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BRAND NEW BOOM AND SCISSOR LIFTS READY FOR CUSTOMER DELIVERY

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BRAND NEW BOOM AND SCISSOR LIFTS READY FOR CUSTOMER DELIVERY

Prolift Access equipment sales manager Terry Cole with two new Snorkel SL30SL scissor lifts and a new Genie Z45/25J

Prolift Access have delivered three brand new machines to one of their valued customers as part of an order worth more than £100,000.

Two Snorkel SL30 SL scissor lifts and a Genie Z45/25J boom lift were loaded and delivered to an established South West construction firm this morning.

Equipment sales manager Terry Cole said: “We are always keen to help local companies with all their powered access requirements, whether it’s a hire or a sale.

“Buying any new MEWP is a big decision and a big investment, but we are here to offer advice and help make the process as easy as possible for our customers.

Prolift Access has delivered three brand new machines to one of their valued customers as part of an order worth more than £100,000.

Two Snorkel SL30 SL scissor lifts and a Genie Z45/25J boom lift were loaded and delivered to an established South West construction firm this morning.

Equipment sales manager Terry Cole said: “We are always keen to help local companies with all their powered access requirements, whether it’s a hire or a sale.

“Buying any new MEWP is a big decision and a big investment, but we are here to offer advice and help make the process as easy as possible for our customers.

“Our help doesn’t end with delivery either. We can offer full-service maintenance support with all our new or used machines, or to any customers who already have their own MEWP.”

Prolift can supply new machines from all the leading powered access brands including Skyjack, Niftylift, Genie, JLG, Haulotte and Snorkel.

We also have a range of used machines available to buy. These ex-hire machines have been well maintained and fully serviced under Prolift’s company service plan.

The three new machines loaded and ready to leave Prolift’s HQ for delivery to our customer

Magnificent 12 for Platform Sales & Hire Ltd

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Magnificent 12 for Platform Sales & Hire Ltd

UK based Platform Sales & Hire have just landed their largest access boom order. The project included for 6 off JLG 860SJs, two 1200SJPs a 1350SJP and one 1500SJ and the rest being 800AJs.

The value of the contract is worth seven figures and is the largest ‘one off’ end user sales order in the history of the company, which is currently celebrating its 15th year of business.

The customer had previously purchased equipment from PSHL and was very pleased with our service on the first order, so they had no hesitation in coming back to us with the second tranche of machines. The 12 machines are for use with a large end user company within UK.

Chris Caney Managing Director and Duncan Howard Sales Director, owners of PSH would like to thank the PSH sales team for their efforts in securing the order and also the back-up supplied by JLG UK.

Contact a member of our team today for new, used and rental access equipment.

WHAT IS BS 8620? HOW TO MEET THE NEW STANDARD FOR PODIUMS AND LOW-LEVEL WORK PLATFORMS

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WHAT IS BS 8620? HOW TO MEET THE NEW STANDARD FOR PODIUMS AND LOW-LEVEL WORK PLATFORMS

The LytePod is fully compliant with the new BS 8620 standard

The introduction of the new BS 8620 standard for low-level work platforms is an important development for all contractors who use podiums on site.

More and more construction sites will start listing BS 8620 as a minimum requirement for use of low-level work platforms.

The LytePod is a fully certified BS 8620 podium. It is available to buy in three different sizes – 1m, 1.2m or 1.5m.

Each podium has two adjustable platform heights and is fully compliant with BS 8620, which has developed from the PAS 250 specifications.

Prolift Access are an official Lyte online supplier, and we have the new BS 8620 LytePod Podiums available for sale on our website.

PASMA are advising any users with non-PAS250 podiums to upgrade their units to the new BS 8620 podiums immediately. Those with PAS250-compliant podiums do not need to stop using them straight away, but are advised to upgrade to BS 8620 when they require replacing.

For more information on the PAS 250 transition to BS 8620, check out PASMA’s PAS250 / BS8620 FAQs. This includes advice on what to do if you currently own non-compliant podiums.

PROLIFT ACCESS AND UPFEST ADD FRESH COLOUR TO BRISTOL CITY STADIUM

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PROLIFT ACCESS AND UPFEST ADD FRESH COLOUR TO BRISTOL CITY STADIUM

Prolift’s Genie GS2032 electric scissor lift in use at Ashton Gate. Images courtesy of Upfest / Myk Garton

Artists from the world-famous street art and graffiti festival Upfest are using Prolift Access scissor lifts to spruce up Bristol City’s stadium.

Several of Prolift’s 20ft electric scissors are in use by artists Voyder, Inkie and Andy Council, who are decorating a wall in the south-east corner of the Ashton Gate stadium.

The colourful project follows this summer’s hugely successful Upfest 2017, which saw international street artists using Prolift’s boom and scissor lifts to create works of art on walls and buildings across the city.

Upfest co-founder Stephen Hayles said: “We were approached by Ashton Gate to produce something to adorn the walls, inspired by the fantastic street art that is seen across Bedminster and South Bristol.

“We came with a few ideas and then we settled on a final design, which is currently in process.

“Voyder set the background work to the piece, and then Inkie – a Bristol legend – came in to sort the lettering in the design and then we’ve got Andy Council coming in at the end of September to finish the central element – which remains a surprise at the moment.”

A Company has Been Fined £1m After the Death of an Electrician from a Step-ladder Fall

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A Company has Been Fined £1m After the Death of an Electrician from a Step-ladder Fall

 

A self-employed electrical contractor was carrying out some work for a bakery when they fell off a step-ladder that was provided. The worker subsequently died from the injuries.

