Your first instinct when it comes to buying girder trolleys and clamps might be to look at the cheapest stockists you can find. But have you checked out other high quality suppliers? All About Lifting & Safety offer more than you will get from other suppliers. We offer valuable advice and experience in heavy lifting, girder trolleys and clamps. Here are some of their top tips for using lifting clamps in the workplace:

• Clamp strength. Make sure when choosing a lifting clamp that it has the capacity to suit your lifting needs.
• Safe working load. When using a lifting clamp (or any heavy lifting equipment) you should never exceed the safe working load of the equipment to prevent injury or damage to the equipment.
• Check it. You should visually inspect your lifting clamp before you begin using it to check for signs of damage.
• Clean surfaces. Make sure the surface of the item you’re lifting and the clamp are clean, dry and free of oils, etc. If it’s not, there will be less friction and the lifting action may fail.