Taking the Pain Out of Site Work
28th August 2010A look at handling solutions for construction sites
In this issue of Safety Matters, we focus on manual handling issues in the construction industry. If you are involved in safety you will already know that musculoskeletal injuries (MSDs) include problems such as low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts. Using information available from the HSE, we have identified construction activities that are vulnerable to MSDs and have linked through to some handling solutions available. Firstly, let’s look at the facts:-The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended 2004) apply to all construction… More …
Important Information on Overhead Cranes
20th August 2010Choosing The Right Crane
Selecting the right type of crane requires some careful consideration. Think about the working envelope to be covered by the crane and will it lift everthing you want now and in the future. To help you decide what type of crane you need visit our specialist website www.lightcranes.co.uk. Why not write down what you expect your new crane to do.Points to consider: Maximum lifting capacity (Working load limit) Weight of the average load (Safe working load) that the crane will need to lift How many loads you expect that will need to be lifted (Duty)… More …
Changing Light Bulbs Safety
13th August 2010Your Questions Answered
Safety Matters Your Partner in Safety at Work QUESTION: I want to change light bulbs/clean lights in our warehouse. I need to access about 7.0m in height. There are no obstructions under the lights and the floor is solid ANSWER: Your duty is to eliminate working at height where you can, and if this is not reasonably practicable, to take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any person working at height falling a distance liable to cause a personal injury. You… More …
HSE warns those responsible for people working at height
6th August 2010Height Safety Feature
HSE reports that over 4,000 employees suffered a major injury as a result of a fall from height in 2008/09. You might think you're doing everything you can to prevent slips, trips and falls in your workplace, but everyone could do a lot more. Stay safe by finding out what action you can take. HSE key messages to duty holders are: Those following good practice for work at height now should already be doing enough to comply with the Work at Height Regulations; Follow the risk assessments you have carried out for work at height activities and make… More …
Chandelier Hoists
30th November 2009Remote Control Lighting Hoists
The REEL TECH system provides a safe method for lowering luminaires by remote control for easy maintenance.Models are available for loads of 2 kgs up to 500 kgs. All models are in-obtrusive self-contained units with easy to fit mountings. They use the lighting power supply for simple and safe lowering and ascending of your lighting units. Features and Benefits include: Electrically isolates the luminaire removing the risk of electric shock A safety locking device holds the lowering section so the lifting cables are only… More …
Hand Winches
12th October 2009New Range of Low Cost Certified Lifting Winches
Dale Lifting and Handling introduce the New Delta range of hand winches for lifting and pulling applications. Models are available in galvanised and stainless steel and are a cost effective solution to many applications in all industrial sectorsDownload flyer (PDF) or click here to buy online More …
Optimise Your Workspace With A Mezzanine Crane
11th August 2009Increase efficiency - Improve Storage - Save money
If you already have an mezzanine floor or you intend to invest in a new one, it makes sense to use the extra space wisely. A Dale mezzanine crane system and unique safety loading gate for the upper level, delivers the ultimate in modern safe material handling. Utilising existing or custom made supports, the Dale crane's 3-directional movement covers the workspace completely and efficiently. Available in differing configurations that can be customised to meet your needs. Offering a wide range of options to easily lift and move materials within the mezzanine area. Whether… More …
Dale introduce the New Crosby QUIC-CHECK Inspection and Identification System
17th July 2009Utilising innovation to provide a streamlined and automated approach to the inspection process
Crosby QUIC-CHECK® is an innovative software system, featuring radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, that provides a streamlined and automated approach to the inspection process. Contact Dale Lifting to find out how this innovative inspection solution can be integrated into your system. Benefits of the QUIC-CHECK® RFID inspection system include: Used in accordance with LOLER inspection criteria Enables efficient, accurate and timely inspections Eliminates hand-writing of information Makes inspection support material available Provides inspector… More …
YOU Can’t Afford To Cut Essential Crane Maintenance
14th July 2009Insurance inspectors have a duty to immediately report dangerous defects to the enforcing authorities
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LIFTING OPERATIONS Did you know? - BY LAW as an employer you are required to have all your lifting equipment examined on a regular basis by a ‘Competent Person'. You may already have this done by your insurance company but if their inspector carrying out your LOLER* examination were to find a Category ‘A' defect (Immediately dangerous ) they are required by law to report you to the enforcing authority!Failure to comply with these work regulations may result in fines and can be used against you by lawyers representing disgruntled employees. In most… More …
Automatic Wheelset Lifting Beam
13th July 2009Dale building safe handling systems for the railway manufacturing sector
Dale Design and Fabrication have designed this innovative wheel set lifting beam for Lucchini UK who specialises in the machining of monobloc railway wheels and axles, in the assembly of complete wheelsets for wagons, carriage and locomotives and in the overhaul of wheelsets and railway gearboxes.. Photos show lifting beam undergoing trials prior to proof tests and painting. Post production photos to follow. The lififting beam has an automatic engage and release mechanism allowing the forklift operator to lift and place… More …
HSE campaign warns about the dangers of falls from vehicles
3rd July 2009Falling from relatively low height, can cause severe and life-changing injury and most are easily preventable.
