HIRE AND RENTAL JULY 2013 ISSUE 2

Hire&Rental NEW ZEALAND

ISSUE 2

Kärcher Professional Anthracite Launch PAGE 6

The Presidents Cup PAGE 4

Height safety PAGE 16

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Editorial

from the president Presidents Cup Taupo 2013

Have you registered for the conference yet?

Business Related Workshop Sessions These workshops will give you value insights to changes in the way we are conducting business, our legal responsibilities, social media and how you could use this to grow your businesses, succession within your business and lots more...

The HIANZ annual conference and trade show is a once a year opportunity for business owners, CEO’s, senior managers and employees to get together in a non-competitive environment to discuss industry trends, legislative issues, talk with suppliers, attend workshops and catch up with old friends.

In today’s busy and fast paced business world, a conference is the ideal vehicle to take some time away, gather your thoughts to reenergise yourself and your business.

We have taken on board the membership feedback and have returned to the more traditional style conference and trade show this year.

We have engaged with some fantastic speakers to bring you workshops relative to today’s market that will include social media and succession planning.

Supplier up take has been fantastic.

Booth space is now at a premium.

We are doing our best to arrange additional display area so please contact us if you have not registered as a supplier and we will do our best to accommodate you.

The special working groups continue

with our two major projects EWP code of practice and Marquee best practise guide.

Both projects are moving along and there will be more detailed reporting at conference.

We are very fortunate to have as our guest speaker Sir Gordon Tietjens.

Over the past 20 years he has brought at least 38 All Blacks into the limelight - including Christian Cullen and Jonah Lomu - and taught many more the hard-earned values of discipline.

This year has seen significant change in the make-up of our major hire companies. The merger of Hirepool and Hirequip and McEntee Hire sold to Kennards. These companies are very good operators utilising thoroughly tested and documented procedures, a well maintained and modern hire fleet all of which help raise the bar and awareness of hire in New Zealand.

We look forward to meeting with the new look teams in Taupo.

I look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Kind Regards, TIM MIKKELSEN President | HIANZ

Networking?

By far, one of the most underrated activities at conference! By attending an industry conference you get the opportunity to network with your industry peers, initiate discussions, ask questions, compare key areas of your business with others, learn of business trends, industry issues, hear about successes and the list goes on ....

If you are serious about hire, and growing your business, register today! www.hianz.net.nz/conference

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Presidents Cup Taupo 2013

Hire Industry Conference 2013 will take place in Taupo from the 10th September. An annual event that spans over three decades, and continues to be a fantastic place for delegates to gather and enjoy the many benefits and opportunities consistent with Industry Conferences.

The 2013 event has a strong focus on business development with guest speakers and industry related workshops to ensure that delegates obtain good advice and tips to improve areas of their respective businesses. These sessions will provide attendee’s with value insights to changes in the way we are conducting business, our legal responsibilities, social media and how you could use this to grow your businesses, succession planning and lots more...

And how about “networking opportunities” ..... by far, one of the most significant benefits!

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The 2013 event has a strong focus on business development with guest speakers and industry related workshops...

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When you attend an industry conference, you get the opportunity to network with your industry peers, initiate

discussions, ask questions, compare key areas of your business with others, learn of business trends, industry issues, great ideas and the list goes on.

Trade shows are another key part of HIANZ Conferences. Industry suppliers use this time to promote their products and services to hire companies, whilst hire companies use this time to check out new equipment options, new product lines, enhancements to existing products, and services on offer that will compliment or grow their business.

Over the past two years, conference provided only limited options for suppliers to be involved, which has created a real appetite this year. The trade show consists of 50 trade booths all fully booked.

This great annual event has always been well supported by

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Hire Companies and Industry Suppliers, Conference is a congenial environment where companies can openly communicate between each other and to the association.

Open dialogue is encouraged to ensure the Hire Industry Association supports and protect the interests of all

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Contributions from these companies, allow the Association to enhance its services and conference format to benefit the membership.

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members. The levels of participation and enthusiasm certainly make the conference a very enjoyable and worthwhile event.

The Annual Dinner on Thursday night will play host to the 2013 ‘Hire Excellence’ Industry Awards. An opportunity to showcase companies who strive for excellence in their

business, and in turn raise the profile of hire in their communities.

