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Spring/Summer
2021 Edition
Browse our most sought-after seasonal
hires, everything you need for a
busy Spring and Summer
Inside this issue
The latest eco products
Cleaning and gardening
equipment
AirCon and cooling
solutions
And much more…
trust us to deliver
speedyservices.com /spring-summer
Welcome Contents
08
trust us to deliver
Keeping you informed about Expertly equipped About Speedy 4
for every step
what’s new at Speedy. As the UK’s leading tools, Speedy in the news 6
equipment and plant hire
Speedy will make sure that company, we are equipped Energise and our
you are always equipped to support your business eco product range 8
for business; reducing risks, on every project.
Cooling19
managing costs and ensuring Hire or buy
compliance allowing you the Products can be hired Access 22
time and focus to do what you or purchased – choose
from our wide range of Powered Access 25
do best. over 3,000 product lines
So whether you are looking to hire or buy for hire and 8,000 to Training27
purchase. In addition we
equipment, update your training or need
can supply non-standard Comms 30
help in an emergency, make Speedy your
items, which we source
first contact. directly from our Fencing, Barrier and
network of quality Temporary Flooring 31
approved partners.
Concreting33
4 hour delivery
22
nationwide on over Dust 36
350 popular products
We can deliver over 350 of Cleaning38
our most popular products
direct to you within 4 Landscaping
hours – nationwide, & Gardening 42
when you order by 3pm.
Guaranteed, or get 1 week Pipework and
free hire. Engineering 44
Look out for the
Survey 46
following icon
throughout equip,
Power & Air 49
online and on the
42
Speedy app.
Lifting and
Lloyds British 52
Important information:
Measurements are approximate. Errors and Omissions
Excluded. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. Full Find your nearest
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terms and conditions are shown online. All images are for
illustration purposes only. Not all products and services are service centre
available in all locations – check availability in advance.
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About Speedy trust us to deliver
Hire Buy Test Train
At Speedy, we’re making your life easier with We are your partner for the purchase of products, We offer over 200 years’ experience in testing, We offer industry-leading, award-winning training
an industry-leading hire range and nationwide tools and accessories. Quality products from inspection and certification services delivered that helps thousands of our customers work more
availability. We can support you with all of market leading brands. through Lloyds British. effectively and safely than ever before.
your project needs, wherever you are working.
Our extensive range of products available to Our expertise covers a wealth of disciplines Our core training covers the following courses
Our huge industry-leading hire range includes: purchase: including but not limited to: including but not limited to:
Low level access Communications Abrasives Nails, screws and Testing inspection and Design, manufacturing Access training Site and traffic
Powered access Survey Burning and welding fixings certification and refurbishment Confined space training management training
Compressors, Plant Adhesives, sealants and Lifting equipment Crane services Training services Dust management and Tools and survey
generators and pumps Lifting coatings Packaging supplies Design and Specialist testing awareness training training
Tools Safety equipment and Catering and janitorial Power tools manufacture services Lifting training Professional services
Heating, ventilation atex Cutting and drilling PPE Height safety Plant training NVQs
and cooling Pipework and Hand tools and Oils, gases and fluids Lifting and safety Safety equipment, first Apprenticeships
Lighting engineering specialist hand tools Rail equipment sales aid and fire
Site and traffic Rail Equipment sales Signage
management Electrical equipment Survey equipment
Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features
8,000 core products. 36,000 products Pressure testing facilities to carry out Nationwide audited
Over 2,000 product lines
in our extended range pressure tests up to 30,000 psi training locations
Latest innovations and the most Essential hire accessories Testing and inspection including Flexible delivery: on- or off-site; and
