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Being let down by incomplete, ambiguous or inadequate documentation is among the key findings of LEEA’s Procurement Survey published during Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026. Most buyers have been let down by documentation, according to an initial LEEA survey of procurement and buying professionals, conducted across seven countries (UK, US, Singapore, Taiwan, New Zealand, […]

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) and Sheffield Forgemasters welcomed invited lifting professionals to each of their South Yorkshire, UK facilities earlier this month for a special event that showcased an innovative safer lifting operations project. The discovery day was held at RSS’s Rotherham, UK, depot, but a highlight was a site visit to Sheffield […]

The LEEA logo is a mark of best practice and internationally recognised standing. It is vital that its use conforms to the Association’s terms and conditions, as Matt Barber, Director of Membership at LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), explains. The LEEA logo represents assurance of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association gold standard – a standard […]

Today is the seventh staging of GLAD (Global Lifting Awareness Day). The event, powered by LEEA, its members and supporting industry stakeholders, will culminate in publication of a guidance document that procurement professionals can use to source lifting equipment. Whether you are a manufacturer, supplier or end user of lifting equipment, you are encouraged to […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is inviting completed surveys from stakeholders involved in procurement decision-making, as a new white paper takes shape ahead of publication on Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on Thursday 2 July 2026. The campaign website has also been updated: https://globalliftingawarenessday.com The theme for GLAD is, ‘Not all lifting equipment is […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has scheduled the latest Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) for Thursday 2 July 2026. This year’s theme is: ‘Not all lifting equipment is created equal.’ The seventh staging of the event, powered by LEEA, its members and supporting industry stakeholders, will culminate in publication of a guidance document that […]

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has delivered Industry Lifting Lead Appointed Person Group (ILLAPG) Hands Off, Step Away, Safe Space (HOSASS) briefings to over 100 individuals this year, as the RSS Training Academy gave 15 external courses in two months. The HOSASS content is incorporated into all slinging-related courses given by the RSS Training […]

As continuing conflict in the Middle East sends prices upward, Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) and Oliver Auston, CEO of Safehold Ltd and past Chairman of LEEA comment on the impact of the Middle East conflict. While the immediate impact of war is the tragic loss of lives, the economic […]

David Cormack commenced his two-year tenure as the new chair of the board at LEEA on 1 January 2026, taking over the role from Oliver Auston. Serving as vice chair alongside Auston for the last two years, he has also been a member of LEEA’s Technical Committee. On taking up the new position, Cormack said, […]

Ben Dobbs, Head of Global Standards and Legislation at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), looks at lifting appliances and explains why their selection should be carefully considered. Lifting appliances are mechanical devices designed to lift, move or position heavy loads with minimal manual effort. They are widely used in industries where heavy materials are […]