The Association is very grateful for the support of Youngman Richardson & Co as Principal Sponsors, and ICIB with NZI Insurance as conference support sponsors. Contributions from these companies, allow the Association to enhance its services and conference format to benefit the membership.

This event is well planned to give you maximum value for money, while at

the same time having lots of fun and enjoying the company of friends and fellow industry. Don’t miss it … register today.

The HIANZ membership continues to experience growth and the Association strives to support all key segments of the industry. If you are interested in joining the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand, please refer to the website – www.hianz.net.nz or contact General Manager, Phil Tindle on 07–8738957.

All attendees have a chance to win A BRAND NEW

HAINES HUNTER SF535

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KARCHER

Anthracite appearance – Yellow at heart.

Customer satisfaction is Karchers top priority and Karchers ongoing dialogue with professional users is an important channel for recognizing potential. One example of this is the unmistakable new anthracite colour system currently being launched for Kärcher Professional cleaning machinery. The colour separation means that Kärcher Professional machines can now be recognized at a glance and fulfills the frequent customer request for discreet, inconspicuous devices which also requires less visual care as anthracite simply looks cleaner for longer.

The crucial innovation of the new colour system however is a simplification of operation to levels not previously possible: control elements are yellow, maintenance and service elements are light grey.

This means that learning safe and error free operation are much easier to achieve.

Kärcher is also well known for

having the widest range of cleaning machinery, attachments and cleaning agents available to the Hire Industry.

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Karcher is also well known for having the widest range of cleaning machinery attachments and cleaning agents available to the Hire Industry.

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Water blasters continue to be a very popular choice by hire customers and with Kärchers Professional range catering to a wide demand of cleaning applications and formats including

electric, petrol & diesel versions in both hot & cold.

Hot water blasters are significantly more effective by cleaning up to 60% faster compared to cold water versions as hot water is able to break down dirt and grease more effectively.

Petrol driven water blasters are ideal where access to a power source is difficult.

Advantages of Karchers petrol water blasters like the HD1050B have an idle reduction mechanism which drops the revs when the gun trigger is not released, helping to prolong the life of the unit.

But where noise, ease of use or ease of transportation is more important, Kärcher compact electric cold water blasters are an ideal choice. Kärcher water blasting attachments like the Kärcher Hard Surface Cleaner can also help reduce cleaning time and depending on the application, can even give a better cleaning result.

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These are core attachments that many hire customers are unaware of and can give hire centres a unique point of difference and incremental hire opportunity.

For tougher applications that requiring vacuuming including building and construction sites, look no further than Kärcher’s professional range of vacuum cleaners. In particular, Kärcher’s patented TACT auto filter cleaning system is excellent when

vacuuming a variety of substances including gib dust, cement, liquids and coarse or fine dust. The TACT system cleans the flat pleated filter with strong air blasts, ensuring long periods of uninterrupted use and constant suction power which prolongs filter life and reduces overall maintenance costs.

The recessed flat pleated filter also allows for increased container capacity while also allowing for vacuuming of either wet or dry material without

having to change the filter.

One product often overlooked for hire are Sweepers. Lets face it, cleaning yards and large indoor areas the manual way is very tedious and often less effective. Kärcher Professional sweepers are a fast and effective way of cleaning large open areas, up to 3,600 m2h.

Kärcher sweepers are virtually dust free thanks to the controlled air flow and integrated dust filters. With both a main adjustable roller brush and side brush, effective cleaning can be achieved, even in tight corners.

For further information and/ or demonstration, call Kärcher on 0800KARCHER or contact your local rep (Deane Rogers-Upper NI 021 363834, Colin Hook – Lower NI 021 811623 or Ray Cordery South 021 467810).

Kärcher – makes a difference.

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Electrical Testing Courses

In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment (AS/NZS3760:2010) “Portable Appliance Testing is commonly known as PAT Testing” OVERVIEW OF THIS COURSE This course has been developed to give companies who need to meet the regulatory requirements for equipment tested and tagged to AS/NZS 3760:2010 greater flexibility and control over downtime, costs and risks around portable appliance safety.

PAT testing can be performed by a competent person who has been trained to undertake this work, with the skills and knowledge required to ensure it is done correctly and safely.

Having your own staff trained and competent to do is work efficiently, makes smart business sense. Our course goes beyond the minimum requirements. The course covers the important aspects of workplace safety, appropriate regulations, electrical principles, testing process and techniques, management of test data and potential customer issues.