sustainable solutions held nationally structural testing, proof load now in e-learning format as well
Full nationwide coverage Delivered by us. We offer the most Height safety testing, certification and Bespoke training design
with over 200 locations complete supply service in the UK installation and development
4 hour nationwide delivery on 350+ Bespoke to you. We understand that Examination of equipment covering Over 200 ‘off the shelf’ accredited
of our most popular products no two companies are the same LOLER, PSSR, COSHH, PUWER and certificated courses
Specialist plant and equipment hire Central Distribution warehouse Crane services including installation, Our delegates are 95% satisfied
through our Partnered Services and over 200 locations repairs and breakdown with our training courses
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Speedy in the News New Speedy centre set to support South
Yorks’ construction and rail businesses
Speedy’s Chief
Operating Officer
joins industry’s
Speedy has launched a new regional service centre in Doncaster to
support construction and rail engineering firms across the region. top construction
sustainability board
B&Q and Speedy trial
The new 15,000 sq ft centre on Sandall Stones Road, Kirk Sandall,
is four times the size of its previous site on Kelham Street, and the Speedy’s chief operating
new outlets
business is expecting to take on new staff as it continues to expand officer Dan Evans has joined
its service offering locally. the Supply Chain Sustainability
B&Q, the UK’s leading home improvement retailer, and Read more School board as the organisation
Speedy, the UK’s leading provider of tools and equipment hire, ramps-up its focus on helping the
announce the extension of a trial of new tool and equipment industry meet the challenging
hire outlets within B&Q. sustainability targets set out by
Speedy Powered
The concessions, typically about 90sqm in size, give B&Q retail Speedy ramps Speedy the UK Construction Strategy
Access invest £2m in 2025.
and trade customers the option to hire tools and equipment up operations fuels a more
low emission fleet
from Speedy as part of their B&Q shopping trip.
in Swindon sustainable Read more
Speedy Powered Access, has
Read more to support future with
expanded its fleet of low emission Speedy makes £1.5m
region’s £5 million power
equipment with a £2m investment investment in new hoist
business investment
in 50 new hybrid boom lifts to help
division and lifting products
customers reduce pollution and Speedy has launched Speedy has invested
Speedy has made an initial £1.5M investment
meet carbon targets. a new Regional Service £5 million in generators,
to launch a new specialist hoisting division.
The hybrid system used by the new Centre in Swindon to biofuels and mobile
expand the specialist fuel stations to support Its first dedicated hoisting depot is based at
boom lifts, manufactured by Milton
construction hire customers in reducing a new 52,000 ft² hub in Birmingham that will
Keynes access specialist Niftylift,
services it provides to on-site carbon emissions. provide customers with access to the UK’s
allows power to be automatically
businesses across the largest range of GEDA hoisting equipment to
drawn from both the diesel engine The business has added
region. hire on a Nationwide basis, offering working
and the electric battery pack. over 200 new generators
load ranges of 200kg to 2 tonnes.
Read more The new 8,500 sq ft ranging from 20kva
centre at Kembrey up to 500kva to create Read more
Speedy first to market with new battery Place, Kembrey Street, a 2,500-strong fleet
will double the size of which is compatible with
powered lighting launch
its previous depot on Hydrotreated Vegetable
Speedy is set to become the first hire provider to launch a new line of Cheney Manor Industrial Oil (HVO) fuel. Customers
high-performance battery powered lighting towers, the first of their Estate and the business who choose to operate
type in the UK, which will help contractors reduce on-site emissions and expects to grow the their equipment with
make significant savings in fuel costs. site’s workforce as it HVO fuel have the
The UK’s leading tool and equipment hire provider has invested in 300 continues to expand its opportunity to reduce
MX Fuel Tower Lights, manufactured by Milwaukee, following successful service offering. emissions by up to 90%
trials with national customers including Balfour Beatty. Read more compared to using diesel.