The re-launch of a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) campaign that warns about the dangers of falls from vehicles. This type of incident involving workplace transport is a major cause of injuries and costs industry over £35 million each year. The campaign will highlight the many cost effective ways that exist to stop these falls happening. Last year more than 1600 workers were injured and 4 were killed by falling from vehicles. Marcia Davies, HSE Director of Injuries Reduction said: "We are running this campaign to raise awareness and to help to stop these needless and sometimes tragic… More …
NEW BoSS X3 Access Platform
26th June 2009High reach at lower price
Download Brochure (PDF)or contact or sales team on 0845 270 2919or email sales@dale-lifting.co.uk NEW The BoSS X3 is the new tough, professional, manually propelled micro powered access platform from the Youngman Group, one of the world leading suppliers of innovative work at height solutions. Designed for a multitude of tasks including general maintenance, cleaning, painting, and fit and strip out work it can be used on construction projects, in factories, in transport environments, shopping centres, retail outlets and in offices. Working height 4.55m – Platform height… More …
Spot-checks highlight danger of unrestrained vehicle loads
5th May 2009More than three quarters of vehicles stopped during safety checks in England and Wales were not loaded safely – putting motorists and loading staff at risk.
Officials from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) stopped 40 vehicles during three days of checks in Wrexham, Birmingham and Humberside. Although the majority needed remedial action to make the load safe for onward travel and unloading, in most cases drivers were able to solve the problem safely within minutes. Further checks are now planned. During the last three years, 14 people have been killed and more than 2,000 people have been injured by cargo falling from vehicles when they are being loaded or unloaded. Marcia Davies, Head of Injury… More …
Multi-Purpose Ladders
30th April 2009A Great Idea at a Great Price
Multi-purpose ladders or combi ladders are a great innovation because they save money and storage space. Instead of buying a step ladder and an extension ladder separately you can buy the one ladder that does both jobs. In fact you can use a combination ladder as an A-Frame step ladder, extended A-Frame step ladder and even on staircases. We offer combi ladders in aluminium or GRP / fibre glass, for use by electricians and our combination ladders are available for both DIY, trade and industry users. If you want to know more about combination ladders click the image below… More …
WAIT (Work at height, Access equipment, Information, Tool) e-Learning tool
22nd April 2009The HSE is about to launch an e-learning tool aimed at the occasional user of access equipment
WAIT will help you choose the safest type of access equipment, if you need to work at height. It is especially useful if you are self employed or a manager or supervisor of a small or medium sized enterprise.The tool may also assist individuals who want to find out more information on the variety of work at height access equipment available. It provides guidance based on the information you put in about the type of task you are doing and the environment you are working in. WAIT helps you select the most appropriate equipment, acting as a supplement to your assessment of the health and safety… More …
Genie Material Lifts
20th April 2009The Product That Launched A Thousand Lifts
Since the introduction of the original Genie® Hoist in 1966, Genie has been developing sound lifting products for the workplace. Genie® lightweight, low-cost material lifts are designed to enhance your productivity with highly portable solutions for a wide variety of applications.All Genie® material lifts are easy for one person to set up, operate and transport in a standard pickup or service truck. Plus, a wide variety of options and accessories make them extremely adaptable to fit your specific needs. With sturdy construction and reliable performance, Genie® material lifts are… More …
Taking Safety to New Heights
17th April 2009Now available online Ridgegear products show proven expertise in harnesses and fall protection engineering solutions.
