Health & Safety Matters

Accessible advice

Nationwide Platforms is using Quick
Response (QR) code technology to
make work at height safety guidance
more accessible to businesses and
end-users. QR codes are barcode-like
images which can be scanned by most
mobile phone or tablet devices with
internet access and a camera. When
scanned the QR code directs users to
web content designated by its creator.

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Lorries need to be fitted with technology to prevent ‘blind-spot’ deaths, say engineers

Collision-avoidance technologies, which could help eliminate cyclist and pedestrian deaths caused by driver ‘blind-spots’, should be made mandatory for all UK buses and lorries by 2015, according to a new report published today by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers…

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IAPA safety award for Nationwide

Nationwide Platforms’ Contribution
to Safe Working at Height, honoured
at this year’s International Awards for
Powered Access (IAPAs) is a
representation of its broad and ongoing
dedication to end-user safety,
according

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MEWP handling

HSE guidelines state that material
handling at height using MEWPs
(Mobile Elevating Work Platforms)
should avoid several key risks,
including resting materials on the
handrails, avoiding manual handling
where possible,

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Nationwide celebrates third Gold success

Powered access rental specialist,
Nationwide Platforms, has had its
approach to the prevention of
accidents and ill health recognised
with a third consecutive RoSPA Gold
award.

Nationwide Platforms QHSE
manager, Mark

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Access fleet gets a boost

UK access industry specialist,
Nationwide Platforms, is set to
introduce nearly 1700 new units into
its fleet by September at a total
investment cost of £23m. A
substantial proportion of this
investment will go towards

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Nationwide gets OHSAS 18001 accreditation

Powered access rental specialist,
Nationwide Platforms, has been
accredited with the Occupational
Health and Safety Advisory Services’
(OHSAS) 18001 mark for all UK
operations.

The OHSAS 18001 is an
International Sta

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The sky’s the limit

Hertel has used products from
Nationwide Platforms’ BlueSky
range to drive new efficiencies and
protect safety across the energy
sector. For the purposes of installing
scaffolding required for a tank
refurbishment progr

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A new level of service

Nationwide Platforms’ new regional
Customer Service Centres (CSCs)
throughout the UK demonstrate its
commitment to achieving new levels
of client service. Seven regional CSCs
will work alongside a national CSC,
based at the business’ headquarters in
Leicestershire, to pool and combine
expertise in hire orders, transport
planning, and customer management
services. Regional CSC locations will
give their customers access,
information and expertise on the
business’ fleet of more than 11

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Even more access

The UK’s largest provider of powered
access has outlined a fresh
commitment to providing safety
training services in 2013. Last year,
Nationwide Platforms provided
nearly 14,000 IPAF accredited
courses to delegates, accounting for
more than 16% of all IPAF training
delivered in the UK – the largest
number delivered by any UK
organisation.

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