Read more Read more 
08 Equip Spring/Summer 2021 Edition Energise and our Eco Product Range We can supply a range of products that help to minimise the impact on the environment. In the last year: • We expanded our • Our Powered Access Check out ECO product ECO product range, business made a range here and throughout classified as our multi-million-pound the guide, just look out for products that provide an investment in hybrid the following icons. environmental benefits, boom lifts, which can to approximately 20% of run for a full day on our itemised equipment a single charge in fleet, providing our electric-only mode. customers with latest • Our Chief Operating innovative solutions. Officer, Dan Evans, • We made a £2.8 joined the Supply million investment in Chain Sustainability our lighting fleet to School board as boost our low emission the organisation offering, which now ramps-up its focus on includes 50 solar helping the industry powered lighting towers. meet its challenging • HVO fuel became our sustainability targets. standard low emission • We won the Hire fuel. For every 500 litres Award of Excellence used, one tonne of CO2 (HAE) for sustainability is saved compared to for the second fossil fuels. consecutive year.
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Cordless Technology Milwaukee Milwaukee
M18 Cordless Cordless
Reciprocating Saw Angle Grinder
We are proud to stock Milwaukee HD 15/0476 13/0186
a full range of cordless Cordless
power tools from Hammer Drill
leading manufacturers Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR
10/0354 18V cordless reciprocating saw 115mm cordless angle grinder
including Hilti, Makita
is designed for cutting metal,
Rotary Hammer is designed to use abrasive discs
and Milwaukee. 11/0140
wood, pruning and composite for cutting or grinding metal and
In partnership materials. The saw is equipped stone or a diamond blade for
18V cordless combi drill designed for
with Milwaukee, with high cutting efficiency cutting masonry and concrete.
hammer drilling, drilling and screwing which
we introduced the while ensuring low vibration.
can be used on construction materials such 36V cordless rotary hammer
innovative red lithium- ORDER
as concrete, brick, wood and metal. drill designed for drilling, ONLINE NOW
ion battery technology ORDER
ONLINE NOW
hammer drilling and chiselling. £30.00
into our cordless range, PER WEEK
ORDER £33.00 Ideally suited for building and
ensuring the equipment ONLINE NOW PER WEEK construction environments.
we supply is as efficient £30.00
PER WEEK
and environmentally
ORDER
friendly as possible. ONLINE NOW
£40.00
Progressing from PER WEEK
this, we continue to
invest in suppliers
who have innovated
with sustainable
Introducing the
NEW MX Fuel Lighting Tower
and efficient
cordless technology
throughout all our
product categories, by the trades, without the • 27,000 lumens of task or
further strengthening hazards associated with area lighting
our commitment to emissions, noise, vibration, • Zero noise and zero
sustainable product A new way to light and the frustrations of petrol emissions
development. your site. maintenance. Additionally • Versatile 3m high tower light
The first product from the eliminating tripping breakers, for indoor and outdoor use
ground- breaking MX FUEL™ voltage drops and trip hazards. • Withstands up to 55 km/h of
Click on cordless system revolutionises Each solution on the MX FUEL™ wind
any product
Add it to your basket
the lighting equipment market. system goes beyond the With the MX Fuel system you
and hire today
The new system delivers limitations of petrol and AC, are one step closer to a greener,
online!
the performance, run time operating on one completely safer and more productive
and durability demanded compatible battery system. jobsite.
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Makita DHP482 18V Cordless Dust Extraction
Combi Driver Unit - DC2800C/
10/0355 DC2900C
13/0141
The DC 2900 is suitable
for vacuum cleaning and
18V Cordless combi drill
source extraction from
designed for hammer
handheld power tools (with
drilling, drilling and
up to 5” suction casings)
screwing which can be
and small table saws.
used on construction
materials such as concrete,
ORDER
brick, wood and metal. ONLINE NOW
£70.00
PER WEEK
ORDER
ONLINE NOW
£30.00
PER WEEK
Milwaukee M18 3 Head
Led Battery Stand Light
22/0049
Cut Off Saw - 2 Stroke - This cordless light has multiple uses
300mm such as work light and an area light
which makes this very
15/0230
adaptable to the
work environment,
such as in
Compact and robust construction and
with extremely low industrial areas.
vibration levels (3.9m/s²)
the STIHL TS410 Petrol Masonry ORDER
ONLINE NOW
Cut Saw has built in performance
ORDER £29.00
and durability as standard for ONLINE NOW PER WEEK
cutting through stone, concrete, £25.00
PER WEEK
brickwork and masonry materials.
