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  1. Is a low beam at the platform edge causing a pallet loading problem? A new pallet gate solves this issue...

    Is a low beam at the platform edge causing a pallet loading problem? A new pallet gate solves this issue...

    NEW - Zeta Mezzanine Safety Pallet Gate for Locations with Low Overhead Beam or Truss at the Platform Edge. This new model has been added to the Mezzbarriers range. It is designed to address a common problem in buildings where a mezzanine floor or work platform has been suspended from the building columns. This is usually where an overhead beam...
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  2. Are you searching for an Easy-to-Use Lightweight Swivel Lifting Davit? – A New addition to our range

    Are you searching for an Easy-to-Use Lightweight Swivel Lifting Davit? – A New addition to our range

    To compliment our existing range of world-beating portable and permanently sited lifting davits which include the robust THERN range of industrial davit cranes and Comalu aluminium davits, we realised that a smaller compact davit might be a good fit. Now we introduce the Gebuwin Portable Swivel Lifting Davit range. Available in painted, zinc plated and stainless-steel finishes. Also, ATEX Zone...
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  3. A Six-Point Strategy to Match your Mezzanine Edge Protection Demands and Ensure Long-Lasting Employee Safety

    A Six-Point Strategy to Match your Mezzanine Edge Protection Demands and Ensure Long-Lasting Employee Safety

    Mezzbarriers have the UK’s widest range of pallet gate products, Designed to the highest specifications, using market-leading techniques and technology. Each pallet gate is manufactured by our in-house fully trained and skilled team, who take pride in every product they deliver.   What we offer                                     ...
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  4. A Lifting Davits Guide for your Multi-Task Industrial Handling Needs

    A Lifting Davits Guide for your Multi-Task Industrial Handling Needs

    This comprehensive guide to lifting davits has been compiled to help you to select the right lifting davit for your application. When people think of lifting davits they generally consider them primarily used on boats and ships for lifting and lowering small craft. But, in addition to marine uses, industrial lifting davits cover a much wider range of uses in...
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  5. Star LIFTKET Speedline Electric Chain Hoists next day delivery from UK stock

    Star LIFTKET Speedline Electric Chain Hoists next day delivery from UK stock

      Star LIFTKET Speedline Electric Chain Hoists next-day delivery from UK stock German manufactured LIFTKET hoists from 250kg- 5-tonne lifting capacity. The LIFTKET hoists are reliable units that have been produced near Leipzig since 1948. They are 2-speed all motions with 24V low voltage contactor control - no PCB boards. Upper and lower limit switches are standard in all units...
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  6. Raised platform safety pallet gate for use with vacuum lifter

    Raised platform safety pallet gate for use with vacuum lifter

    Do you need a safety pallet gate for your raised sack processing platform? The Sigma universal safety pallet gate is your ideal choice. This innovative design allows a vacuum lifter clear access over the pallet whether open or closed. Why use the Sigma pallet gate for your sack handling? Open top when gate is open or closed - Allows clear...
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  7. Let's talk about product handling - What do you want to lift?

    Let's talk about product handling - What do you want to lift?

    Is there an answer for your load handling problems? - No matter what you want to handle there is almost certainly a device that's been designed to lift it. And, if there isn't, we can design the perfect solution. As the HSE say - As an employer, you must protect your workers from the risk of injury from hazardous manual...
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  8. Guide to Mezzanine Fall Protection Safety

    Guide to Mezzanine Fall Protection Safety

    Mezzanines and other high-level platforms are commonly used for storage purposes and there have been many incidents where workers have injured themselves when working at unprotected openings. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has urged all organisations to ensure their mezzanine floors have edge protection handrails and safety loading gates to prevent workers from falling. There are also manual handling issues to consider e.g. headroom...
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  9. SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR UPPER-LEVEL LOADING DOORS

    SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR UPPER-LEVEL LOADING DOORS

    High-level opening used for loading operations poses a serious risk of falls from height. Industrial, commercial roller shutter doors and conventional swing doors have particularly critical health and safety risks. Traditionally these openings have been protected by removable bars or chains. These do not meet HSE guidelines as they are dangerous to operate, by bringing workers into proximity danger of...
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  10. Portable Cable Laying Winch

    Portable Cable Laying Winch

    AC2500a (1500 / 2500kg) 110v x 1ph AC2500b (1500 / 2500kg) 240v x 1ph CABLE•PULLER cable pulling winch is available as 110v or 240v options. The CABLE•PULLER provides the perfect solution to installing long or heavy lengths of cable in difficult locations. CABLE•PULLER takes the strain and makes the job easier. It reduces manpower hours required to meet installation deadlines...
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  11. New e-brochure for Pallet Gates

    New e-brochure for Pallet Gates

    This comprehensive safety pallet gate range will almost certainly have the perfect solution for your workplace. Whether you are loading by forklift truck or overhead hoist there is a safety gate system that will meet your obligations in providing fool-proof fall protection whilst alll loading operations are carried out. All models meet BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016 standard for safety pallet...
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  12. Lifts All Basic + Flexicrane Handling System

    Lifts All Basic + Flexicrane Handling System

    Are your staff continuously handling heavy loads like sacks, boxes or drums? If there is a possibility of injury, you have a duty of care to avoid manual handling as far as reasonably practicable.  As a responsible employer, you’ve probably thought about finding a solution. It can seem like a daunting task to provide a viable way to solve this...
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