Did you know that Power Plant Hire was only the second company in Ireland to achieve SafeHire accreditation? In fact, to this day it is one of only five companies with the accreditation in all of Ireland. We’re proud of this and are committed to continually updating and improving our processes to guarantee our customers the optimum standards when it comes to our compliance with Health and safety law, Consumer Protection law, and Environmental Protection laws. We’ve put a lot of work into achieving this, so we thought we’d put together this article going through some of the ways we’ve achieved this.
Wait, what is SafeHire Accreditation, exactly?
SafeHire Accreditation is a Private Standard that is granted upon successful assessment (through on-site verification) for members’ policies in the following areas:
- Business Risk, Insurance and Financial Control
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Document Control and Data Protection
- Environment and Sustainability
- Health, Safety and Welfare
- HR and Employment Law compliance
- Management of Contractors / Suppliers
- Occupational Health
- Quality
- Training and Competence Assurance
How is SafeHire Accreditation assessed?
SafeHire Accreditation audits are carried out annually; these involve assessing the staff involved in the plant hire process, the associated paperwork, and the plant equipment itself. SafeHire auditors interview employees throughout Power Plant Hire to ensure understanding and compliance with our SafeHire policies. SafeHire auditors check samples of hire equipment paperwork (such as contracts and training records). Assessors also check the effectiveness of the relevant documents and procedures, doing spot checks on both paperwork and the hire equipment itself.
How long does SafeHire accreditation last?
SafeHire Accreditation is valid for a three-year period (with audits carried out during this once a year).
SafeHire accreditation means that we only hire out plant equipment of the highest standard
Power Plant Hire is committed to only hiring out the most modern plant equipment that meets the latest standards in Health & Safety, and environmental policies.
SafeHire accreditation also ensures that a plant hire company’s staff are competent when it comes to helping clients choose the most appropriate equipment to ensure compliance with low emissions, noise levels, health & safety requirements, environmental standards, and anti-vibration guidelines.
Safety leaflets are provided with each hire.
As part of Power Plant Hire’s commitment to the SafeHire standard, we supply safety leaflets with every piece of plant equipment we hire.
All of our hire equipment is inspected and tested before each hire
At Power Plant Hire, we are committed to ensuring that all plant equipment that we hire out is thoroughly tested and inspected before being handed over to the customer. We provide the customer with written proof that this test has been carried out.
Who is responsible for ensuring SafeHire compliance and certification?
SafeHire compliance and certification are monitored by the Hire Association of Europe (HAE). This institution dates back to 1974 and was formed to represent the interests of tool and plant equipment hire companies in Ireland and the United Kingdom. More recently it was merged with the Event Hire Association (EHA), which represented hiring companies that cater to the events sector.
Hopefully, this article has given you some insight into what SafeHire accreditation means, the steps we take to achieve it, and the benefits it gives to customers looking to hire plant equipment. When choosing a plant hire company, you should always look for SafeHire accreditation. As we’ve said, Power Plant Hire is very proud to be one of very few Irish plant hire companies to have SafeHire accreditation; it is a testament to the experience and know-how of our staff when it comes to selecting the optimum machinery for facilities, gardens, and other customers. To find out more about our services, please do have a look around our website or drop us an email at sales@powerplant.ie — we’re always happy to answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can call us on 053 9235003.
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