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Cutting Station 12m Bi Fuel Artic Solar Welfare and Accommodation
15/0259 Boom Narrow We have access to the widest range of temporary accommodation
77/1314 and welfare facilities on the market, providing an unlimited range
of self-powered, self-sufficient mobile welfare buildings, ideal for
A multi-purpose, cutting, mobile Electric remote sites where there is no electricity, water or drains.
workstation that eliminates the Compact The compact 12.2m Nifty Ranging from instant start welfare and the Snoozepod to Solar Loos
need for a separate cutting room Excavator HR12NDE with both battery we have a full range sustainable options which help to reduce fuel
and is essential for safely cutting and diesel power is the UK’s consumption, CO2 and noise emissions.
The new 19c-1e gives
lengths, such as conduit, timber, you the freedom most popular indoor/outdoor
cable tray and pipe. to work anywhere, self-propelled boom. Just CALL PARTNERED
1.5m wide and under SERVICES ON
anytime with quick
ORDER 3000kg the machine is easy
0345 600 3546
ONLINE NOW
charging and enough TO ORDER TODAY
£95.00 battery life to let you to transport between sites.
PER WEEK
1100 Litre Washer work for a full day on
a single charge. With 3
Bowser - Towable
charging options, you
Vortex Rotary 27/0070 can get to work when
Atomiser Mobile and where it suits you.
C/W Generator
13/0168 When electric and CALL PARTNERED
SERVICES ON
water mains supply is 0345 600 3546
unavailable, the washer TO ORDER TODAY
110v mobile solution to localised bowser solves your Mi-Tower
odour & dust issues. It can be set problem. Fitted with
26/3523
to produce a variety of different electric start, diesel
droplet sizes allowing it to be pressure washer 3000 psi
adjusted to suit each individual cold water is fed straight
need, achieving the optimal droplet from the bowser tank. MI TOWER is the world’s first one-man,
size to tackle the specific issue. quick assembly access tower, making
ORDER scaffolding access available to the
ONLINE NOW
individual. The unique design allows
ORDER £250.00
ONLINE NOW PER WEEK a single worker to erect the sturdy
£372.35 scaffold tower in under 10 minutes
PER WEEK
ORDER
ONLINE NOW
£120.00
PER WEEK
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Click on
Pop Up Push10 Pro 60 kVA Generator Sound Barrier PS1000 X Scanner any product
5m Working Height 415/3/50 08/0858 with Monitor
Platform 41/0060 24/0073
26/2984
Quick to install, easy to transport
ECAT4+
60kVA generator engineered for use and re-useable – our Speedy The Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan system
Detector with
The Pro IQ push around lift is designed in a variety of applications where Barriers are the ideal solution to detects reinforcing bars, pre- and Strike Dept
temporary power is required. your on-site noise reduction issues. post-tensioned tendons, metal 24/5355
to provide the safest access solution
Perfect for sites located close pipes, plastic pipes, electric cables
for working at height. This push around
to residential areas, our Speedy and glass-fibre cables in minutes –
lift has been designed specifically for
Barriers can be mounted next to even over large concrete areas.
low-level access and can withstand the The ECAT4+ cable
each other to create an effective
demands of everyday use on site while locator is engineered
barrier system which reduces noise ORDER
offering enhanced safety features. to deliver precision for
and is weather resistant, so can be ONLINE NOW
used all year round.
£1388.75 damage prevention
PER WEEK
when locating buried
cables and pipes.