Hull Crown Court heard how the worker was contracted to complete electrical work for Greencore Grocery Ltd in Hull. In October 2013, the worker was wiring a motor situated above a machine whilst standing on a stepladder. The company agreed this work activity could be completed using a stepladder, which it had provided.

An investigation by the Health & Safety executive (HSE) found that Greencore failed to properly plan the work.

Greencore Grocery Ltd of Apex Park, Amsterdam Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate Hull, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It was fined £1,000,000 and ordered to pay costs of £30,000.

HSE inspector Denise Fotheringham said after the hearing: “Falls from height remain one of the most common causes of work related fatalities in Great Britain, the risks associated with working at height are well known.

“Work at height regulations require that all work at height is properly planned and appropriate access is provided. If Greencore had carried this out this death could have been prevented.”

A Harness Saves A Life!

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A Harness Saves A Life!

 

Received from Australia, a dramatic video clip of a man who’s life is saved by wearing an attached harness while unloading a boom lift from a tilt bed truck.

While the video clip was uploaded this week, the security camera footage appears to show that it dates back to 2014 – assuming the date on the camera is correct.

It seems that the man started to drive the platform, a Genie Z-30, down the back of the tilted truck bed, which is fitted with a very steep final ramp. The boom either runs away or comes off one of the ramps. Alternatively the man operates the boom at full speed and then getting nervous lets go of the controls with the brakes slamming on as the front wheels reach the ground. Either ways a huge dynamic overturning force adds to steep angle of the lift and the fact that this type of lift – designed for smooth flat industrial surfaces – has a higher centre of gravity than a Rough Terrain boom.

Gravity naturally has its way, and the boom overturns lengthwise, catapulting the operator from the basket. Thankfully he has a harness on and the lanyard is short enough to keep him from smashing into the ground. A very lucky escape only made possible by the fact that he at least had the brains or training to wear and attach the harness in the first place. If of course he had gone further and attached a winch line he might have avoided the entire event, something his groin area and private parts might be wishing he had done.

This should be cumpulsory viewing for every truck driver delivering aerial work platforms.

UPFEST 2017 STREET ARTISTS REACH NEW HEIGHTS WITH PROLIFT ACCESS

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UPFEST 2017 STREET ARTISTS REACH NEW HEIGHTS WITH PROLIFT ACCESS

Prolift Access were back to help the world’s top graffiti and street artists give Bristol a stunning makeover at Upfest 2017 this weekend.

More than 300 artists visited the city to create their masterpieces on the sides of buildings and venues across Bedminster and Southville.

Prolift’s Bristol depot supplied 10 of their Skyjack diesel scissor lifts for Upfest, giving the artists a safe work platform and enabling them to comfortably reach heights of up to 50ft.

Prolift also supplied a JLG 800AJ – an articulating diesel boom lift with a maximum platform height of 80ft – to help Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra create a spectacular technicolour portrait of John Lennon on the wall of the Tobacco Factory.

In addition to supplying machines, Prolift Access also provided ground protection mats and laid on IPAF boom and scissor lift operator training courses for Upfest officials.

Prolift’s JLG 800AJ 80ft boom helped Brazilian artist Eduardo Cobra create this giant John Lennon portrait during Upfest 2017 in Bristol

Among the many colourful creations at Upfest 2017 was a celebration of the Aardman character Morph by Bristol artist Cheo

Lifterz First Female Apprentice Engineer…..

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Lea is our newest recruit here at our Head office in Ossett, Lea has now been offered her Engineering Apprenticeship which has all stemmed from her Grandad being the workshop foreman here at our Ossett depot.

Today I had a chat with Lea to find out what moved her towards a career in engineering.

What made you Choose engineering & when did you realise you wanted to be an Engineer?

I’ve always been surrounded by engineering, from a young age my granddad always encouraged me to get involved with fixing items in the garage. After I finished school I took an Animal care course at collage for a year but it just didn’t feel right. Since starting at Lifterz I wake up in a morning and look forward to coming to work.

2. Do you think your granddad has had an impact on your career choice?

Yes definitely, my granddad is an inspiration he’s always encouraged me not to sit around and to get out in the garage and help him fix things. My granddad made me try a different career before this because he wanted me to make sure it is definitely what I want to do, and I’m so glad he did because I know that engineering is the right career for me.

3. What do you enjoy about Engineering?

Everything! I Love fixing the machines, and also the people I’m working with its important you get on with your colleagues and every single one of them is willing to help. I really enjoy learning about the different parts and technologies of the machines and seeing them all in bits being fixed to then fully working and ready.

“I love everything about it, I cant pick fault with anything about the job”

“I’ve always dreamed of being an engineer and I cant believe its actually happening”

Platform Sales and Hire Ltd are Celebrating 15 Exciting Years

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Platform Sales and Hire Ltd are Celebrating 15 Exciting Years

The company was founded in 2002 by Chris Caney and Duncan Howard on an ethos to supply customers with modern, up-to-date access equipment and excellent value for money. Fifteen years on we are proud to still uphold our original values, whether the equipment is rented or purchased.

The early years focussed on sales until Bucks Access Rental was acquired in 2010 allowing us to enter the rental market with a fleet of 80 machines. Our staff, customers and manufacturers, together with long-standing friends in the industry, have all helped us grow to a fleet of 850 machines. Operating out of two Access Depots – Milton Keynes and Birmingham – our team has grown from two to over 63 members of staff.

Our fully-equipped Service Department is busy maintaining around 400 service contracts nationwide, while our IPAF Training Department achieved PASMA Approved Training Centre status in February 2016.

Taking time to reflect on such a milestone, we’re viewing the future with immense excitement. Year on year we are growing and as a company, we’re looking forward to more positive growth and everything the next 15 years or more will bring!