Ridgegear is a multi-faceted international company established to provide the highest quality, innovative and practical solutions to the industry. What makes Ridgegear products unique? They not only manufacture the finished height safety product, but also the critical safety components supported by the necessary expertise to solve all your safety at height problems - now available onllne Ridgegear has proven expertise in harnesses and fall protection engineering and is leading the design of the next generation of fall protection solutions. Preventing fatal injuries as a result of serious… More …
HSE warns companies after worker injured by toppled crusher
17th April 2009The need for companies to carry out suitable risk assessments to ensure that a safe system of work is in place.
The Health and Safety Executive is warning employers to ensure staff are suitably trained for the safe movement of heavy machinery following the prosecution of a Cardiff company. The warning comes after one of its employees was severely injured when an 800kg machine toppled onto him. The Design and Fabrication company, pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and were fined £30,000 and ordered to pay £27,500 costs at Cardiff Crown Court this week In September 2006, the employee, from Cardiff, was working with a colleague in moving… More …
Nottinghamshire company fined after two workers are injured
17th April 2009Vehicle loads had not been properly secured
Nottinghamshire company fined after two workers are injuredThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers of their duties to the safety of staff following two incidents in Mansfield where employees at the same company suffered serious injuries within weeks of each other. The Mansfield-based Trailer company were fined £3,300 and Parts and Services company were fined £2,600, both were ordered to pay costs of £1,824.60 at Mansfield Magistrates Court today, Wednesday 8 April, after pleading guilty to breaching Health and Safety legislation. The Parts and Services company… More …
Falls from height shatter lives:
7th April 2009Bridgend company fined after worker seriously injured
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding companies that falls from height can shatter lives after a South Wales construction company was prosecuted when a worker was seriously injured The company, based in Bridgend, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 when they appeared at Swansea Magistrates Court. The company was fined a total of £5,000 and ordered to pay £6,605.25 costs. An employee, was standing on a mezzanine floor while it was being dismantled. He was removing the floorboards, at a disused factory in Fforestfach,… More …
Scissor Table for Rail Car Engine Removal
3rd April 2009Case Study from Dale Engineeing Projects
Client is Siemens Rail Systems in Manchester. The company used Dale Lifting and handling engineering expertise to provide a solution to allow easy rail car diesel engine changing. The usual method was to utilise the bogie wheel set lowering pit for this work. However, this had become a congested work area and the client needed to allow the work to be handled more efficiently in other maintenance pits. The Hydraulic lift table Dale's have provided can be moved from pit to pit using the existing overhead crane. The powered scissor lift platform is mounted on a special… More …
The Morris SX3 Electric Chain Hoist
3rd April 2009Product feature on the extensive range available
The versatile Morris SX3 hoists are designed to ensure reliability, safety and ease of maintenance, helping maximise productivity. This comprehensive range of hoists can be customised to suit a multitude of industrial applications. In summary it offers: • Capacities from 60Kgs to 10,000kgs. • Compact design for close headroom and hook approaches. • Top hook suspension or push, geared and powered trolleys. • Heavy duty 2m(FEM) and economic 1Bm(FEM) models. • Units suitable for three phase and single phase power… More …
Powered Hydraulic Roll Up-Ending Device
3rd April 2009Case Study from Dale Engineeing Projects
The client is a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of standard and custom engineered adhesive films and tapes based in Greater Manchester. The company came to Dale Lifting and Handling for an innovative solution to enable the up-ending of 350 kgs rolls of adhesive backed fabric. The roll handling operation had an existing overhead crane with shaft lifting beam for horizontal loading and unloading. The client needed to upend the finished product for transportation and storage . The 'V' shaped cradle was designed with a quick release retaining strap. A push button… More …
Toe Jacks
30th March 2009See our large range of professional toe jacks - Mechanical and Hydraulic
A toe jack is must have piece of equipment and is used for lifting, loading, and relocating large or heavy equipment. Our mechanical toe jacks range from 1.5 tonne to 20 tonnes and our Hydraulic toe jacks from 3 tonnes to 25 tonnesDesigned to give offer a lower starting height than standard jacks. They are used in all industries.For larger capacity lifts we can offer detached pad jacks up to 100 tonnes and Pneumatic lifting cushions to 63.7 tonnes For more infomation on our range see our online catalogue site www.dlhonline.co.uk or contact our sales team on 0845 2702919 or by email on sales@dale-lifting.co.uk Our… More …
Step Ladders 2009
27th March 2009Exciting New Range
Pinnacle Pro SeriesPinnacle Pro Series is the ultimate collection of access products for the professional user.Pinnacle products are the most innovative in the market and of the highest product quality backed by a lifetime warranty. Summit Commercial RangeSummit is the most comprehensive commercial access range available, offering a variety of options for the trade user. Summit is a no-nonsense product that will stand the test of timeand comes with a 5-year warranty as standard. Horizon Trade RangeHorizon products are straightforward and easy to use, yet strong and reliable. Choose from a range… More …
Drum Handling Equipment
26th March 2009Lifting, Pouring, Depalletising, Moving, Storing, Stacking - We have the solution!