ORDER
ONLINE NOW
£20.00 ORDER
PER WEEK ONLINE NOW
£80.00
PER WEEK
Plant Oil Spill Guard – Large
08/1715
Retro fit and low
carbon NVQs The Plant Nappy is a practical solution to current
spill prevention products, allowing fuels and oils to
available be absorbed into the base and contain the spillage GS18 T LTE Unlimited
• Cavity Wall Insulation whilst allowing clean water to escape. GNSS SmartAntenna
• Cladding Occupations 24/4567
• Cold Roof Insulation ORDER
ONLINE NOW
• External Wall Insulation
£35.00
• Fenestration Installation PER WEEK
The Leica GS18 T-GNSS RTK Rover
system is designed with Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
0330 088 9671 and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK),
enquiries@geason.co.uk this system enables surveyors to
capture accurate positioning data.
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New fPod® Elite and Fuel Management
Our new fPod® Elite is an MID approved fuel station,
Cooling
a single refuelling point for your site that services Speedy can provide a complete range of cooling solutions for every
every fuel user and contractor. It will help to reduce working environment.
vehicle movements and fuel containers on site, with
environmental, safety and cost benefits for all users.
Plus an additional feature of the fPod® Elite is that it
allows direct billing of all subcontractors.
240V Turbo Fan Evaporative
20/0020 Cooler – Large
With a fuel management system installed, we can
20/0039
ensure deliveries are made only when you need
them and guarantee that you never run out of fuel.
500mm Industrial cooling fan is
ideal for increasing ventilation and
New HVO Fuel
Hugely powerful air
air circulation designed for use in conditioning system with
now available
industrial, commercial, retail and the power to cool a 50m²
leisure facilities. room. Ideal for shops, pubs,
clubs, workshops, and other
HVO stands for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, a form ORDER indoor areas.
ONLINE NOW
of renewable diesel that has been produced from
£60.00 110V Turbo Fan
vegetable fats and oils. Unlike regular biodiesel, PER WEEK ORDER
20/0018 ONLINE NOW
hydrogen is used as a catalyst in the creation
£80.00
process instead of methanol. PER WEEK
Key Facts
• Up to 90% reduction in harmful emissions
• All deliveries are carbon offset – at no extra cost
to you Evaporative Cooler -
• Safer Handling, reduced emissions and cleaner Medium
burning 20/0038
• Simply top up your existing stock and go
240v Evaporative Cooler uses the
HVO fuel provided by Speedy is our standard low ‘evaporation reduces heat’ principle.
emission fuel, it is the only HVO fuel approved Not only can it reduce heat but
for use in Speedy equipment. It has been widely also can filter dust from the air and
adopted in the UK as a drop-in diesel replacement improves the air quality. Can be used
by: centrally fuelled fleets both on-road, off-road, in gyms and shops.
marine, and in back-up power applications where
it helps to meet the new MCPD requirements. ORDER
ONLINE NOW
£42.75
PER WEEKOrder via the App or online at speedyservices.com /spring-summer 21
Air Conditioner - Small
Industrial
20/0031
Units
This portable air conditioner is
Air Conditioners
designed with a cooling capacity
of 9,000 BTU. Ideal for use in small A range of cooling
ORDER solutions ideal for
offices, shops, in the home and ONLINE NOW
offers a reliable solution to internal £32.62 offices, server rooms
PER WEEK and for factory and
cooling.
event cooling hire.
• Portable air
Air Conditioner
conditioners
- Medium ORDER
ONLINE NOW • Split air
20/0032 £90.00 conditioners
PER WEEK
• Mono-block/
exhaust tube units
A compact and convenient portable air
• Evaporative coolers
conditioning unit, ideal for creating a pleasant
Chillers
working environment in offices, computer
rooms, conference rooms and other domestic A range of chillers
and commercial spaces. They are designed for simple comfort
with automatic thermostat controls, easy to cooling through to
operate temperature and fan controls. emergency support
for temperature
critical areas and
Air Conditioner manufacturing
- Heavy Duty processes.
