HSS Hire Group has become the first tool and equipment provider to register its depots with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, demonstrating their commitment to working to the very highest standards of best practice and to improving the image of construction.
HSS Hire has registered an initial six depots with the Scheme which are located at Heathrow, Park Royal, Tottenham, Old Kent Road, Mitcham and Beckton.
Historically, the Scheme has focussed on construction sites and construction companies but has widened its focus in recognition of the critical contribution made by those companies supplying goods and materials to construction sites across the UK. HSS has joined under this newly introduced ‘Supplier Registration’ initiative.
All registered sites, companies and suppliers agree to abide by the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice which commits those registered to care about their appearance, respect the community, protect the environment, secure everyone’s safety and value their workforce.
HSS Hire is one of the largest providers of tool and equipment hire, related services, temporary power generation and powered access in the United Kingdom* and has been operating across the UK for more than 50 years, primarily focusing on the business to business market as well as the more publicly known trade market.
Commenting on HSS Hire’s registrations, Edward Hardy, Chief Executive of the Scheme said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome HSS Hire to the Scheme. Supplier Registration is an important step in our development as an organisation that is pushing for ever higher standards across the whole construction industry. HSS Hire provides a key service to the industry and their registrations demonstrate the importance that they place on working with the utmost care and consideration.”
HSS Hire Group provides tool and equipment hire and specialist services in the UK and Ireland through a nationwide network of over 250 locations.
Chris Davies, Chief Executive HSS Hire Group said: “The Considerate Constructors Scheme is an important initiative and we’re proud to be supporting our customers by becoming the first in our industry to register. We look forward to working together for many years to come.”
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Over 33% of all workplace injuries in the UK are due to manual handling incidents. If an object is lifted, pushed, pulled or moved incorrectly then it can cause the user serious muscle or joint pain and mean that they are unable to work for extended periods of time.
Manual handling accidents can also cause cuts, bruises and fractures as a result of a sudden movement or unexpected event. The most common types of injuries occur with the back and shoulder due to incorrect technique for lifting heavy objects.
Keeping your workforce fit and healthy is vital to ensure the safety of your workers and their welfare as well as keeping your business running as smoothly as possible. In our latest post we take a look at a couple of options for keeping your workforce safe when involved with manual handling.
Training
Employers have a duty of care to protect their workforce and provide adequate training to ensure the correct lifting and movement of objects. The 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations state that there is a legal obligation to assess the risk of the employee for manually handling loads. Depending upon the business these training sessions can either be provided in-house or for a small fee can be completed with fully qualified external professionals.
With the right training employees will be able to safely assess the risks involved with manual handling which in turn could help reduce the number of injuries.
Access To The Right Equipment
For many manual workers having access to the right equipment that they need not only helps to prevent injuries but could also improve the speed and efficiency of certain tasks. Genie Material Lifts from ASR Ltd are a great example of lift equipment that can be used on almost any site to improve the lifting and distribution of certain products.
Machines such as these are designed specially so that they can be set up and operated by a single person, which means you can safely transport heavy loads along your site no matter whether you are an independent self-employed professional, or working for a large organisation.
Genie have become a renowned brand in the industry and their range of adaptable, lightweight and portable equipment means that they have helped improve the health and safety on worksites across the world.
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Pile drivers are used widely in construction and have been for many years, though no-one seems to know when they were actually invented, or who by. Inventors James Nasmyth, James Voule and Count Giovan Battista Gazzola and even Leonardo da Vinci have been credited with conceiving pile driver, though the point is still argued among those who are passionate about these powerful pieces of piling machinery. It is agreed that the modern device stems from the 19th century steam powered pile driver designed by American Otis Tuft.
For those less familiar with this equipment we will take a quick look at what pile drivers are, what they are used for, and then we can look at the best way to acquire such devices, if they are suitable for your projects.
What are Pile Drivers?
In essence, a pile driver is a piece of machinery that drives piles (poles) into the ground. The earliest pile drivers used just a guided weight that came down on a pile, driving it into the ground. There are many varieties of pile driver available, such as the following:
Types of Pile Drivers
Diesel hammer – This variety uses a piston weight and cylinder, which drops the piston, triggers the release and combustion of diesel fuel which in turn drives the piston back up to start the process again.
Hydraulic hammer – This machine works in a very similar way to the traditional diesel hammer but it is more environmentally friendly and less noisy, which are both attractive benefits in the modern age of construction, especially in urban areas.
Hydraulic press in – The hydraulic press-in is a popular alternative where the vibrations caused by other kinds of pile drivers must be avoided. This device is used often to drive steel pipes in large construction projects.
Vibratory pile driver – This device must be installed to a site by crane and it is used for driving or the extraction of materials. Vertical travel lead systems are often used in bridge construction.
Piling rig – A piling rig is very widely used in construction and civil engineering and used for making foundations.
How to Source Pile Drivers
Of course pile drivers of all varieties can be purchased, and this makes sense if this is essential equipment for your work, and equipment that you will use regularly. A pile driver is a serious investment, but if you will use it often then it will be worth it.
Another alternative is to hire a pile driver, and again, there are various devices available for short term and longer term hire, from firms such as Piletec. Hiring this equipment could make sense if you need a pile driver just once in a while, or perhaps for a one-off project. Consider your needs and your working budget and the best option should be obvious.
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