When you think of lifting solutions, you might initially think of cranes and jibs that will lift heavy loads for you. However, a forklift can be more of a lifting solution than you might initially think. There are many highly advanced forklift attachments that can turn them into mini cranes and allow them to lift in a whole different way. One of the most popular and useful types of forklift attachment is the forklift jib. This allows a forklift to be used in a similar…

Drums are awkwardly shaped, heavy and difficult to carry. Doing so without the proper measures can result in injury, and as an employer you have a duty of care towards your staff to make sure that injuries of this natures do not occur in the workplace. Drum handling equipment can help you to meet this duty of care, providing safe working practices for members of staff and ensuring they can go about their work safely. There is a vast range of drum handling equipment available…

If a crane that you own or hire requires repairs, it is your responsibility to organise them to ensure that they work safely and people won’t be injured on your sites. Managing the process of obtaining those repairs needs to be carried out with precision, so you can be confident in the outcome. You also need to provide enough information to the repair centre, ensuring that repairs will be completed to your satisfaction. Here is the general process you should follow to get your cranes…

Working at height requires extreme diligence on the part of the person working, as well as the right equipment to keep you safe whilst doing so. The two together mean that you will be safe when working at height and can carry out your duties without fear for your safety. The equipment you use needs to be the right fit for you, high enough quality and in good enough condition to take your weight easily, and fit for purpose – there is no use using…