Vertical safety lifting clamp IPDV is suitable for the vertical lifting and transfer of steel drums carrying liquids with a capacity of 215 up to 225 litres. The IPDV lifting clamp is a light-weight clamp which may be used single-handedly. The clamp is fitted with a hoisting eye and is ready for immediate use. The IPDV lifting clamp may be used both singly or, alternatively, several clamps may be used at one time under a spreader beam, for example in the process of loading and unloading of containers and cargo holds.