20/0034 • Chillers
• Heat pump chillers
• Air handlers
240v Portable Air Conditioner tough, reliable • Fan coils for
with castors for easy manoeuvrability. cooling
Versatile air conditioning unit ideal for
• Low temperature
factories, studios, industrial use, laboratories,
air handlers
workshops, and perhaps the most popular
use of this very adaptable air con unit is in
server room cooling applications. CALL PARTNERED
SERVICES ON
ORDER 0345 600 3546
ONLINE NOW TO ORDER TODAY
£150.00
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Access
Click on
any product
Sales
Prefer to purchase your We can deliver training
From ladders and scaffold towers to steps and platforms, you can
cooling solution then see nationally PLUS fully hire a wide range of access equipment with Speedy online.
funded NVQs can be
a sample of our offering achieved if eligible in the
below.
below areas:
PopUp BS8620 BoSS Narrow Quick-Step
• Black Country Mi-Tower Podium Step 1.8m Tower 200 Access
• Derby
Desk Fan 12” 240v • Greater Cambridge
Quick 1.5m 5.3m Handrail Platform
B020020025A-s • Greater Peterborough Assembly 26/3073 Height 1.96m
• Nottingham
12” desk fan is designed for • Swindon & Wiltshire Access Tower N18053 26/0009
circulating air using • Worcestershire Platform Designed to be
the oscillation 26/3523 The Lyte Ladder used in narrow and
and tilt LYTEPOD15X is awkward locations, all Easy to operate and
functions. a superb quality towers are supplied maintain with no
anti-surf podium. with full instructions batteries, electrics or
MI TOWER is the world’s
Ultra-stable design for safe erection. pumps, the Quick Step
first one-man, quick
complies fully is extremely efficient
assembly access tower,
with the latest BS and downtime
making scaffolding
8620 standard for
Pop Up Pro 10 access available to the
podiums.
is reduced to an
Pedestal Fan 400m IQ 3m Platform individual. The unique absolute minimum.
3 Speed 240v Push Around design allows a single
ORDER ORDER
worker to erect the
Scissor Lift
B020020030A-s ONLINE NOW ONLINE NOW
sturdy scaffold tower in £55.00 £60.00
16” pedestal fan is designed 26/2984 PER WEEK PER WEEK
under 10 minutes.
for circulating air using the
oscillation and tilt functions.
ORDER
ONLINE NOW
Elite AC1600E Air The Pro IQ push around £120.00
PER WEEK
Conditioner 16000 lift is designed to provide
the safest access solution
BTU 240v 37Kg
for working at height.
B020010040A-s This push around lift
240v Portable Air Conditioner, has been designed
compact with castors for easy We are here to support you with
1 Longwall Avenue Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 1NA specifically for low-level
manoeuvrability. Designed with your professional development. access and can withstand
automatic thermostat controls, If you’d like to find out more the demands of everyday
please call 0330 088 9671
easy to operate temperature and or email use on site while offering
fan controls. enquiries@geason.co.uk enhanced safety features.Order via the App or online at speedyservices.com /spring-summer 25
Powered Access
Speedy Powered Access is one of the UK’s largest providers of
specialist powered access equipment, training and services.
Hire Niftylift HR21 Hybrid Boom
The HR21s are fuel efficient, economically friendly and will lift 2
We offer a wide range
persons and their tools to a working height of 20.8m or a working
of equipment for
outreach of 13m.
both short and long
term requirements,
all available from
our specialist service
centres which are
spread across the UK.
Skyjack SJ6832RT
9.75m Scissor Lift
Diesel 454Kg SWL
Skyjack rough terrain scissor Skyjack Sj3219 7.8m
lifts boast impressive platform (19ft) Scissor Lift
capacities and industry-leading 227kg Capacity
gradeability (up to 50%).
