, the castors also come with a brake system, in order to provide safety and stability once the equipment is in place.

The lifting gantry beams are interchangeable, allowing both longer and shorter beams to be added according to your size requirements.

To offer variety and versatility, the gantry can be used for a number of tasks, including maintenance, repairs, manufacturing, material handling, and more!

In addition to their many functional benefits, each lifting gantry also has its own maximum load capacity, allowing you to tailor your choice to the demands of your job. We have even split these gantries into two separate weight categories, allowing you to select the limit you require more efficiently.

For gantries with a lifting capacity of 500-1750 kg, click here

To select a lifting gantry that can copy with loads of 2000-3500 kg, click here

See our full range of lifting equipment here!

23Feb2017

Buy Loadbinders from SafetyLiftinGear.com

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Strong, high-quality loadbinders to keep your loads secure while in transit!

When you're transporting a large/heavy object, it's very important to ensure that your load is secure before setting off. Failing to secure your load will mean that it's at risk of falling off your vehicle, with potentially disastrous results - not only will the item in question be damaged by the fall, it may also cause a very serious accident involving other travellers and their vehicles.

We stock a variety of load restraint products here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, but our sturdy loadbinder sets are perhaps our most heavy-duty solution of all. A LiftinGear loadbinder kit consists of the following items:

1 x ratchet load binder (made of drop-forged steel, grab hooks attached)
1 x load binder grade chain (high-tensile steel)
2 x grab hooks or latch hooks (depending on which set you purchase)

These few items can be combined to create a load restraint system that's capable of holding even the heaviest items in place. Our most heavy-duty loadbinder kit is has a minimum breaking strength of 20,865kg (nearly 21 tonnes, or 46 thousand lbs), meaning that it can be used to keep even large vehicles and other super-heavy objects in place on the back of your truck.

If you don't need a full loadbinder kit, the constituent parts are available to buy separately from SafetyLiftinGear. Use the links below to find the item you wish to purchase:

Alternatively, click here to view our full range of load restraint products (including ratchet lashings, cam buckle straps, bungee cords and more).

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