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Types of Lifting Slings and their Purposes

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Different types of lifting slings are used for different types of lifts. It all depends on the kinds of lifts you’re performing, the weight, the shape, and the type of crane that’s being used. Here are the different kinds of lifting sling and their uses: Chain slings. This type of sling is very robust and can be used in harsh, difficult conditions. Slings are available with one leg, two leg or four leg designs. Webbing slings. These might also be known as polyester duplex slings and they consist of two layers of webbing and reinforced eyes. They are flexible and lightweight, and can generally lift up to around 20 tonnes.... Read More »

Drum Lifting Equipment for Safety on Site

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Moving heavy objects on site like drums can be awkward, not just because of the weight of the cylinders, but because of the shape and size of them. Even with the manpower of many people lifting drums up together, you almost definitely won’t be able to do it by hand. This is where drum lifting equipment comes in. You should plan to use this every time you are lifting or handling drums, to make sure you can lift them safely. One of the most popular types of drum lifting equipment is the type that can be attached to a fork lift truck. This will ensure it is flexible and versatile... Read More »

Some Reasons to Choose Used Cranes

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Cranes are often utilised on building sites, during construction processes and at various manufacturing facilities, workshops and factories. Overhead cranes are one of the most widely used types of permanent crane, and they can offer you incredibly good lifting capacities – 20 tonnes is easily achievable from some of the leading crane brands. Cranes need to be used carefully and their usage needs to be carefully monitored under various health and safety clauses and acts. If you own and operate an overhead crane on your premises, then you really need to think carefully about everything you do with it. Whilst you know you need to be safe, many site operatives... Read More »

Some Signs you Could be in Danger of an Electrical Fire

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Many electrical faults are minor, but if they are bigger then they could result in an electrical fire. This could be very dangerous, resulting in serious damage and even harm to people. Electrical fires can spread very quickly and it is always in your best interests to try and prevent them from occurring. If you notice any of these signs, you should contact a qualified electrician straight away: A smell of burning. Sometimes, it might not be immediately obvious where this is coming from. See if it happens when you turn on electrical sockets or lights. If it does, it could be directly related and is a big concern. Appliances... Read More »

Generating Electricity Using Living Architecture Smart Bricks

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A team of Scientists at the University of the West of England have developed smart bricks that are capable of retaining and recycling waste water, and able to generate electricity from the sunlight absorbed by the living architecture of the bricks. Each brick is made up of microbial cells and algae which form a process where new detergents are produced, electricity is generated, phosphate is reclaimed and water is cleaned. When combined with computing and engineering bioreactor walls can be created which will enable them to adapt to the various environmental factors inside the buildings, essentially adapting to the people inside the building using digitally coordinated mechanisms that will detect their presence and modify the... Read More »

Switchtec signs distribution agreement for surge protection

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An agreement has been drawn up between the Specialist distributor Switchtec and French surge protection specialist, Citel, which will provide exclusive distribution rights to the wide and vast range of Citel’s surge protection equipment within Great Britain. This means that the company will be able to improve the infrastructure focus more on the DIN rail mounted AC surge protectors market. The CITEL AC power surge protectors, have been developed using a patented technology that combines a high energy varistor (MOV) network and a specific gas tube (GSG). The specialized circuit has been built into certain SPDs, so they can achieve a higher protection level, longer life duration (due to the suppression of leakage current), and continuous operation and power... Read More »

New Electrical Safety Scheme From NAPIT

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A new Electrical Inspector Scheme for installers has been launched that’s designed to help businesses and consumers find the right tradesperson for electrical inspection and testing work across the industrial, commercial and domestic sectors where the demand for this type of work is high. This means that electrical tradespersons who are registered with this scheme, will have to verify their qualifications and insurance documents of the Electrical Inspectors, to ensure that they provide a sample of their EICR work, which is then subject to regular inspections and assessments. Within the private rented sector the NAPIT have long since campaigning to solve the problem with electrical safety checks by incompetent tradespersons; this new scheme aims to help solve those problems also... Read More »

‘How to’ Websites Helping your DIYers Out There

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DIYers have come to rely heavily upon ‘how to’ websites to provide the information they need to complete a task. These are websites which run through the process you need to complete in order to sort out a problem. It could be addressing a faulty electrical outlet or repairing an electrical circuit in an appliance; there are a lot of ‘how to’ websites which will be able to give you the information you need in these matters. The thing that novices need to avoid is to have a false sense of security about completing what is typically electrician’s jobs. They may feel that because they have a simply and easy... Read More »

How To Keep Your Child Safe Around Electricity

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As we all know electricity is an extremely dangerous energy supply, but also one of the most important for every day life. When you have children, you need to take precautions, as they can be exposed to all kinds of hazards. Here’s a few steps to help you ensure safety. When adding socket covers, bear in mind that you shouldn’t rely on these to prevent electric shock, without checking that the installation is/is not safe. Avoid leaving an unconnected cord plugged in and switched on, as young children may be tempted to put the cord inside their mouths. After your child has a wash, make sure that they’re dried thoroughly... Read More »

Top Electrical Safety Tips

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Electricity is one of, if not the most important type of energy in the world. Something we take for granted, but we also forget it can be the most deadly. Follow our top tips, to stay safe. Exposed wires If you can see that there are exposed wires, DO NOT use that device! Repair the damaged flex, or even replace it. Avoid standby When you’re not using an electrical device, switch them off at the plug. This will help decrease any chance of a fire, and it’ll also save you money on that bill! Don’t ignore your RCD The residual current device isn’t there to be ignored, it’s there to... Read More »