{"id":25428,"date":"2026-06-22T17:01:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/?p=25428"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:57:34","slug":"pewag-joins-global-lifting-awareness-day-2026-why-safe-lifting-starts-with-the-right-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/uk\/news\/pewag-joins-global-lifting-awareness-day-2026-why-safe-lifting-starts-with-the-right-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"pewag Joins Global Lifting Awareness Day 2026: Why Safe Lifting Starts WIth The Right Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 wrapper-contained mt-0 mb-20 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div class='text-md\/5 flex items-baseline gap-1.5 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(n+3)]:truncate text-gray-700'><a href='https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/uk\/' aria-label='Home link'>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12' fill='none'><path d='M2 10.667h2v-4h4v4h2v-6l-4-3-4 3v6ZM.667 12V4L6 0l5.333 4v8H6.667V8H5.333v4H.667Z' fill='currentColor'\/><\/svg> <span><a href=\" https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/uk\/ \">Home<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 wrapper-contained mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-y-4 gap-x-4\" >\n\t\n<div class=\"flex flex-col col-start-4 max-sm:col-start-1 col-end-span-6 max-sm:col-end-span-12 row-end-span-1 justify-stretch h-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:h-full items-stretch w-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:w-full pl-0 pr-0 pt-0 pb-0 bg-gradient-to-r overflow-visible\" >\n\t\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div class=\"w-full text-blue-500\" >\n\t\n\t<p>22.06.2026 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/uk\/news\/category\/uncategorized-uk\/\" \/>Uncategorized @uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h1\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl leading-normal text-start text-blue-900 [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong>pewag Joins Global Lifting Awareness Day 2026: Why Safe Lifting Starts With the Right Equipment<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<picture\n\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/liftng-cranes.webp\"\n\t\talt=\"Lifting Equipment exemplified among towering cranes against a blue sky\"\n\t\tclass=\"object-cover object-center\"\n\t\/>\n<\/picture><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tOn Thursday 2 July 2026, the lifting industry comes together for the seventh <a href=\"https:\/\/globalliftingawarenessday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD),<\/a> the worldwide campaign powered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/leeaint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)<\/a>. pewag is proud to take part because safe lifting is at the heart of everything we do.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThis year&#8217;s theme, &#8220;Not all lifting equipment is created equal,&#8221; speaks directly to a problem we see across the industry: when products look similar on paper but perform very differently under load, safety and compliance are put at risk.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/globalliftingawarenessday.com\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t>\n\n<picture\n\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GLAD-26-Logo.webp\"\n\t\talt=\"Global Lifting Day 2026 Logo\"\n\t\tclass=\"object-cover object-center\"\n\t\/>\n<\/picture>\n\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"h-12\"><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"what-is-global-lifting-awareness-day\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong>What is Global Lifting Awareness Day?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tGLAD is an annual, industry-wide initiative that brings manufacturers, suppliers and end users together to share knowledge that promotes safe, high-quality load lifting. Throughout the day, businesses publish articles, videos and social content under the hashtag #GLAD2026, while LEEA leads campaigns that drive lasting improvements in safety standards.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThe 2026 campaign focuses on a critical issue for anyone who specifies, buys or operates lifting equipment: the difference between gear engineered for demanding, repeated operational use and products designed only for occasional, light-duty application. That distinction can be the difference between a safe lift and a serious accident.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"h-12\"><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong>Why \u201cnot all lifting equipment is created equal\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tA lifting chain, hook or component may carry a familiar-looking rating, but the engineering behind it determines how it behaves in the real world under shock loads, repeated cycles, abrasion, extreme temperatures and corrosive environments.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tInferior products can meet a headline specification on paper while falling short on the metallurgy, manufacturing tolerances, traceability and testing that genuine safety depends on. For procurement professionals, that ambiguity makes it hard to compare like for like. The consequences of getting it wrong are measured in equipment failure, downtime, injury and, in the worst cases, fatalities.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"h-12\"><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"safety-and-compliance-what-to-look-for\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong>Safety and compliance: what to look for<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tWhen sourcing lifting equipment, the following are non-negotiable for safe, compliant operation:<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"certification-and-standards\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong>Certification and standards<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.pewag.com\/uk\/products\/lifting-solutions\/\">Lifting chains and components<\/a> should be manufactured and tested to recognised standards (such as EN 818 for chains and the relevant EN standards for components), with CE marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Grade markings (for example Grade 80, 100 or 120) indicate the chain&#8217;s strength class and must match the application.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong><strong>Traceability and documentation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tEvery load-bearing item should carry clear identification and come with test certificates linking it back to its manufacturing batch. Without traceable documentation, you cannot verify what you are actually lifting with.