We have extensive knowledge throughout the company, built up over many years of providing access solutions. Emphasis is directed at;
Equipment – Our extensive rental fleet is sourced from the world’s leading manufacturers, all of whom are long established with a record for quality and safety. We regularly invest in new equipment to improve our rental fleet.
Maintenance regime – All our equipment is maintained, examined and thoroughly tested in accordance with LOLER, PUWER and BS5974 by our trained engineers. Our factory and workshop are accredited to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.
Health and Safety Management – Our comprehensive Health and Safety management system ensures conformance to all regulations when using lifting equipment and working at height. Third party health and safety experts carry out safety audits across our business ensuring adherence to process and the latest legislation.
Training and Education – Zarafa has an ongoing training and education programme across the business and sponsors education for all employees both with external organisations and with our in house training facilities.
For information on the health & safety regulations for working at height, visit the links below;
Workplace health, safety and welfare: A short guide for managers
Five steps to Risk Assessments
The Health & Safety Work act 1974
Working Alone in Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
Working at Height – Height Safe
Simple guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment
Simple Guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)Safety in window cleaning using suspended and powered access equipment
BS5974 2010 – Code of practice for the planning, design, setting up and use of temporary suspended access equipment
BS EN 1808:1999+A1:2010 Safety requirements on suspended access equipment
Health & Safety Executive – www.hse.gov.uk
Government Legislation – www.opsi.gov.uk