LIFTEX 2017 PREVIEW SPEAKER: JEFF MORAN COMPANY: MIND SAFETY INTERNATIONAL SESSION TITLE: DEVELOPING A PROACTIVE RATHER THAN REACTIVE BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY CULTURE
A fascinating presentation about how normal human behaviour can impact on safety in the workplace, and how everyone can develop new habits which will ‘stack the odds in their favour’ when it comes to safety at work.
Despite having the best safety systems, it does not automatically follow everyone will abide by them! This is because behaviours are driven by an individual’s perceptions at the time, which can influence the choices made while in the workplace.
Jeff is a highly experienced trainer and facilitator having presented innovative training to audiences worldwide. With a Masters degree and an interest in the latest psychological advancements within training and education, Jeff delivers a powerful interactive session using a variety of engaging methods.
SPEAKER: IAN HYLANDS COMPANY: EADON CONSULTING SESSION TITLE: MORE THAN JUST A CRANE
The lifting industry has a unique and potent technical capability to solve myriad engineering and infrastructure problems. However, failing to recognise their true potential can cause many specialist lifting companies to overlook amazing opportunities to broaden their business portfolio.
This session will highlight some typical construction and architectural problems where lifting technology can offer clients an exciting range of new options, from designing gantries that climb up suspension bridges, through to moving stadium roofs, rotating buildings and movable bridges.
The presentation will draw on several case studies of successful projects, highlighting how lifting technologies have be applied to tackle novel design challenges. The session will conclude by identifying how a specialist consultant may be able to fill key capability gaps, such as nuclear validation and seismic analysis, and thereby enable lifting companies to work in new sectors an unlock an exciting world of novel and varied projects.
SPEAKER: JANINE SMITH COMPANY: HYDRA-SLIDE SESSION TITLE: INTRODUCING THE LP350 LOW PROFILE SKIDDING SYSTEM
Following extensive development and testing, Hydra-Slide Ltd. Has launched the LP350 Low Profile Skidding System. The LP350 has a 350-ton capacity and a durable, low-maintenance graphite slide surface inspired by Hydra-Slide’s larger Heavy Track systems. Like its predecessors, the LP350 is simple to transport and set up, safe and user-friendly to operate, and all components are hand-portable. The LP350’s graphite surface is not only more durable than the previous model’s UHMW polyethylene surface, but also allows us to reduce the system’s height to just 1. 5”. The LP350 allows users to move loads in height-restricted areas and with minimal effort, while retaining the safety and durability of much larger systems. Hydra-Slide skidding systems have proven to be one of the most cost-effective and safe methods of moving all types of heavy or oversized loads, such as transformers, generators, compressors, oil rig components and tunnel- boring machines.
SPEAKER: RUI JERONIMO COMPANY: ROCOL SESSION TITLE: HIGH PERFORMANCE AND BIODEGRADABLE WIRE ROPE LUBRICANTS AND JACKING GREASES
ROCOL, a UK manufacturer of high performance lubricants for niche offshore applications, explains how using advanced lubricants can maximise uptime whilst protecting the environment and critical assets. Grease Technology has evolved significantly in recent years, increasing the performance gap between high and low-quality lubricants. This presentation highlights some key advancements in technology which address issues such as corrosion, high/low temperature applications, heave compensation, subsea lubrication and environmental regulations. Products from the ROCOL range that integrate these new technologies are discussed, including BIOGEN WIRESHIELD, the world’s first ECO-labelled wire rope lubricant, providing the offshore lifting industry with unparalleled corrosion and mechanical protection whilst minimising harm to marine life. The newly launched BIOGEN TUFLUBE for jacking and open gear applications is providing jacking rig operators performance levels never seen before in biodegradable jacking greases. Discussion focuses upon wire rope, jacking and open gear applications, but also touches upon other applications of interest too.
SPEAKER: ANTON VAN DER ZALM COMPANY: VAN BEEST SESSION TITLE: LIFTING THE SAME LOAD WITH A LIGHTER WIRE: GREEN PIN POWER SLING SHACKLE
One of the more salient features of the lifting industry in the past few years has been an increased focus on cost, especially in energy-related projects. At the same time however, safety awareness and regulations are tightening continuously.
Green Pin’s® new product - the Power Sling® Shackle - addresses these needs: >Users can save up to 20% on synthetic and steel wire rope costs.
Anton van der Zalm is Vice President of Corporate Research & Development for Van Beest and a Bachelor of Applied Science. After being employed at several industrial companies, he started working at Van Beest in 2003 and has held several positions in the company, always in the field of Product Management / Engineering / Training. This is Anton’s second time speaking at a LiftEx event. In 2013 he presented Green Pin ROV shackles, this resulted in winning the “Most Innovative Product Award 2013.”
SPEAKER: ALVIN ABRAHAM COMPANY: SAMPSON ROPE SESSION TITLE: HIGH CAPACITY MULTI-LOOP ROPE LIFTING SLING
Today, bigger and heavier structures are pushing the limits of engineered lifts. Single heavy payloads are preferable to many small loads. This practice reduces the time, infrastructure, and manpower to finish the job. These lifting operations require rigorous design and analysis to determine the ideal application parameters during the lift planning process… and it can be a headache. Samson engineers, backed by an impressive amount of historical test data, have simplified the process of finding the perfect sling in the most efficient way. Using our proprietary models, the ability to match your high-capacity sling need with the right rope solution has arrived. The Agile™ Lifting System, or Agile for short, separates itself from any other heavy-lift sling currently on the market.
SPEAKER: NIGEL HANCOCKS COMPANY: CMCO SESSION TITLE: NEW YALEERGO 360 RATCHET LEVER HOIST
To create the best ratchet lever hoist on the market, Columbus McKinnon started with a fundamental question – how do people use ratchet lever tools to perform their jobs?
To answer that question, a global team of Columbus McKinnon Engineers and application specialists worked with the Institute for Product Innovation at the University of Wuppertal, Germany, to perform an in-depth ergonomic study. Research included more than 200 voice-of- customer interviews across 10 countries, as well as numerous on-site evaluations of real-life applications for traditional lever tools.
The study revealed that lever hoists are more often used for pulling and securing than they are for lifting. And, in many applications, proper, safe and ergonomic use is not possible.
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