THE COURSE The course is typically six hours in duration and is broken into segments catering for different skill levels. A comprehensive workbook provides course participants with a reference book for both during and after the course.

Those attending should be technically minded and able to demonstrate some mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn and undertake this work for their

AS/NZS3760:2010 COURSE OUTLINES • About AS/NZS3760:2010 • Regulatory requirements • Basic electrical safety • Basic electrical principles

employer or company.

A wide range of equipment commonly available for hire is reviewed and the testing requirements demonstrated with direct participant involvement.

Assessment The tutor, assesses the participants competence throughout the day, coupled with practical involvement and a written test questionnaire.

• Class 1 & 2 appliances

BENEFITS

• Testing methodology

You gain employees that are confident and competent to undertake this work for your

• Practical testing work

business. They will have a sense of being valued and skilled; better able to make

• Understanding test results

decisions on the safety of equipment, service or repair options.

• Tagging requirements

The course also covers understanding and using your current PAT equipment or advice

• Managing test data • Putting processes in place

on choosing a suitable PAT tester by evaluating and establishing the requirements of the business.

Contact us or book on line Phone: 07 873 8957 Fax: 07 873 8762 Mobile: 021 967 604 Email: phil.tindle@hianz.net.nz

www.hianz.net.nz

Anthracite appearance. Yellow at heart.

Customer satisfaction is Kärcher’s top priority. Only continual innovation brings about new and improved solutions for our customers. Kärcher Professional products are now building on their remarkable past success. Robust, with innovative technology and sustainable efficiency, they are setting new industry standards. Brand new professionalism in anthracite – now for all Kärcher Professional products.

Kärcher Professional: Efficiency in anthracite

0800 KARCHER

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AES Specialise in Heavy Duty Water blasting Equipment.

AES Water blasters import and manufacture a robust range of Electric, Petrol & Diesel powered water blasters and Hot/Steam cleaners.

AES select components from the best Italian and German suppliers for their equipment.

This robust equipment has proven itself after many years of heavy usage in the Hire industry.

The Electroblast 100/9 single phase electric water blaster features a 4 pole (1440 rpm) low speed heavy duty motor & UDOR crankshaft driven pump with

brass head and solid ceramic plungers.

This 9 L/min unit draws exactly 10 amps so can be hired out with confidence.

It is supplied on a portable chassis with a detachable handle enabling it to fit in the boot of a small car.

The Tornado range feature genuine Honda petrol engines with 2 year warranty, a reduction gearbox or coupling drive and Udor crankshaft driven pump.

Most popular sizes in the Hire industry are the 1500 psi @ 13 L/min, 2000 psi @ 15 L/min and 3000 psi @ 15 or 19 L/min.

A heavy duty gun and lance, 10 or 12 meter Gates wire braided hose and

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strong chassis with pneumatic wheels and detachable handle complete the package.

An extension of the Tornado range is the AES Trailer mounted petrol or diesel powered water blasters which are available in a variety of engine/pump outputs and a 250 or 550 litre water supply tank.

The strongly built single axle hot dip galvanized chassis features chequer plate guards, 12-24 volt LED lights and wind up jockey wheel. The chassis comes with a 5 year warranty.

The most popular sizes in the Hire industryare the 3000 psi, 19 L/min unit which is coupled to a Honda GX390

Over 30 electric and petrol powered versions to choose from, or we custom build to your requirements

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PORTABLE OR TRAILER MOUNTED Petrol or diesel powered Udor ceramic plunger pumps New Zealand made.

ARVEN SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS 1.25", 1.5" & 2" outlets Output to 700 L/min.

HOT AND STEAM CLEANERS 230v, 400v electric or self contained with diesel engine.

FREEPHONE: 0508 78 78 78 | www.aesblasters.co.nz Email: alan@aesblasters.co.nz | Address: 46 Sir William Ave, East Tamaki, Auckland

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electric start engine via a 2:1 reduction drive, and the 3000 psi, 32 L/min unit which is driven via a belt or reduction gearbox drive to the new generation Honda GX630 twin cylinder petrol engine.

The Honda is fitted with an hour meter which takes the guess work out of service intervals.

AES are the Sole Importers of Udor Plunger pumps for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

UDOR plunger pumps feature brass pump heads, solid ceramic plungers and stainless steel valve assemblies.

