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Company exclusively launches cost and energy efficient mobile welfare units

Mobile Mini, a leading hirer of portable accommodation and secure storage containers, has strengthened its green credentials by launching a new range of industry-leading energy efficient mobile welfare units.

The company, with a network of 16 branches across the country, is now offering its construction industry customers the new Groundhog GP360 Fusionunit - the most innovative, cost effective and environmentally efficient mobile welfare unit of its kind.

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NASC launches updated free scaffold specification template

The NASC has launched an updated version of its user-friendly, free Scaffold Specification Template (Guide to Managing and Appointing Scaffolding Contractors) later this month.

This popular scaffolding guide was originally developed by the NASC and is designed “to improve the quality of scaffold structures erected on construction sites and other works of engineering maintenance in accordance with current legislation, guidance and protocol and to minimise the risk of accident or injury to operatives working on or near the scaffold and the general public.”

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CISRS launch promotional film to promote scaffolding as a career

CISRS has launched a bold new promotional film aimed at attracting people into a rewarding career in scaffolding through the CISRS training scheme.

The short, fast-paced, two-minute viral video was shot at approved CISRS training providers, Simian Risk Management in Warrington. It covers the basics of the industry recognised CISRS training scheme, specifically through the stories of three (Part 1, Part 2 and Advanced) scaffolders currently in training and the 2016 NASC Apprentice of the Year (Paul Howells), as well as featuring quotes from CISRS Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley and Simian Risk Management’s Training Director, Dave Abraham.

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Understanding 'desire lines' - and what they mean for health & safety

Everyone will have seen the trampled path cutting across the meadow, or the well-trodden ground defining a route through wild woodland.

These tracks are created by force of numbers, not by design – and they have a name: desire paths. In an environment where people are free to roam, the desire path will correspond with another factor; the desire line.

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Rainclear now stock world’s most popular range of flat roof drainage

Harmer, the market leading range for rainwater handling and building drainage, is now stocked at Rainclear and on the website to purchase for next day delivery.

Harmer AV Roof Drainage Outlets

The AV Roof Drainage Outlets, which drain 40% more roof area then conventional gravity outlets, suitable for warm, cold and inverted roofs and ideal for connection to continuous waterproofing system, are available to browse and buy on the web with 20% discount. They are held in stock which means if you order before noon they will be with you the next day.

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