A hoist can be a real help when moving or manoeuvring heavy or awkward  items or loads. However, it is so important that the hoist is safe to use and is used correctly by someone who knows how to use it. Before using a hoist, a visual check should be done to ensure that all…

Whatever height your are working at whether you are cleaning windows, pruning trees or hanging off the side of a building, having the correct safety equipment is essential. Using correctly fitted and safety approved equipment could save your lift so it really is vital that your equipment has the right BSI kitemark and that you…

Whatever type of lifting equipment you use, it is vital that it is properly maintained and is safe to use. There are a number of PUWER and LOLER regulations that must be complied with by law. Here is some information which you may find helpful. Maintenance of work equipment PUWER requires that: all work equipment…

Whatever heavy item you need to lift, it is only sensible to make sure that you have the right equipment to do so. It does not matter whether you are lifting your car to change a wheel or lifting a building that is subsiding, you must ensure that the hydraulic jack or jacks you are…

Accidents happen and that is the unfortunate truth. However, many accidents can be avoided if the proper safety precautions and maintenance schedule is adhered to. Make sure that all your lifting equipment is in good order and that your workforce are properly trained in the correct operation of the machinery. The HSE is satisfied that…

Health and safety must always be taken seriously and whatever equipment you use or supply for work, it must comply with current legislation. It is also vital that the workforce are correctly trained in the safe use of equipment. Whether you hire one or many people to work for your company, you must abide by…

  If you are looking for a hydraulic jack, it is important that you choose the right one to suit your needs. There are many different sorts and they do have differing weight limits, so it is very important not to underestimate how heavy the payload will be. Since they were first developed and eventually…

  At Worlifts we take safety very seriously and feel that you should too. Working with any machinery or at heights requires proper training and good work practice. All equipment and machines should be checked before every use and have regular servicing to ensure everything is in good working order. Keeping your workforce safe is…

  Making an investment in hydrualic lifting equipment is a major expense for a business and these days, any investment has to offer value for money as well as a return on the invesment. This is why regular maintenance is necessary to keep the machine working properly and efficiently, if it is not working due…

  Forklift trucks are indispensible for many industries and it is essential that operators are properly trained and that the forklifts are well maintained. In the UK the Health and Safety Executive have regulations that must be adhered to. Accidents are very easy to occur and many can be avoided if the proper safety systems…

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It is so very important that lifting equipment is properly maintained and that employees who use the equipment are fully trained to use it. Recently, there was a fatal accident in Glasgow where a crane collapsed and one man was killed and another seriously injured.The cause of the accident is at present unknown but this…