Long life and low servicing costs are standard features of Udor pumps.

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It is supplied on a portable chassis with a detachable handle enabling it to fit in the boot of a small car.

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Udor pumps are available from 4 L/min to 240 L/min and from 60 Bar (900 psi) to 1000 bar (14,500 psi) AES Pride themselves on their “on the shelf” spare parts back-up and have authorised service agents throughout New Zealand.

For further details contact Alan at AES Water blasters or browse the AES web site: www.aesblasters.co.nz

Presidents Cup Taupo 2013

A GREAT workshop to look forward to ...

SMART BUSINESS PRACTICES “HOW TO USE THE LAW TO YOUR ADVANTAGE AND NOT SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FOOT” Presented by commercial lawyer Geoff Hardy of the Auckland firm Madison Hardy. Geoff has 37 years’ experience and specialises in advising small-medium businesses on how to navigate their way through legal minefields and capitalise on legal opportunities. He will be available for free consultation throughout the Conference.

The workshop will focus on the main legal threats and opportunities from a hire company’s perspective. Is your hire contract up to date and does it cover everything it should? What rights do your customers have under the Consumer Guarantees Act? When do you need to register your stock under the Personal Property Securities Act? What special responsibilities do you have under the Health and Safety in Employment Act? How should you set up your company to avoid growing pains and maximise its attractiveness to a purchaser? And any other questions you may care to ask.

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TESTIMONIAL

Kubota hire fleet meets demands of professionals and DIYers With its fleet of Kubota diggers, tractors, and skid steers, Hire Centre Te Awamutu has the equipment to meet the diverse needs of its customers in the Waikato heartland.

Hire Centre Te Awamutu owner Zane Beckett is himself a builder. He used to lease a lot of gear, so when the hire business came up for sale in 2011, he saw it as a good opportunity. After he bought the business, he purchased a range of new hire equipment, much of it Kubota.

“We did extensive research into the reliability, performance and service requirements for different brands, and Kubota ticked all the boxes,” Zane says.

“Kubota had the best sales worldwide for the compact machinery we were after and they were the best for service, parts and build-quality.”

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We did extensive research into the reliability, performance and service requirements for different brands, and Kubota ticked all the boxes...

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Hire gear has to be user-friendly, bulletproof, and low maintenance.

Zane says his Kubota equipment occasionally comes back with a scratch but that’s usually it. “They just need greasing and cleaning, and they’re out again.”

The Kubota machines Hire Centre Te Awamutu offers include compact tractors, two 1.7-tonne U17-3 mini excavators, an 8.0-tonne KX080-3

Ken, Angie and Zane Beckett from Hire Centre Te Awamutu

excavator, and a 4.2-tonne SVL75 compact tracked loader.

The positive feedback Zane has received indicates that many customers are there because of the Kubota products.

He says the two Kubota U17 excavators are great for small to medium sized jobs for professional contractors or homeowners.

“Kubota machines have the right mix of ease of use and reliability so that DIYer can use one of the diggers over the weekend and then a professional contractor can use the same machine during the week.

“They’re brilliant for putting in house foundations and you can attach an auger to drill holes. They’re also good for smaller landscaping jobs.

“The U17s have been getting a lot of use laying optic cables and the other new services that are going in around

Te Awamutu. Professional landscapers use them and so do other tradesmen, such as the electricians trenching the mains and plumbers doing drains.”

Kubota U17 diggers are on expandable tracks. The tracks can retract to get through narrow gaps, and then spread out again for stability.

It is a simple operation that the operator does with a lever.

Hire Centre Te Awamutu’s tractor is a 40hp Kubota STV40. It has front-end loader and can be fitted with a range of attachments: a trenching machine, grader blade, fertiliser spreaders, rotary hoe and trailed mower.

A feature that makes the STV40

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an ideal tractor for hiring out is its hydrostatic transmission.

“The transmission makes it safer for people without experience. Anyone can jump on and use any of the attachments. It’s used by farmers, landscapers, electricians, builders and DIYers.”

The SVL75 skid steer and KX080-3 excavator are the latest additions to the hire fleet.

They are more specialised tools that are mainly used in Zane’s construction business but do get hired out to people with the appropriate experience.

