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13Dec2016

Collapsible Ladders: Buy Yours Today

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If you need a sturdy ladder that will help you to safely access high-up areas, our Collapsible Telescopic Aluminium Ladder is a perfect choice. This lightweight collapsible ladder is one of the best-selling items in our entire product range, and the glowing reviews we've received from countless happy customers suggest that it's a very high-quality ladder indeed!

Here's just a sample of the feedback we've had:

"Good value, very convenient and easy to handle" - Peter from Ingatestone
"Excellent ladder - ideal for getting into the loft and easy to store" - Steven from the Isle of Man
"Arrived promptly. Worked as expected. Especially like the stops between rungs so you do not catch your fingers when lowering it" - Eric from Wantage

One of the best features of this collapsible ladder is its ability to be easily transported. It is simple to fold down, resulting in it being small enough to store just about anywhere, from the cupboard under the sink to the boot of your car. While the ladder can be safely used by people weighing up to 150kg (that's 23 stone and 8 pounds), the product itself is very lightweight indeed, so you should have no trouble carrying it around.

Watch the video below to see our Collapsible Ladder in use and click the button to order yours today!

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If you have any questions regarding our Telescopic Collapsible Ladder or any of our other products and services, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the SLG team today!

02Dec2016

Tree Surgeon Equipment: Stay Safe at Height

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Working at height can be very dangerous, and if there's one profession that guarantees a steady stream of high-up work, it's tree surgery. Tree surgeons (also known as arborists) are required to ascend tall trees on a daily basis, and it's important for these workers and their employers to do everything possible to minimise the risk of a fall.

We at SafetyLiftinGear.com consider ourselves specialists in the field of height safety, and sure enough, we sell a range of height safety products that are especially perfect for tree surgeons and the work they do.

Our selection of tree surgeon equipment is designed to help arborists climb trees and go about their work safely. Here's a quick look at some of the products currently available to buy or hire from SafetyLiftinGear.com:

Safety Harnesses

A strong safety harness is perhaps the most important item for anyone who works at height. To help prevent you / your workers from falling to the ground during a job, we offer an assortment of different harnesses that are ideally suited to tree surgery.

Climbing Accessories

We also stock a variety of ascenders, descenders, and pulley products to help you get up and down trees with minimal difficulty.

Tool Lanyards & Hooks

These products are designed to prevent tools and other items from falling to the ground while you're busy working. A tool dropped from height can cause serious injuries to anyone who might be standing beneath you, so it's a good idea to use hooks and lanyards to keep everything attached to your person.

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24Nov2016

Winter PPE: The Jacket Safety Harness

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As any outdoor worker will know, the winter elements bring a whole new set of health and safety challenges to the work site. Wind, rain and frosty spells combine to make the task of maintaining safe conditions even more challenging, which means that additional measures must be taken in order to keep employees safe and well.

One of the most vulnerable and exposed groups during this time, are those who work at height, who have to manage the existing risks and challenges of their operations, with additional inconveniences from the poor conditions. For this reason, we stock specialised jacket safety harnesses with this exact problem in mind, providing workers with the same level of reliable fall protection, while also keeping them warm and dry.

High Visibility Jacket Safety Harness

This water and windproof jacket provides practical yet stylish protection from the elements, and is ideal for staying seen, even during the dark winter hours, when visibility may be poor. See it in action, and find out more here:

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22Nov2016

Electric Powered Stair Climbers for Safe & Easy Transportation

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(Electric Powered Stair Climber)

When it comes to moving heavy items and loads, one of the biggest challenges can be a flight of stairs, which are not only dangerous, but highly awkward to navigate! For this reason, we supply a range of fantastic electric powered stair climbers which allows you to transport deliveries and equipment with ease!

(powered stair climber)

Supported by a durable steel frame, the electric powered stair climber is designed to aid stair lifting and manoeuvring operations, by supporting its load in the most suitable position, and facilitating a fast and smooth transition from step to step.

Some of the stair climber's benefits include:

An automatic breaking system

Convenient folding handle and frame

Lifts at a rate of 8-9 steps per minute

Easy-access push buttons on the right handles

Sliding clutch (to prevent mechanical overload)

To choose from a greater selection of material handling equipment, why not visit our sister site, PalleTrucks-Trolleys.com? Not only is it specifically aimed at material handling and load-moving industries, it also includes an enhanced range of stair climbing lifts to suit a variety of operational demands.

17Nov2016

Lifting Shackles: Buy or Hire from SafetyLiftinGear

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We consider ourselves the lifting equipment specialists here at SafetyLiftinGear, and in order to uphold that reputation, we strive to stock a truly comprehensive range of robust and reliable lifting products. Among our most commonly-ordered products are our various lifting shackles, which come in a range of different strengths and configurations.

Our shackles can be used in conjunction with a variety of lifting slings (e.g. our heavy-duty wire rope slings) to lift all kinds of different loads. We supply shackles to cope with weights ranging from 0.5 to 85 tonnes - please be sure to check the weight load limit (WLL) of your shackles before placing an order, as exceeding the maximum capacity of your lifting shackles may cause them to fail.

Three different types of lifting shackle are available from SafetyLiftinGear - here's a quick run-down of what we have to offer:

Screw Pin Shackles

Weight load limits range from 0.5 to 85 tonnes

The screw pin shackle is our standard lifting shackle, and we have a range range of different options available, all of which are cost-effective and totally fit for purpose. As the name suggests, these shackles are secured by simply screwing in the pin provided.

Safety Pin Shackles

Weight load limits range from 1 to 55 tonnes

Safety pin shackles have an extra-secure locking mechanism to give you a little extra peace of mind. To secure the shackle, thread the bolt through the holes, place the nut on the end and tighten. Then, insert the safety pin to provide an extra layer of defence.

Long Body Piling Shackles

Weight load limits range from 1 to 5 tonnes

Finally, we come to our long body shackles, which are ideal for if you need a longer space to house the end of your lifting sling.

Our ultra-strong 85 tonne alloy bow shackles were recently used in the construction of a new railway line in Manchester - read more about this project here, or visit our main Lifting Equipment page to browse our full range of lifting products.

15Nov2016

SafetyLiftinGear's Man Basket in Use

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Mostostal Pulway - a large Polish construction company - recently acquired a SafetyLiftinGear man basket to use on their latest construction site. They were really impressed with the quality of the man basket, and they are so happy with the service they were supplied, they've already placed a second order with us for some lifting equipment.

This man basket has been designed with safety in mind - boasting overhead protection, a 150mm solid wall surround, an internal hand rail and a close mesh rear. It's a very versatile piece of site equipment as it can be used with either a forklift or a crane. It's truly the number one choice for contractors who are looking for easy, efficient and safe high level access.

If you're interested in purchasing or hiring a man basket, please click here.

11Nov2016

SafetyLiftinGear Equipment Used to Construct New Railway Line in Manchester

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Network Rail - the company responsible for the infrastructure of Britain's railways - have recently been constructing a brand new rail line in Manchester. The new viaduct will connect two of the city's largest stations (Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria) for the first time, significantly increasing capacity and reducing journey times into and through the centre of Manchester.

We are pleased to say that Network Rail and their contractors chose to use SafetyLiftinGear's lifting equipment for this project. Our wire rope slings (77mm diameter, 8m & 9m length, 85 tonne SWL) have played an important part in the construction of the new line, as have our 85T Alloy Bow Shackles.

We wish Network Rail and everyone involved in this construction project all the best, and we hope that the people of Manchester will find the new line to be a great convenience.

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