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong><strong><strong>Correct rating for the application<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tWorking Load Limit (WLL) must be specified for the real conditions including dynamic loads, angles of use in multi-leg slings, and environmental factors. A product rated for occasional use is not the same as one engineered for continuous, heavy-duty cycles.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Thorough examination and inspection<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/uk\/lifting-equipment\/\">Lifting equipment<\/a> must be subject to periodic thorough examination by a competent person, with records kept. In the UK this is a legal requirement under LOLER; equivalent inspection regimes apply across other jurisdictions.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tProper storage, handling and discard criteria. Even certified equipment degrades. Operators should be trained to recognise wear, deformation, cracks and elongation, and to remove damaged items from service immediately.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>pewag&#8217;s commitment to safe lifting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tFor over 540 years, pewag has engineered chains and lifting components built for the most demanding industrial environments. Our lifting systems including high-grade chain slings and components, are designed, manufactured and tested to deliver consistent, certified performance, backed by full traceability and documentation.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tSupporting <a href=\"https:\/\/globalliftingawarenessday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GLAD 2026<\/a> reinforces a principle we already live by: quality lifting equipment is an investment in safety, not a cost to be minimised. When you choose certified, correctly rated and fully documented equipment, you protect your people, your operations and your reputation.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThis 2 July, we encourage everyone in our industry to make the same pledge: to source, inspect and operate lifting equipment to the highest standard. Because not all lifting equipment is created equal, and the right choice saves lives.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\t<strong>Follow the conversation using #GLAD2026 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/uk\/contact-form\/\">speak to one of our Lifting Experts<\/a> to ensure every lift is a safe lift.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 max-sm:grid-cols-1 gap-y-4 gap-x-4\" >\n\t\n<div class=\"flex flex-col col-start-1 max-sm:col-start-1 col-end-span-1 max-sm:col-end-span-1 row-end-span-1 justify-stretch h-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:h-full items-stretch w-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:w-full pl-0 pr-0 pt-0 pb-0 bg-gradient-to-r overflow-visible\" >\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-col col-start-2 max-sm:col-start-1 col-end-span-1 max-sm:col-end-span-1 row-end-span-1 justify-stretch h-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:h-full items-stretch w-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:w-full pl-0 pr-0 pt-0 pb-0 bg-gradient-to-r overflow-visible\" >\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"h-20\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 wrapper-contained mt-0 mb-20 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"discover-more\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-6xl md:text-7xl leading-tight text-start text-blue-900 [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\tDiscover More<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 bg-blue-950 wrapper-contained-wide mt-12 max-sm:mt-8 mb-0 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<div\n\t\tid=\"featured-content-es-98\"\n\t\tclass=\"grid gap-6 grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 -translate-y-16 md:-translate-y-24\"\n\t\taria-live=\"polite\"\n\t>\n\t\t<a class=\"w-full md:max-w-md overflow-hidden group text-start text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/uk\/news\/pewag-launches-dedicated-fishing-aquaculture-brochure-bringing-comprehensive-chain-and-lifting-solutions-to-a-fast-growing-sector\/\">\n\t<picture\n\t\t\tclass=\"w-full !block bg-gray-100 overflow-hidden\"\n\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/aquaculture-chains-1024x683.webp\"\n\t\talt=\"Chains for the aquaculture industry from pewag\"\n\t\tclass=\"object-cover object-center w-full aspect-3\/2 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform duration-300\"\n\t\/>\n<\/picture>\n\t<div class=\"py-4 pr-2\">\n\t\t<button\tclass=\"font-sans transition duration-300 flex w-fit items-center focus-visible:ring focus:outline-none text-lg disabled:cursor-default [&amp;&gt;svg]:flex-none max-w-full leading-tight cursor-pointer [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-6 gap-3 text-left button mt-2 !text-bold !font-display [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-5\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"min-w-0 break-words hyphens-auto\">pewag Launches Dedicated Fishing &amp; Aquaculture Brochure, Bringing Comprehensive Chain and Lifting Solutions to a Fast-Growing Sector<\/span>\n\t\n\t<svg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none'><circle cx='12' cy='12' r='12' fill='#E20031'\/><path fill-rule='evenodd' clip-rule='evenodd' d='m13.757 6.697 4.773 4.773a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-4.773 4.774a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06-1.061l3.492-3.493H5.25v-1.5h10.94l-3.493-3.492a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06-1.061Z' fill='#fff'\/><\/svg><\/button><p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal mt-2\">\n\tThe new pewag Fishing &amp; Aquaculture brochure brings together the company&#8217;s complete range of marine-grade chains, lifting hardware, shackles, slings and connecting components.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/a><a class=\"w-full md:max-w-md overflow-hidden group text-start text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/uk\/news\/safety-spotlight-what-is-the-pewag-plzw-r-rapid-lifting-point\/\">\n\t<picture\n\t\t\tclass=\"w-full !block bg-gray-100 overflow-hidden\"\n\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plzw-r.webp\"\n\t\talt=\"Visual example of locking indicator\"\n\t\tclass=\"object-cover object-center w-full aspect-3\/2 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform duration-300\"\n\t\/>\n<\/picture>\n\t<div class=\"py-4 pr-2\">\n\t\t<button\tclass=\"font-sans transition duration-300 flex w-fit items-center focus-visible:ring focus:outline-none text-lg disabled:cursor-default [&amp;&gt;svg]:flex-none max-w-full leading-tight cursor-pointer [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-6 gap-3 text-left button mt-2 !text-bold !font-display [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-5\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"min-w-0 break-words hyphens-auto\">Safety Spotlight: What is the pewag PLZW-R Rapid Lifting Point and how does it improve safe lifting 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