A spotlight on safety

Bohle’s national sales manager, Paul Miller, explains why Veribor has become a valued safety staple for glass handlers across the UK.

According to the Health and Safety Executive’s latest figures, there were over 60,000 non-fatal injuries reported in the UK construction industry over the last two years, with a significant proportion linked to manual handling and equipment failure.

When working with glass – a material that is not only fragile but often extremely heavy – the stakes are even higher.

A single pane destined for architectural use, can easily weigh upwards of 100kg in weight. Such mass, especially when lifted at height or manoeuvred in confined spaces, presents a real threat of crush injuries, or worse, if the equipment used fails.

That’s why the Veribor range of suction lifters from Bohle has become an indispensable tool for glazing professionals across the UK and beyond.

Designed to deliver not just performance but peace of mind, Veribor suction lifters are built with a minimum 2:1 safety margin, ensuring they comfortably outperform their rated capacities in real-world conditions.

The Veribor 601 and 601G, for example, offer load capacities up to 120kg and are equipped with high-visibility vacuum gauges – an essential feature that allows users to monitor pressure in real time and react before a failure can occur.

Safety isn’t just a benefit of Veribor: it’s the foundation. Our customers are lifting extremely heavy, valuable materials, often in challenging site conditions. They need to know that the equipment they’re using will perform every time. That’s what Veribor delivers.

Veribor also carries TÜV GS certification, awarded only after passing stringent independent testing in line with the German Product Safety Act – one of the most respected safety standards in Europe. For companies whose teams are increasingly being asked to install oversized or triple-glazed panels, where weight and handling complexity are at their peak, this certification offers vital reassurance.

Increasingly, we’re seeing projects involving larger panes, often with bonded units or triple glazing. It’s not just about strength, it’s about having the confidence that your gear won’t let you down mid-lift. Veribor gives our customers that confidence.

In today’s fast-paced construction landscape, where speed is essential but so is safety, having equipment that meets both demands is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity.

With the Home Office and industry regulators putting greater emphasis on workplace safety compliance, especially around lifting equipment, businesses are under pressure to demonstrate due diligence.

Veribor supports that requirement with products that are tested, proven, and trusted. When weighed against the potential cost of an injury – not just in terms of lost time or insurance claims, but in real human impact – the investment in quality lifting equipment becomes not just justified, but essential.

With Veribor, companies aren’t just lifting glass, they’re lifting standards.