Engineering and Specialist Services

The RSS Group of companies are a single source supplier of quality lifting and height safety equipment together with specialist training and consultancy services.

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd are one of the largest independent companies in the field of lifting equipment engineering in the UK.

RSS are dedicated to providing industry with a complete service for:

The manufacture, supply and hire of quality items of lifting equipment.
Servicing and repair of all types of lifting equipment.
Proof load testing and thorough examination to meet statutory requirements.

Its trained staff have many years of experience in providing mechanical handling solutions. Its wide customer base ensures that the company are fully conversant with the needs of modern industry especially in providing detailed advice to ensure safety in the workplace.

At present there are over 366 Acts and Regulations that lay down the duties of employers, employees, manufacturers and suppliers in matters of health and safety. Equipment used at work for lifting, lowering and suspending loads requires careful consideration in its selection, use, maintenance and periodic examination. Current UK legislation in the form of The Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) place stringent responsibilities on owners and users of such equipment.

RSS staff will advise that you have the right equipment for your needs and is in full compliance with current legislation.