Abstract: An apparatus for supporting sheet material includes clamping means (16) having opposed jaws (60, 62) arranged to releaseably clamp sheet material therebetween and handle means (14) located, in use, below the clamping means (16) for use in manual lifting of the apparatus and sheet material clamped between the jaws (60, 62).

Abstract: There is provided a panel lifting apparatus for detachable attachment to a panel lifting hoist or trolley. The apparatus comprises a primary support member, a clamp for gripping engagement with a panel to be lifted, a control device for actuating the clamp via a cable linking the clamp and the control device. When a panel is to be lifted from a position off the apparatus and onto the hoist or trolley, the clamp is brought into engagement with the panel and the control device is actuated to draw the panel onto the hoist or trolley enabling the support and carriage of same.