Here is the key to finding the best drum handling equipment for your drums. Dale offer the most extensive line of drum handling equipment. We provide drum handlers for steel drums, plastic drums, fibre drums and various sizes drums. Select from the drum handlers below, or search this site for the drum handler you need. For advice or infomation on drum handling products to suit your application you are welcome to contact our sales team on 0845 270 2919 or email sales@dale-lifting.co.uk Drum Handling Solutions Fork lift attachments can… More …
Manipulator Cranes Can Provide A Cost-Effective Solution
25th March 2009To Strenuous Manual Handling Operations
Manipulators and Ergonomic Lifters are used to lift, move and position materials, products, parts, and tools. Commonly used attachments include hooks, magnets, electromagnets, grippers, suction cups, scissor grabs and vacuum pads. Manipulators are multifunctional devices that provide standardised, repeatable motions making material handling easier and safer.Lifting methods include air cylinders, pneumatic hoists or electric hoists.Some industrial manipulators and industrial lifters include a lift table or platform that tilts or inclines. Others include a rotating element… More …
Vacuum Lifting Technology
23rd March 2009Solutions for Reducing Back Injury @ Work
Vacuum lifting technology, offers a complete range of vacuum lifters and vacuum lifting equipment. Self-powered battery vacuum lifters and electric powered vacuum lifters are available in lifting capacities ranging up to 100 kgs to 6,000 kgs or more depending on your needs. Choose from the selection below listing of our more popular vacuum lifting and manual tilting end effectors Vacuum lifters are available for use with forklift truck, overhead crane, swing arm jib, vehicle or hiab crane to handle all types of load - some examples are: Stone and kerbs Glass and furniture Steel… More …
Case Study for the Provision of Safety Barriers on a Mezzanine Floor
20th March 2009Awareness of the dangers of working on unguarded platforms and mezzanines
Following a review of a risk assessment an employer was concerned about the risk of falls from openings along the edge of a mezzanine floor when pallets were being placed and retrieved using a fork lift truck. Removable metal bars and chains were placed across the openings when they were not in use. This relied on the operators remembering to put the bars and chains back after use. The employer was also concerned that the chains would give inadequate protection if someone fell against them. Risk assessment/planning and organisation:The employer considered the use of a harness system which, when… More …
Product Feature - Donati Jib Cranes
19th March 2009A complete range for the handling of loads from 125 kgs up to 10,000 kgs
Full details on the range is available from www.lightcranes.co.uk Donati Jib Cranes The Donati standard range can meet the needs of most applications. However, we do offer bespoke designs where required. Options include special paint or galvanised finish for outdoor applications. There are numerous choices of hoists and manipulators that can be supplied for use with Donati jib cranes. Manual, electric and pneumatic hoists are available. Load attachments can be provided for lifting, rotating and overturning work… More …
Product Feature - YALE VIGO High Performance Electric Hoist
16th March 2009125 kgs to 2,000 kgs Available Ex Stock
The NEW Yale electric chain hoist model Vigo with suspension lug or with integrated trolleyCapacities 125 - 2.000 kg 400V 3PH 50HZ High Performance The new Vigo (CPV/F) model combines modern design and technical innovation. A robust construction makes the series a versatile tool for professional applications. The ntegrated limit switch for the highest and lowest hook position considerably extends the working life span of the slipping clutch, motor and gearbox. Features: Classification 1 Am. As required (with appropriate changes to lifting capacity resp. duty cycle)… More …
Material Handling Solutions
13th March 2009Your One-Stop-Shop
No matter what your industry is, Dales' have the solution to your handling needs. Why not use our value added service, saving you time and money by allowing Dale Lifting and Handling Specialists to find exactly what you need for: Moving materials Loading machines Work Positioning Site Handling and installation Bespoke Solutions By working closely wiith our customers in Manufacturing, Food and Pharmaceutical industries. Construction and Engineering works, Retail and Warehouse applications - we have developed a range of standard and bespoke solutions to suit most Lifting… More …
CAMLOK CLAMPS - MADE IN BRITAIN (Part 1)
10th March 2009Worlds largest manufacturer of industrial lifting clamps and grabs