Skyjacks electrically powered DC
scissor lifts offer a quiet, compact and
versatile package with zero emissions,
and are capable of manoeuvring in
confined indoor and outdoor job sites
and are suitable for a wide range
of construction, maintenance, and
industrial applications.26 Equip Spring/Summer 2021 Edition Order via the App or online at speedyservices.com /spring-summer 27
Genie Z-45 FE
The Genie® Z®-45 FE hybrid
articulating boom lift is the
Training
Getting trained with Speedy
Servicing
If you own your own platform
Training
ideal, environment-friendly
Powered Access couldn’t be easier! then why not let Speedy We offer industry-leading, award-winning training that helps thousands of our
Powered Access thoroughly customers work more effectively and safely than ever before.
solution for increased When you enrol on an IPAF, PASMA,
look after your examinations
efficiency and low cost of or any other training course, you
and servicing requirements.
operation. In ‘all-electric’ can be sure that you and your staff Our training company Geason Key Features
mode it offers a full work will be trained to a high level of It is a legal requirement, - A Speedy business brings
day of emissions-free run competence. Our professional, under the Lifting Operation together 15 years of industry- Nationwide audited
time on a single battery highly qualified instructors conduct Lifting Equipment Regulations leading experience, to offer training locations
charge. In ‘hybrid’ mode, it and supervise all training courses that a Competent Approved customers an end-to-end
offers one week of run time and guarantee a successful and Person inspects your platform training solution. Bespoke training design
with a single tank of diesel. unique learning experience. every six months. All of our and development
We have now combined our
inspection engineers are extensive range of safety and
Training can be undertaken on site Flexible delivery: on- or
Powered Access specialists skills courses with a wide off-site; and now in
or at one of our 11 Speedy Powered
qualified to IPAF CAP standards. variety of apprenticeships, e-learning format as
Access’ facilities across the UK.
NVQs and professional skills well
Having your platform regularly
Call the team on: 01924 908457
serviced will improve machine training. This equips our learners Over 200 ‘off the
or email training@
reliability and increase with nationally recognised shelf’ accredited and
speedypoweredaccess.com
productivity. qualifications and transferable certificated courses
for more information.
skills, allowing them to work Our delegates are
You will be notified of
more effectively and safely 95% satisfied with our
excessive wear before it
than ever before. Whether training courses
becomes a major problem,
you are focused on a specific
reducing the risk of breakdown
field, a more general approach
and cost of repair. Regular
in construction, or gaining/
servicing also extends the
upgrading a CSCS card, we are
life of the equipment and
here to help.
improves overall operation.
Haulotte Star10
10m Mast Lift
200kgcap C/W
3m Outreach
The agile Star10 lifting
mast has been built
with the ability to work
in tight confined
spaces in mind. Get in touch:
0345 602 6060
info@speedypoweredaccess.com
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How we work NVQs Apprenticeships
We work in partnership with our Construction Construction
customers to create a tailored • Level 1 Certificate in
solution designed around the construction skills Whether you’re
needs of their business and the
• Level 2 Bricklayer a construction
capability of their workforce.
• Level 2 Fenestration • Level 2 Property worker wanting
We listen, evaluate your current
situation and offer bespoke • Level 2 Insulation and
maintenance operative to elevate
programmes by listening building treatments - cavity • Level 2 Hire controller your skills and
carefully to your specific wall, loft insulation (cold (plant, tools & equipment)
upgrade your
requirements and only then we roof), external wall (boarder/ • Level 4 Construction site
CSCS card,
start to work with you to design finisher) supervisor
the solution.
or a business
• Level 2 specialised cladding Professional services
We use our expertise,
owner wanting
• Level 2 and 3 Customer
experience, skills and resources • Provide advice on the • Safety equipment, first aid service
to upskill your
to provide high quality skills use of the supply chain’s and fire. • Level 2 Curtain wall installation
• Level 3 Business employees, our
development and training, while Apprenticeship Levy Funds • Site and traffic management • Level 2 Interior systems - dry
administrator 100% funded
we ensure and maintain high for the skills development lining fixing/finishing
standards. programme.
training.
• Level 3 Team leader/ NVQ Training
• Level 2 Passive fire protection
We monitor, and provide • CITB Approved Training
• Tools and survey supervisor is for you if
trainingavailable are • Level 2 General construction
robust, rigorous and continuous Organisation (ATO) for all grant submitted in a timely manner operations (GCO)
• Level 4 Sales executive you live in
quality assurance that includes streams. We can help with and recorded. • Level 2 Plastering
• Level 5 Operations/ the following
management reporting and grant administration if desired.