The SVL75 loader has a large 4n1bucket and is fast and very accurate. It gets used for preparing house pads, putting in driveways, landscaping, loading trucks and other jobs.

“The efficient and friendly service we experience from our local after sales dealer and our Kubota territory manager, Keil Davies, really makes our job easy.

“If we get gear back from being on hire and something is broken or needs servicing, they accept it straight away and get it back to us quickly so it can go out to the next customer. Kubota provide a good warranty and they stand by it.”

Zane says he is happy with the price, service, lack of maintenance, and the brilliant back-up service he has received with his Kubota machines.

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youngman richarson co. ltd

AMMANN Introduce remote controlled vibratory plate compactor Packed with new features the latest stock of Ammann rollers and vibratory plates have arrived and are available now from New Zealand distributor Youngman Richardson & Co. Ltd. Freedom of movement is a big feature of this new remote controlled model, the Ammann APH 1000 TC Vibratory Plate Compactor. Along with the many other excellent benefits associated with an Ammann plate compaction model the APH 1000 TC has something a little different, a remote control function.

“Operator safety has increasingly become an important aspect of the decision making process for contractors particularly in trench construction,” says Ed Richardson Sales and Marketing Manager of Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd. “There are certain situations where compaction can be hazardous,” he said.

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Operator safety has increasingly become an important aspect of the decision making process for contractors particularly in trench construction.

remote control by cable is 8 metres. A proximity switch protects the operator: the machine will stop or cannot be started if the distance between operator and machine is less than two metres.

The Ammann APH 1000 TC operates on the proven principle of a fully hydrostatic system: a hydraulic drive system powers the exciter shafts and adjusts the centrifugal weights to guarantee a quick response to operator commands via remote control. There are no parts susceptible to wear and tear such as clutches or V-belts.

Other notable features of the Ammann APH 1000 TC, which weighs in at an impressive 710kg includes, a protective casing that not only guards against dirt and damage but also offers easy accessibility for service.

An extraordinary large air filter system provides active dirt particle separation and the optimized shape of the base plate ensures a balanced running performance, powerful drive and maximum gradient climbing capacity.

For more information or a demonstration of the Ammann APH 1000 TC contact Youngman Richardson Co. Ltd 09 443 2436 or for South Island enquiries, 03 341 6923.

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Ammann has developed a machine that is the ideal problem-solver for these types of sites, the remotecontrolled vibratory plate APH 1000 TC. It is powerful and very compact thanks to a high-performance, Hatz diesel engine. The machine achieves excellent compaction results even in deep trenches. The operator controls the machine from a safe location by either infrared or cable remote control.

Overall operator safety is the focal point of the APH 1000 TC. Infrared remote control units do not require charging: they are equipped with solar cells and are always ready for use. The maximum distance between transmitter and machine is 18 metres.

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Hurricane™ Haze 2D is a water-based haze machine with continuous output and a digital display to set DMX and stand alone functions with ease. It features adjustable blower output speeds and nozzle to get the haze where you need it.

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Height safety: Your frequently asked questions The Preventing Falls from Height project is not just about taking enforcement action against unsafe work practices. Last year health and safety inspectors spent a lot of time engaging with the industry to ensure construction workers and business owners understand the guidance in the Best Practice Guidelines for Working at Height.

Last year, inspectors conducted 1,700 information delivery visits and seminars directly to workplaces and in partnership with trade suppliers.

These events are the perfect opportunity for participants to ask their local health and safety inspectors about safety guidance and practices.

The Ministry has collated the frequently asked questions and a selection of these is presented below. The full set of FAQs and other guidance is available on the project website.

Do I have to use edge protection on a single-level dwelling?

Yes. Single-storey dwellings require the same level of protection as two-storey dwellings and the same process must be followed to establish

appropriate control measures.

For example, where edge protection is the appropriate control measure required, it should be installed on a single-level dwelling in the same way that it should be installed on higher dwellings.

What training is required to erect my own scaffolding and to what height can l go?

Anyone erecting scaffolding should be competent (or in the case of trainees, supervised by a competent person) for the type of scaffolding work they are undertaking. They should have received appropriate training relevant to the type and form of scaffolding they are working on.

If any part of the scaffold is five metres or more above the ground it must be erected, altered and dismantled by, or under the direct supervision of, a person with an appropriate Certificate of Competency. This work must be notified to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as hazardous work. A scaffold register should be kept on site as a record of regular inspection.

