Exploring The Hierarchy Of Control Measures When Working At A Height
By Ray Simmons on Sep 12, 2025 10:44:58 AM
Working at a height is one of the riskiest parts of any industry outside the office environment. Therefore, persons with an active role in health and safety must understand and apply the hierarchy of controls when there is the potential for working from height. With that in mind, here …
The Role Of LOLER In The Use Of Lifting Equipment And Portable Gantries
By Ray Simmons on Aug 19, 2025 12:00:00 PM
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, or LOLER, is one of the main laws governing the use of portable gantry systems in industrial and construction contexts. Regulations create a framework for maintaining workplace safety during lifting operations and include …
Why Fall Protection Is Essential When Working With Shipping Containers
By Ray Simmons on Aug 12, 2025 12:00:00 PM
Accidents involving shipping containers can occur at any stage of the journey, with falls from height being one of the most serious causes of fatal and life-changing incidents. Implementing a fall restraint or fall arrest system is, therefore, an essential factor to mitigate these ris …
Ensuring Safety: Measures to Put In Place For Hazardous Applications
By Ray Simmons on Mar 13, 2025 12:00:00 PM
Implementing robust health and safety measures is not just a legal requirement. Robust safety measures in construction are crucial to the success of any modern construction business. With that in mind, here are five safety measures examples with explanations of why they matter.
The Preventive Work of Risk Assessments: Why Are They Life Savers
By Ray Simmons on Feb 27, 2025 12:00:00 PM
Undertaking effective risk assessments in the workplace is a key part of an employer’s duty of care towards employees and workers. The importance of a risk assessment can, however, extend into all areas of the business. Here are the five main reasons for undertaking a robust health an …
Why Should Your Company Invest In Lifting Equipment And Safe Systems of Work
By Ray Simmons on Feb 5, 2025 12:00:00 PM
Investing in industrial lifting equipment and implementing safe systems of work can be more than justified by the significant return on investment these measures can offer. Here are the five main benefits you can expect to see from using industrial lifting systems together with safe w …
The Revolutionary Concept Of The SHEARFORCE Rotational Gantry
By Ray Simmons on Jan 13, 2025 12:00:00 PM
Gantry systems are standard equipment in a wide range of situations. The development of the rotating gantry has made them even more valuable. Here is an overview of the five key features of the SHEARFORCE patented rotating gantry and the benefits these features deliver.
Why Is It Necessary To Invest In Lifting Equipment for Construction Applications
By Ray Simmons on Jan 6, 2025 12:00:00 PM
Lifting is a standard part of work in the construction industry. Investing in construction lifting equipment can deliver significant benefits to both construction business and construction workers. Here is a straightforward guide to the five main benefits of using lifting equipment in …
The Usefulness of A Portable Gantry In Applications That Require Lifting Heavy Loads
By Ray Simmons on Jun 24, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Gantries excel at lifting large and/or heavy loads. The very heaviest loads typically require static gantries. For many applications, however, portable gantries are an effective and affordable solution. Here are just five reasons why portable gantries are useful in applications that r …
The Advantages Of Adjustable Portable Gantries In Industrial Operations
By Ray Simmons on Jun 10, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Gantries have long been standard equipment in industrial operations. Adjustable and portable gantries deliver all the benefits of traditional A-frame gantries plus a range of extra benefits. Here is a quick guide on what you need to know about them.