• Level 2 Decorative occupations
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6 Overhead Crane Safety Tips to Want to talk about 6. Modernise your
Protect your Workers
modernising your overhead cranes
equipment? Technology is always working to
Speak to us today. improve overhead crane safety.
Overhead cranes are an indispensable part of approach to safety has to be applied across the Retrofitting older equipment
many industries, used to lift heavy objects which board to mitigate equipment downtime and, with newer safety features is an
workers couldn’t safely handle manually. Cranes, potential injury to users. effective way to improve crane
safety across your site.
like most industrial equipment, can pose a risk to Our crane experts have highlighted the top 6 tips 4. Train your 5. Preventative
users. This risk is exacerbated if the equipment is Over time, electrical control
which all businesses operating an overhead crane operators maintenance
used incorrectly or poorly maintained. should be following: systems and certain mechanical
The majority of crane accidents In combination with mandatory parts can become compromised,
Crane safety has to be at the top of anyone’s
are caused by human error. Be thorough examinations, especially as stricter rules and
mind who uses an overhead crane. A proactive
it incorrect use of the cranes or you must undertake regular regulations come into force.
even just inefficient use. These preventative maintenance.
3. Treat the Upgrading systems in your crane
things often lead to crane safety As we mentioned at the not only improves reliability
crane with issues, premature wear and, start of the blog, a proactive and safety, it likely increases
respect ultimately, costly downtime. approach to crane safety is the availability of parts should
A crane is not a toy so To provide optimal safety vital to minimising risk to your you need to undertake more
don’t treat it as one. conditions, crane operators workers. A vigorous preventative comprehensive repairs.
Accidents can happen should be trained thoroughly maintenance programme can
Improved LED lighting can
and can sometimes be on the tools they use. Operators drastically reduce the likelihood
increase visibility whilst at the
deadly. Overhead crane should also have a detailed of equipment failure and injury
same time lowering power
safety must be taken understanding of safe rigging to workers.
consumption. LED lighting also
seriously. techniques, load control (i.e. be There’s no one-size-fits-all has the added benefit of being
able to anticipate and control approach to preventative more focused which should
1 Ensure the route you load swing should it arise) and maintenance. The rollout of any limit glare and minimise any
take with the load is be able to recognise potential such programme should fit your chance of your operators being
clear of personnel hazards at all times. work schedule - minimising intermittently blinded.
Investing in the training of your disruption - and your equipment.
1. Robust daily (& pre- 2. Visibility 2 Do not get distracted
crane operations staff is vital to Preventative maintenance will
Another potential modernisation
while operating the which can increase overhead
operational) checks regime Clear visibility of your load maintaining safety on site and save you money and distress in
crane crane safety is the addition of
The first thing to implement - if you’re at all times and clear sight- ensuring that you’re limiting the long-term.
3 Never swing the load radio controls for the crane.
not already doing so - is a thorough daily lines are vitally important. crane downtime as much as Speak to one of our experts Remote/radio controllers give
checklist to inspect the equipment. Double-check that you 4 Never exceed the possible. The correct training of about how Lloyds British your operators increased freedom
always have a clear line lifting capacity of employees saves you money in could build a preventative
From the floor, you should run through a as they’re no longer shackled
of sight of the load. This is the crane or attached the long-run. maintenance package that
series of visual checks to assess the state to pendant control cables.
especially true when using lifting equipment works for you.
of the equipment. Checking at the start of If you’d like to consider further Your operators can distance
remote controls. And… perhaps more than
each shift allows you to identify issues very training for your team. Lloyds themselves from the load to
early and - hopefully - long before they Make sure that there are anything else British offers substantial crane better position themselves in
turn into a true danger to your workers. no obstacles on the floor - 5 Never move loads operator training and safe a safer location, better able to
Crane safety begins with your daily checks. human or otherwise! over people slinging techniques. identify hazards and react quicker.You can also read
