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News Release from: Camlok Lifting Clamps | Subject: Safe handling of materials
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 October 2002
Brochures cover safe handling of
materials
Gone are the days when you could throw a piece of rope around a load and hope that it holds - or so you would think.
Gone are the days when you could throw a piece of rope around a load and hope that it holds or so you would think Taking shortcuts, crossing your fingers and hopping for the best just isn't good enough when people's lives are at risk
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 18 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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In just one September week this year across the UK eight people where killed in construction related accidents.
Six men one woman and a child died: five were construction workers and three were members of the public.
Between 2000 and 2001 114 people where killed in the construction industry showing that this industry holds one of the worst safety records of any sector.
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating all these deaths and is now targeting construction with renewed vigour.
Camlok believes that accidents caused by unsafe handling of materials can be easily avoided.
There is equipment already on the market that is specifically designed to safely lift, transport and position construction materials.
And if people are unsure what equipment they need the solution is simple.
Camlok has designed a quick reference guide and a series of industry specific catalogues which indicate the correct application for the lifting of loads.
The Camlok website has all the technical specifications required to make an informed choice of lifting product and technical and sales staff are always at hand to offer advice and assistance.
If Camlok doesn't have a product for a particular application then the company will design one specifically.
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