Camlok as the worlds largest manufacturer of industrial lifting clamps and grabs. Offer innovative design with a firm emphasis on quality, reliability, safety and cost effectiveness. Camlok has developed a vast range of professional clamping products to lift, turn, position and transport all types of equipment and are produced using the very latest manufacturing techniques. Computer aided engineering with a very cost-effective material components and manufacturing processes Camlok has been able to offer high quality, low cost products. Camlok Clamps – proudly made in Britain - Safely… More …
Dillon Crane Scales, Digital Dynamometers and Salter Platform Scales
5th March 2009New Products Feature - Now available from Dales
Salter Brecknell specialises in providing straightforward weighing solutions using a wide range of 'products in a box'.Offering quality weighing equipment at very competitive prices backed by over 240 years experience. Founded in 1760 by George Salter, they have continued to be one of the leading providers of innovative weighing solutions for postal, commercial, leisure, laboratory and industrial applications and we have added their innovative and cost effective products to our range. Dillon Cranescales Accuracy: ±0.5% of capacity.Temperature… More …
'No room for health and safety complacency' with cranes'
4th March 2009Employee killed in a construction site accident highlights the need to avoid complacency, it has been claimed.
A Croydon-based company was recently fined £66,000 and ordered to pay costs of £40,950 after admitting a breach of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations to the central criminal court, Old Bailey.In 2004, The employee, a construction supervisor, was working on the firm's site in Wood Green, Haringey, when he was struck by an excavator bucket which was being lifted by a crane.The object hit the man on the head and resulted in him sustaining fatal injuries.An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive discovered that there was a lack of planning for the lifting… More …
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link they say!
3rd March 2009But a crucial component in any lifting operation are the load lifting points - Are your lifting points up to strength?
Available from Dale Lifting and Handling the well established brand name RUD stands for quality, technical innovation and know-how. With more than 250 different tested and certified lifting points, of which 200 are bolt-on type and 56 are weld-on versions that can be selected, quoted or ordered specifically to suit your applications. All you need is to consider the weight of the load, the number of the lifting points used and the angle of inclination of the lifting sling. With continuous research and developement RUD products can fullfill all your requirement for strength and quality. RUD… More …
Climbing out of the Recession?
27th February 2009The HSE Ladder Myth and Other Working at Height Solutions
When can ladders be used? Ladders can be used if after assessing the risks the use of more suitable work equipment is not justified because of the low risk and short duration.Short duration is taken to be between 15 and 30 minutes depending upon the task.Ladders can also be used for low risk work where there are features on the site that mean a ladder must be used. Every time you use a ladder you should do a pre-use check beforehand to make sure that it is safe for use.INDG402 - Safe use of ladders and stepladders [PDF 318kb]This guidance helps employers, the self-employed and people who… More …
New Lower Prices - 15% off Leading Brands
24th February 2009Genie Work Platforms and Material Lifts - Yale Hoists and Winches - Steerman Skates and Jacks
With the credit crunch and worldwide recession getting deeper and no clear end in sight, good news is in short supply! We at Dale's have some fantastic news to help you get through it with a recession busting discount of 15% on three major brands Genie have reduced prices for 2009 and with our added discount of 15% you can really save money!!!You can buy the Genie Material lift range online which includes: Genie Load Lifter, Genie Super Hoists, Genie Lift range, Genie Super lift Contractors, Genie Superlift Advantage and Genie Super Towers with a comprehensive range of optional accessories.For… More …
A Safe Lifting Operation Starts with a Plan
23rd February 2009Proper planning goes a long way to reducing risks
Lifting operations need to be: Properly planned. Appropriately supervise. Carried out in a safe manner. The person planning the operation should have adequate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of planning such operations. The plan must address: The risks identified. The resourses required; and The procedures and responsibilities involved. Where two or more items of lifting equipment are used simultaneously to lift any load, where appropriate a written plan should be drawn up and applied. Proper planning is a combination of: (i) initial planning - to ensure… More …
Workplace Health and Safety
20th February 2009Installing safety barriers can keep people safe from changes in levels and traffic movements
