It has been predicted that this year we are going to experience the harshest weather conditions since records began; Bookies have slashed the odds on -14C freeze this winter from 7/2 to 4/1.
Love or hate winter, it is important to stay warm when you are working outside on a construction, work, builder’s site, and docks or, in a factory or warehouse.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear we have been working on extending our ranges over the summer and now offer a range of Wet & Cold Gear available as part of our PPE & Work wear department. In our Wet & cold wear range you will find our top quality thermal vets and leggings ideal for keeping you warm while you are working outside. We also stock High visibility fleece lined bomber jackets, quilt lined contractor coats and waterproof and wind proof jacket harnesses.
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During the colder seasons people have more time off work because we all come down with an extreme case of man flu (yes that is a thing!!) To prevent the amount of time your employees are off sick, make sure you are keeping them warm while they are at work. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we stock a large range of high quality fan, infra-red, convector and industrial fan heaters. Our specialist heaters are ideal for heating up workshops, garages, factories, and warehouses.
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Starting and finishing work in the dark is not fun. More accidents at work happen when during times of restricted visibility, which is why it is so important to wear high visibility clothing. However, trips and falls in the workplace can also cause serious injury, especially if you are contracted out to a work site. At SafetyLiftinGear we stock a huge range of torches designed especially with work people in mind.
If you are working in reduced light, we have a wide range of Cree and Petzl adjustable LCD head torches. We stock have heavy duty 4 LED rubber grip aluminium torches, and a variety of high quality rechargeable inspection lamps, and rechargeable 108 LED Portable Floodlights ideal for lighting areas of your work site.
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If you would like more information regarding out range of torches, PPE, and Heaters please contact a member of our customer service team by calling us on 0808 123 6969 or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com
According to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), PPE should be used “when all other measures are inadequate to control exposure”. PPE is generally advised to be used as a last resort, when risks to employee health cannot be avoided or controlled in any other way.
If your workplace is found to have risks to your health that cannot be controlled by any other means, you might need PPE. If PPE is needed, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure PPE is provided to all employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work. It is also the responsibility of the employer to provide said PPE free of charge, whether it is returnable or not (Section 9 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974).
We at SafetyLiftinGear, take Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) extremely seriously. Here is an example of the products that we stock in our specialist PPE section:
If your try and lift a load that is over the Working Load Limit (WLL) you are putting your equipment under structural strain and could result in your equipment becoming irreversibly damaged or even break when in use, causing your load to fall which could cause your load to be damaged, or worse, fatal injury to you or a colleague.
Exceeding the WLL could also cause your load to swing, causing damage to your load, structures around you, or even people working in and around the area. It is crucial that you know the weight of the load that you are lifting, so you know which equipment is best for the job.
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If you are lifting heavy load, even or uneven loads it is important that you test the centre of gravity, this is to stop your load from falling from height and causing an accident. To test the centre of gravity of your load, lift it up a few inches off the ground, and stop – if your load falls then there will be little harm if it falls.
If you have accidently over loaded your equipment or you have not found the correct centre of gravity of your load, you could end up dropping your load from a great height. Load arrestors are designed to halt the decent of your load and helps to help prevent accidents always connect your load to a load arrestor.
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You will find that most of our products have a different WLL, please ensure when purchasing a heavy lifting product that you select the adequate product for the loads you need lifting. If you are lifting a load that is 3.5 tonnes then you will need to select the piece of equipment above 3.5 tonnes not 3 tonnes. The WLL of all of our products are clearly labelled in the product description if you have any questions regarding the WLL of any of our products please contact us and an member of our customer service team will be happy to help.
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