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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SafetyLiftinGear's extensive range of PPE and workwear just got a little bit larger!
We are pleased to announce that we now offer back and wrist supports to help you minimise the stress you're placing on your body while working.
Here's a closer look at these new additions...
These elasticated products provide extra-firm support for your back. Back injuries are extremely common in many lines of work, including:
Wearing a sturdy back support can minimise the risk of injury when lifting / carrying heavy loads.
For information on how to use our high-quality Ergodyne back supports, watch this video:
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These ambidextrous wrist supports can be worn on the left or right hand. They help to prevent overuse injuries like RSI and carpal tunnel syndrome.
The wrist supports are ideal for many different lines of work, including:
Watch the video for more information:
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Some people use the words 'winch' and 'hoist' interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two, and it's important to understand that difference before you decide which product to use for a certain job.
The basic difference is as follows:
Winches are designed to pull loads horizontally across a relatively level surface, whereas hoists can be used to lift loads vertically and suspend them in mid-air.
Important: If you're pulling a load up a steep slope - where the load would descend the slope due to gravity if unsupported - this is classified as a lifting operation and requires the use of a hoist, not a winch.
Generally speaking, no. It is not safe to use a standard winch to lift loads up off the ground, as it wasn't designed for this purpose and there is a risk that the load will be dropped.
One of the key differences between winches and hoists lies in their braking systems.
However, there is some overlap: certain winching products are designed to double up as hoists. For instance, SafetyLiftinGear's Electric Winch (available in 110 volt or 240 volt configurations) can be used as a winch with a pulling capacity of 800kg...or as a hoist with a lifting capacity of 500kg.
Now that you know the difference between hoists and winches, use the following links to buy or hire the product you need:
Hoists & Other Lifting Equipment
Winches
Any other questions? Get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team!
We've had some bitterly cold weather in the UK this week - the Met Office have issued amber weather warnings in several parts of the country, and many people's travel plans have been massively disrupted by the snow.
Today, we'd like to announce a rather timely addition to our product range: snow plough attachments for forklift trucks!
These sturdy galvanised blades can be mounted on the forks of your truck and used to move snow out of the way. This attachment is ideal for those who don't have access to a real snow plough and don't wish to shovel the snow themselves - it's great for clearing car parks, access roads, and any other site where snow could present an inconvenience during a cold snap.
Our plough attachment is available in 3 different blade sizes:
The plough attachments are available to buy or hire - click here to browse all options.
Looking for other forklift attachments? Be sure to visit our sister site PalleTrucks-Trolleys.com!
We are very excited to announce that we will be exhibiting a wide range of SafetyLiftinGear products at the Executive Hire Show in Coventry next month. The EHS is one of the biggest events on the tools and equipment industry calendar - here's everything you need to know:
The Executive Hire Show is an annual event that gives the UK's biggest and best manufacturers a chance to promote their products and service to a huge audience of hire companies and other potential clients. Since its launch in 2007, the EHS has become a huge event that attracts thousands of attendees every time it's held.
The Executive Hire Show will take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February 2018.
We actually have two stands at this year's Executive Hire Show - find us on stands E65 and D80.
Click here for a full list of exhibitors.
Here are just a few of the top-quality products that we'll have on display:
Industrial material lifts designed to lift loads weighing up to 400kg. Maximum lift height: 5.04 metres.
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Semi- and fully-electric battery powered pallet trucks. Suitable for a wide variety of handling tasks.
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This electric hoist is capable of lifting loads of up to 500kg. Available to buy or hire, the Fixator LM500 hoist is compact, portable, and easy to use.
We will also be exhibiting a new battery-powered stair climber, a lightweight aluminium gantry, and a whole host of other state-of-the-art products from the SafetyLiftinGear range.
If you would like to attend the 2018 Executive Hire Show, click here to pre-register!
Designed to stop tools falling from height, our tool lanyards have proved extremely popular since we first added them to the SafetyLiftinGear website. Many people who work at height on a regular basis now use these handy safety lanyards to secure their tools and equipment to themselves, and we've got the right lanyard for just about any item- from spanners to tape measures to power drills, we've got it all covered!
Today, we're very pleased to announce a set of new additions to our lanyard range: Ergodyne all-in-one tethering kits! Available in a variety of configurations, these kits include everything you need to tether your tools and other items to your person when working at height.
Ergodyne are the manufacturers who make many of our other lanyard products, and we're thrilled to have their high-quality tethering kits in stock now too. Here's a quick run-down of what's available:
Includes single-carabiner tool lanyard, self-adhering tape and 3 detachable elastic tool tails.
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Includes wrist lanyard with buckle, plus a roll of self-adhering tape and 3 detachable elastic tool tails.
Includes a coiled lanyard plus self-adhering tape and 6 web tool tails.
Includes a detachable single-carabiner tool lanyard plus self-adhering tape and 3 swivelling tool tails.
Includes a single-carabiner tool lanyard and a power tool trap.
Includes a single-carabiner tool lanyard and a tape measure trap. (Also available with a coiled lanyard.)
Need to keep your tools safe while working at height? Click here to browse our full range of tool lanyards.
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