MEWP seminars

Anyone operating a mobile elevating
work platform (MEWP) should
receive familiarisation training on
the specific type of machine being
used, and there should also be a
detailed rescue plan in place.

These were two of

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Bridge contract

Boom and scissor lifts from AFI were hired by contractors working on one of Tyneside’s most important river crossings – Scotswood Bridge in Newcastle.

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AFI achieves 5 star rating

Powered access specialist AFI has
achieved the top 5 star Achilles
‘BuildingConfidence’ rating for the
second consecutive year following a
recent reassessment. Five stars are
only awarded to suppliers who
comply with all aspects of the
certification for two or more
consecutive years.

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School sanctuary

AFI 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.

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Bridge the gap

Contractor Cleveland Bridge UK has
hired seven AFI boom lifts for a
contract to supply five
bridges as part of the
expansion of the
Nottingham Express
Transit tramline system.

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Major business boost

AFI has increased the size of its current business by over 50 per cent following an £85m refinancing that has led to the simultaneous acquisitions of access platform hire companies Hi-Reach in the UK and Access Rental Gulf in the Middle East.

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Video alerts contractors and operators to work at height crushing dangers

In a further move to prevent deaths or serious injury caused by crushing when working at height, AFI has produced a new video to help powered access users understand some of the risks that they face and how anti-entrapment devices can help to protect them.

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Sawmill fined after worker’s arm crushed in conveyor

A Herefordshire sawmill has been fined for safety breaches after an employee suffered severe crush injuries when his arm was dragged into the rollers of a poorly-guarded conveyor belt…

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More training venues

Following its acquisition of UTN Training, AFI has expanded its training operation by launching three new open course venues throughout the country – London East, Liverpool and Birmingham – to complement UTN’s existing Wakefield centre which has been running since 1996.

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New training centre

Following a substantial investment, AFI has opened a new training venue in West Bromwich. The Midlands Training Centre offers IPAF and PASMA working at height courses, and will provide skills and safety training from early October.

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