productAFI-Uplift has launched Key
Zone, a keypad that provides
a cost effective method of
preventing unauthorised use of
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
(MEWPs). The stand-alone unit,
locks and unlocks the machine’s
upper co
productA new security keypad designed to
prevent unauthorised use has
stopped powered access machines
from going missing at Heathrow
Airport. Keyzone is a robust product
from WorkZone, part of the AFI
group of companies.
As
productAFI has bought another 43
powered access machines as
part of a planned £5 million
investment in its rental fleet.
Director Nick Higgins
said: “This latest investment
is to ensure our fleet
remains young and that
cus
productAnyone operating a mobile elevating
work platform should receive
familiarisation training on the
specific type of machine being used,
and there should be a detailed rescue
plan in place. These were two of the
key areas
productKimberly Access has ordered 50
SanctuaryZones from WorkZone.
These are designed to prevent
operators from being crushed.
Group operations director Alex
Lowe said: “It is a robust tried and
tested device that is easy
productManoeuvrability and flexibility were key requirements for Whittle Programmed Painting when the company hired a powered access machine from AFI to carry out a painting contract in Derby.
productPowered access machine rental specialist AFI has had its approach to the prevention of accidents and ill health recognised by gaining a Bronze award in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2013.
productAs part of the expansion of the Nottingham Express Transit tramline system in the Midlands , Cleveland Bridge UK hired seven AFI boom lifts to enable them to access the extensive site of a major bridge construction project.
productAFI supplied its
SanctuaryZone antientrapment
device, together
with powered access units, to ensure
the safety of contractors erecting
steelwork for a new school under
construction in Basildon, Essex.
productAFI has licensed Aerial and Handling Services of Betchworth, Surrey, to further develop and sell the WorkZone range of safety and security devices.
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