Where work is performed using

mobile scaffolds, the scaffold should be erected by a competent person and used in accordance to the manufacturer’s specifications.

There are courses available that will give you the skills and knowledge to work safely and erect non-notifiable prefabricated scaffolding up to five metres in height. Many manufacturers and suppliers provide training for the safe use of their scaffolding system. As a bare minimum you should at least have a good working knowledge of the manufacturer’s instructions.

Refer also to regulations 22 and 53 of the Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995 and the Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding in New Zealand.

How often does scaffolding need to be inspected?

A scaffold should be inspected before it is used for the first time and then every seven days, until it is removed. It should also be inspected each time it is exposed to conditions likely to cause deterioration, e.g. following adverse weather conditions or following substantial alteration.

NOTE: there are different

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requirements for different scaffolds, for example suspended scaffolds.

For more information see the Best Practice Guideline for Scaffolding in New Zealand.

Is it alright for me to use my saw horse as a working platform?

Generally saw horses or saw horses with planks are not recognised as suitable work platforms, as they have not been designed for this purpose. The exception to this rule would be if the equipment was purposely designed and manufactured for this use and meets a relevant Standard.

There is a variety of access equipment on the market to make working at height safer.

Your duty is to take all practicable steps to prevent any harm that would result from a fall.

Working from a form of work platform with a guardrail will offer far better protection to prevent a fall than one without. Focusing your attention on work above your head increases the risk of stepping off the board or platform and falling if you do not employ a guardrail.

Any work platform should be suitable for the purpose it is being used. There are two types of work platform:

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a proprietary (engineered) work platform constructed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions • a constructed work platform using construction materials and built by a competent person. (This is only to be considered if no alternative forms of work platform are readily available.)

Have a look around your local access equipment hirer or trade supplier for ideas for more appropriate equipment.

Podium steps could be one option.

Your hazard assessment must consider the site-specific factors and arrive at a decision that is justified by your assessment.

For more information refer to section the Best Practice Guidelines for Working at Height.

From what height do I have to use fall protection?

Where the potential of a fall exists, the following simple hierarchy of controls shall be considered by duty holders: 1. Can the job be done without exposing persons to the hazard?

(Eliminate) This can often be achieved at the design, construction planning and tendering stages.

2. If elimination is not practicable then steps should be taken to isolate people from the hazard.

This can be achieved using safe working platforms, guardrail systems, edge protection, scaffolding, elevated work platforms, mobile scaffolds and barriers to restrict access.

3. If neither elimination nor isolation is practicable then steps should be taken to minimise the likelihood of any harm resulting. This means considering the use of work positioning systems or travel restraint systems, safety harnesses, industrial rope access systems and soft landing systems.

The HSE Act requires that if there is a potential for a person at work to fall from any height, reasonable and practicable steps must be taken to prevent harm from resulting.

Doing nothing is not an option.

More FAQs and a number of new resources with specific height safety solutions are available on the Preventing Falls from Height project page at www.business.govt.nz/ healthandsafetygroup/informationguidance/national-programmes/ preventing-falls-from-height-inconstruction

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Honda Generators and Reliable, easy starting and excellent performance gives you a low total cost of ownership.

Full Framed Generators

Inverter Generators

EG is top of its class for continuous operation time and fuel economy.

• Full Frame for easy transportation • Commercial quality, rugged & durable • Engine protection with AC/DC circuit breakers & oil alert • Ideal for commercial, rural and back-up emergency power use

When it comes to noise and emissions, Honda Generators are the quietest and cleanest on the market.

• Delivers better than commercial quality electricity • Delivers greater fuel efficiency via the built-in EcoThrottle • Engine is protected via low oil alert system • Whisper-quiet operation • Lightweight and portable • Inverter voltage regulation

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Water Pumps Honda pumps are efficient and trouble-fee.

The excellent combustion efficiency assured by Honda’s 4-stroke technology assures easy starting, dependable power output, cleaner emissions and great fuel economy.

Trash Pumps Honda Trash Pumps are specially designed for job sites and applications where high volume trash water capacity is required.

Honda WT series pumps offer highly desired features including our legendary, easy starting and reliable OHV commercial grade engine, rugged full frame protection, quick release clean-out, and durable silicone carbide mechanical seals.

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