Lorry Loader Lifting Plan
By preparing yourself with a safe lifting plan, you can mitigate the risk of hurting yourself and others, and avoid damaging your customer’s goods
Read More5 Common Causes of Crane Accidents and How To Avoid Them
Crane accidents can be caused by a variety of factors. To help provide further information about crane safety, we have put together the following guide.
Read MoreHandballing – How To Safely Break Down a Load
Whether it is the driver’s responsibility to break down a load or if the consignment simply needs delivering to the site, there are several safety precautions that should be implemented to help mitigate the risk of injury and prevent damage to the goods.
Read MoreWorking Safely Near Overhead Power Lines
. As a specialist driver resourcing company, it is our duty of care at HGMS to provide training and information regarding working near overhead electrical lines. To help protect yourself and others, we have put together the below safety advice, including guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), ALLMI and the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Read MoreHi-Vis & HIABS – PPE for Drivers in Construction
Distributing goods on a 32 tonne HGV and being responsible for its load can be a hazardous occupation, especially in the construction and building industry. Whether you are operating a crane or handballing your pallets, it is important to put safety first and wear the right personal protective equipment (PPE) to help protect yourself and others around you.
Read MoreHGMS Colleagues Support Local Hospice
On Sunday 2nd of June, two colleagues from HGMS, Natalie & Tracy, took part in the Clarendon Way Walk for a local Children’s Hospice, Naomi House. Natalie and Tracy walked 26.2 miles from Winchester to Salisbury, raising over £200 in the process. Naomi House & Jacksplace hospices provide specialist hospice care to hundreds of life…
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