Lifting Gantry Versatility: The Different Applications That A Gantry System Can Be Used For
By Ray Simmons on May 27, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Gantries have been used since at least the 15th century. Their usefulness has ensured that they have been consistently improved ever since. In the modern world, gantries are still used in many different environments and for a wide variety of applications. Here are just five of them.
Why Are Risk Assessments So Crucial In The Construction Industry?
By Ray Simmons on May 6, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Risk assessments are important in any industry. They are particularly important in the construction industry because construction sites often have the potential to be very dangerous environments. With that in mind, here is a quick guide to what you need to know about risk assessments …
The Importance Of Fall Protection Solutions When Working At Heights
By Ray Simmons on Apr 22, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Falls routinely feature prominently in lists of common workplace injuries. Falls from a height often result in serious injuries or even death. This is why all employers must implement robust systems to ensure their employees have appropriate protection from falls. Here is a quick guid …
A Mini Guide To ConCEPS: What Is It And How Does It Work?
By Ray Simmons on Apr 8, 2024 12:00:00 PM
ConCEPS: Container Collective Edge Protection System (ConCEPS) is a system designed to prevent falls from the top of shipping containers. Here is a brief guide to what you need to know about them.
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of A Steel Gantry
By Ray Simmons on Mar 25, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Steel gantries were once the only choice but now they are facing strong competition from aluminium gantries. To help you make the right choice for your situation, here is a straightforward guide to the pros and cons of steel gantries as compared to aluminium.
Assisting The Gas Industry: The Benefits Of Gantries
By Ray Simmons on Mar 11, 2024 12:00:00 PM
The gas industry is one of the most complex and challenging industries in the world today. It requires absolute precision in all aspects of operations. At the same time, it must achieve and maintain the highest standards of safety, operational efficiency and sustainability. Here is a …
Why Using ConCEPS As A Height Safety Measure is Essential
By Ray Simmons on Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Slips, trips and falls are common accidents in all workplaces. Most of these accidents have no or very minor consequences. Some of them, however, have very serious consequences, up to and including death. Falls from height are particularly dangerous. Mitigating their risk should there …
Mitigating Falls in Shipping Container Operations
By Ray Simmons on Feb 12, 2024 12:00:00 PM
Falling is a standard workplace hazard but the level of risk it creates varies widely across different working environments. In container ship operations, workers often need to work at heights and in unstable conditions. This creates a serious falling risk that needs to be carefully m …
ConCEPS: The System That Ensures Heights Protection
By Ray Simmons on Jan 16, 2024 12:00:00 PM
All employers have a legal duty of care towards their employees. Part of this duty is to provide them with a healthy and safe working environment. There are specific rules about protecting employees when working at heights. Using ConCEPS by SHEARFORCE provides a straightforward and co …
The Game-Changing Benefits of ConCEPS in the Maritime Industry
By Ray Simmons on Jan 8, 2024 12:00:00 PM
The maritime environment is a dangerous one. That’s why it has to operate to the highest safety standards. A key part of operating safely is minimising exposure to risk. This is where ConCEPS can help.