September 27, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Abrasive Wheel Safety Training: Why Proper Training Is Paramount
If you’ve ever worked with or seen someone use an abrasive wheel, it won’t come as a surprise to learn that they can cause accidents. They’re pretty sharp and/or very dangerous. According to the Health and Safety Executive, there are...
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September 8, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Fleet update – Our first Rear Mounted Crane Vehicle – September 2022
This week we've welcomed another new vehicle to the fleet here at Sussex Transport! And it's more exciting than usual (for us truck and crane lovers) as it's our first ever rear-mounted crane. We've selected a Volvo FH Globetrotter Tridem...
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August 25, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Overhead Gantry Crane Training (And The Differences Between Gantry Cranes And Overhead Cranes)
At Sussex Transport, we pride ourselves on our expert knowledge of the industrial, lifting, construction and transport industries. As well as Lorry Loader Crane Services, our in-house experts offer training and qualifications for both experienced and novice professionals on alternative...
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July 28, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Working At Height Safety: Top 7 Tips To Prevent Injury & Accidents
Safety must be paramount when you or your employees are working at height. In the year 2021/22, the Health and Safety Executive reported 123 workers were killed in work-related accidents. Of those, 29 deaths were as a result of a...
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July 22, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
GRP Cabinet Delivery, Crane Lifting & Transport Made Easy
A trip to Somerset during the Summer. We're not short of volunteers amongst the drivers when these show up. This one however needed more than just one of our truck and crane combos. The need to lift a 7,000kg GRP...
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July 19, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
The Top 3 Hazards To Watch Out For When Working At Height
Working at height is very common, particularly in the construction industry. But there are many potential hazards both employers and employees face when operating under such conditions. This blog looks at some of the most common hazards associated with working...
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June 29, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
AHU Transport & Crane Lifting West Sussex to Berkshire
We've talked a lot about Contract Lifts recently - and this job (which required a lot of planning) led to an offload and store job in Ford West Sussex, with ongoing transport and offload in Berkshire. Aside from getting the...
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June 29, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
4 Advantages Mobile Cranes have over Tower Cranes
As you know, there are many different variations of cranes. You’ve got your lorry loaders (our personal favourite of course), marine knuckle boom cranes, tower cranes… all of them have their essential uses and strengths for specific jobs. But YOU...
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June 22, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Broadwater’s big day out – Worthing Fire Station Open Day – Event info
Recent events have meant that it is nearly 3 years since the last time this fantastic community event took place down the road from our HQ. 2022 brings it back. Broadwater Carnival Society combined with Worthing Fire Station Open Day...
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June 20, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
How To Become A Mobile Crane Operator: Skills, Knowledge & Training
If you're reading this, you've probably given some thought to becoming a mobile crane operator. That's smart because mobile cranes are very commonly used in building construction and assembling large equipment. Due to their mobility and versatility, they can be...
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