It’s a question that’s asked by many people because, let’s face it, hydraulic equipment can be very expensive. But there are very good reasons why you shouldn’t buy cheap, and also why you should only buy from a reputable dealer. Regulations First of all, there is a lot of regulation around the operations and maintenance…

This is a brilliant set of slides which explains the dangers of working at height perfectly: 12 fundamental facts of Fall Protection and Height Safety By Capital Safety from Capital Safety

Singapore is a major commercial hub. It has seen huge growth in many markets, including the lucrative technical sector and this has led to a massive increase in commercial construction. It also does well in the world’s rankings for education, living standards, health-care and competitiveness. So it comes as a shock when a construction worker in…

We talk a lot on this blog about the need to ensure you have sufficient safety procedures in place to ensure that working at height is as risk-free as possible. When risks are there, and sometimes they’re unavoidable, there are ways you can mitigate those risks. For example, if you can’t have fall prevention in…

When out in the field and away from the workshop, having the right tools available is essential. You can’t simply pop back to the shop to get what you need, It’s important to have a selection of tools right where you need them. That’s why Enerpac have the “Power Box”, a powerful and yet portable…

When working at height, there is the inherent danger that someone could fall, and that the fall could cause an injury. It’s common sense that the higher you are, the more injury could be caused and so it’s essential all risks are mitigated. There are two ways of preventing such injuries and these are fall…

Pioneering Spirit, one of the world's largest ships, gets Enerpac Hyd

The health and safety of your employees is of paramount importance. Not only do you have a moral responsibility to ensure they work in an environment free of danger, you have a legal duty, too. All too often we hear of health and safety rulings where companies have suffered huge fines due to lapses. Even…

This is an interesting case from HSE and one we had not considered in the Worlifts offices before. The case (number 355) is based on someone carrying out sound insulation tests in houses on a construction site. He needed a 230v socket to plug in his equipment, however the construction company had a policy that…

Enerpac introduces the all new PTW-Series Pneumatic Torque Wrenches. These tough and reliable tools are designed to provide fast, safe, and simple fastening for applications that require controlled bolting solutions.

From 4th to 15th May this year, thousands of companies around the world are observing a “Stand Down” in an attempt to raise awareness and prevent falls in the construction industry. These are voluntary breaks by employers and they’re using this opportunity to remind workers about the dangers of working at height, demonstrating the correct…