Installing safety barriers allow people and vehicles to move safely, the best approach is to keep vehicles and pedestrians apart by ensuring that they use entirely separate routes. If people and vehicles have to share a traffic route, use safety barriers to designate a safe walkway and, where pedestrians need to cross a vehicle route, provide clearly marked crossing points with good visibility, bridges or subways. Make sure the shared route is well lit. It is often difficult for drivers to see behind their vehicle when they are reversing; as far as possible, plan traffic routes so that… More …
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 98
19th February 2009Advice and Legal Duties Explained
What is lifting equipment? Lifting equipment is defined as any equipment whose principal purpose is to lift or lower loads, including attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it. The regulations for lifting equipment cover many situations including: cranes, fork-lift trucks, passenger lifts, jacks, axle stands, mobile elevating platforms, vehicle inspection platforms, patient lifting hoists, dumb waiters in hotels or restaurants, vehicle tail lifts, ropes and pulleys used to raise materials on building sites, etc. all lifting accessories such as chains, ropes, slings, shackles,… More …
Assessing the Risks in Handling Operations
19th February 2009A Handy Guide to Work Safety
What is manual handling? The Manual Handling Operations Regulations define it as 'any transporting or supporting of a load (including the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof) by hand or by bodily force'. In effect, any activity that requires an individual to lift, move or support a load, will be classified as a manual handling task. Assessing manual handling risks One way to assess manual handling activities is to look at four specific areas – Task, Individual, Load and Environment (easily remembered by the acronym TILE). As with any assessment,… More …
Crosby, The Industry Standard...Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow!
17th February 2009Quality Lifting Products and Training Too!!
The Complete Product Range is available from Dale Lifting and Handling including Crosby Training Crosby® (Formerly Crosby-Laughlin, Founded 1836)Shackles, hooks, turnbuckles, links, rings, eye bolts and wire rope clips Lebus® (Founded 1941)Load binders, snatch blocks and tail chains McKissick® (Founded 1925)Crane blocks, snatch blocks, construction blocks and sheaves National (Founded 1954)"Cold-Tuff" Swage sleeves, swage buttons, swage sockets, Swaging machines and dies Western® (Founded 1883)Snatch blocks, tackle blocks, marine blocks and manila… More …
Are you making the best use of lifting and handling aids?
16th February 2009Frequent and heavy lifting and handling can cause back injuries.
Important factors when selecting the right equipment for your workplace are: Consult employees and safety representatives during assessment and when consideringpossible solutions. Seek advice on suitability from suppliers. Request full specification on the equipment, if possible, to check it solves the problem, again involve employees who will be expected to use it. Ask suppliers about other customers so you can see it in use. Check lifting equipment is CE-marked. Consider what maintenance will be required. Check the proposed… More …
HSE launches prevent falls from vehicles campaign
13th February 2009Last year 1600 workers were injured and 4 were killed by falling from vehicles
February sees the re-launch of a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) campaign that warns about the dangers of falls from vehicles. This type of incident involving workplace transport is a major cause of injuries and costs industry over £35 million each year. The campaign will highlight the many cost effective ways that exist to stop these falls happening.Last year more than 1600 workers were injured and 4 were killed by falling from vehicles. Marcia Davies, HSE Director of Injuries Reduction said: "We are running this campaign to raise awareness and to help to stop these needless and sometimes… More …
Hydraulic Universal Power Kits
12th February 2009The Hydraulic equivilent of the Swiss Army Knife - A must have tool for every maintenance shop
HYDRAULIC maintenance kits are designed to help overcome maintenance difficulties by coupling their selection of versatile tools with lightweight but powerful cylinders of 4 to 10 tonnes capacity and highly portable hand pumps engineered for rapid operation. All sets include hydraulic components as hand pump, hose, cylinder, and an assortment of attachments with threaded connectors. Complete maintenance sets with upto 30 pieces for almost every maintenance application are available. Using these sets allows you to quickly configure a unique tool to meet your most difficult… More …
Pump Lifting Solutions
11th February 2009The Safest Methods of Pump Recovery Discussed.
