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Autumn 2020 29 www.hae.org.uk www.eha.org.uk www.kubota.co.uk Contact your local dealer or visit our website to nd out why Kubota is the unbeatable choice. Introducing the U50-5, the latest addition to our range of Stage V-compliant range of 5-tonne excavators, with class-leading advanced features for enhanced performance, comfort and safety. ■ Low emission performance Powered by new high power, low emission, reliable, and economic Stage V-compliant Kubota engines. ■ High versatility Featuring load sensing hydraulics for smoother operation regardless of load to dozer oat function for easy ground nishing. ■ Ergonomic design New body styling and improved comfort with a larger, quieter cab. ■ Intuitive control From auto-shift, high performance hydraulics to a larger full-colour digital display for better operator control and information. ■ Outstanding safety Offering superb all-round vision, rear view camera, bright LED work lights, H-shaped track for greater stability, plus high visibility seat belt and alarm. BUILT FOR WORK. DESIGNED FOR YOU. During the coronavirus pandemic, HAE EHA had provided a three- month extension to members who’s SafeHire Certification had expired or was about to expire. Now that many businesses in the tool, plant and equipment hire sector are reopening their operations for customers, the team at HAE EHA is urging members to book dates for audits as the service resumes as near to normal as possible. The trade association’s Director of Certification Services, Carl Bartlett, acknowledged that things will have to be done differently for the foreseeable future but the need to provide the safest possible working environments when hire operations reopen is crucial for a sector that plays such a vital role in the wider UK economy. He said: “In order that we continue to support our members to maintain the highest of standards in the hire and rental industry we recommenced our audit services from July. We will of course observe any safety requirements implemented within an organisation and communicate these to our team whilst conducting the desktop and site audits.” In response to the interruption of services owing to Covid-19, the association has been hosting webinars and produced updated practical guidance for hire centres which can be accessed through the HAE EHA website. HAE’s SafeHire Certification Scheme was formalised into a private standard by the British Standards Institute, and HAE is now working to raise awareness of the SafeHire scheme at local and national governmental levels. In order for hire firms to achieve certification, participation in the SafeHire scheme requires that businesses are inspected annually and everything from paperwork, day-to-day operations, staff training and environment is checked for continued compliance with the scheme’s rigorous standards. SafeHire Certification allows customers to approach event, tool and plant hire companies with confidence, as it proves a firm’s competence in upholding high standards in health, safety, environment and quality of equipment as well as a well-trained workforce to support customers as fully as possible. For more information visit www.hae.org.uk <<