Maintenance of a wastewater plant can be labour intensive when placing pumps and mixers or when lifting them out of tanks etc. for maintenance, it all takes time and effort. We offer a comprehensive range of Portable davit cranes which can help boost the efficiency of these operations. Featuring portable designs up to 1300 kgs. The davits are easily moved between multiple stations saving operators time and money. All models can be broken down for transport and there are a selection of base mount options. Davit cranes can be placed wherever they are required. Like all Dale lifting solutions,… More …
Lifting and Handling Solutions for Transport Maintenance
10th February 2009How PUWER 98 and LOLER 98 applies to your workshop
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation (PUWER) 98 and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 98 covers all tools, machinery, plant and equipment used at work. All work equipment is covered by PUWER 98. Lifting equipment is also subject to the requirements of LOLER 98 as far as the lifting parts are concerned, and PUWER 98 for the remainder. See HSE 803/69 Typical equipment covered are vehicle hoists/lifts, body alignment jigs, vehicle jacks, engine lifting brackets, lifting equipment on vehicles and in workshops, handling… More …
Lifting Slings - Spoilt for choice?
9th February 2009Help in selecting the right sling to ensure the safe handling of your loads
There is a wide range of lifting slings available to help you achieve safe and efficient handling of heavy goods and materials. Types available are wire rope slings, polyester flat belt slings, polyester round slings, metal chain slings and wire mesh slings.Wire rope slings were the frequently used as they are usually the cheapest option for very high loads. However, they are prone to deforming underload. This makes them awkward in continued use and they can be unkind to hands. Polyester lifting slings are an increasing popular choice and find applications in lifting… More …
The Hoist versus the Winch (What's the difference)
6th February 2009Choosing the wrong type could be lethal!
Being a professional, you will want to use the proper tool for the job. That's why it's important to understand the differences between a pulling winch and a hoist or hoisting winch, and the tasks for which they are best suited. While on the surface a winch and a hoist may seem the same, they're not. For starters, a pulling winch is designed to pull a load typically-horizontally; a hoist is designed to lift it, almost always vertically. Load ratings are different for winches and hoists. Pulling winches are rated for maximum pulling capacity, while hoists are rated for safe working loads.… More …
The advantages of using grade 10 chain slings
5th February 2009The advantages of using grade 10 chain slings
We've all got so used to using grade 8 Alloy chain slings, which have been the industry standard for more than 30 years. By the sound of it, grade 10 doesn't sound much of a leap. But there are even environmental benefits to moving to lighter steel Reduced energy consumption during production. Less material used - protection of raw material reserve, low weight - less to transport. Less material to by recycled. These are aside from the advantages in actually using Grade 10 chain slings. The main ones are: 25% higher load capacity than grade 8 with around… More …
Featured Products and Safety News
30th January 2009Working at Height - Manual Handling is a Pain - Shop lifting - Beat the Drum
NEWS THIS WEEK Director gets 12yrs for corporate manslaughter The director of an east Sussex firm has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for corporate manslaughter. Hove crown court issued the sentence to the owner and director of an Sussex roofing company, following a prosecution by Sussex Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) last week. In November 2005, a 20-year-old employee was killed while working at height in a factory in Uckfield. The company's director previously entered a guilty plea for health and safety offences related… More …
Featured Products and News
20th January 2009Tool Balancers - Safety Pallet Gates - Telescopic Ladders - Furniture Movers
Bulletin Wk4/2009 Click image to view product The Xtend & Climb Pro Telescopic Ladder extends from its closed height of 0.81m to an amazing 3.8m This ladder has proved really popular with surveyors and home owners who have limited storage space at home. Extends and locks rung by rung Compacts down to 0.81m Store in a car boot, under a work counter or in a cupboard. From our extensive range of ladders and steps....................................... Our… More …
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE LATEST NEWS FROM DALE LIFTING AND HANDLING
20th November 2008Welcome to our all new Dale online family - Dale lifting and handling website has had a complete makeover and is now linked to our 4 other websites
www.dlhonline.co.uk is our new products catalogue site where you can browse through our product range, download specification, send us an enquiry or buy online through our secure Protx shopping cart. www.lightcranes.co.uk for lightweight cranes and other innovative handling systems for all industry sectors.www.mezzbarriers.co.uk is our specialist mezzanine and walkway handrails plus pallet safety gates division.www.dale-info.co.uk is an online resource to provide information on lifting an handling matters. This is a ongoing project . So if you don't find exactly the information… More …
