Hire and Rental News - August 2018

INDUSTRY in FOCUS 28 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2018 ACCE S in ACTION on the cover hot topics 30 PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Global access meeting focuses on industry strengths 32 VR training simulators improve safety 32 Toyota launches compact Huski Skytower Scissor Lifts 34 Manitou launches two new telescopic jib EWPs 34 Kennards Hire Port Adelaide secures the first Nifty HR21 for hire 36 Finding solutions to maintain competitive focus – Terex CEO John Garrison talks market accountability and buoyancy 38 Aspac launches Athena 850EVO bi-levelling scissor at HIRE18 40 Trestle ladder scaffold systems, what is required for compliance in NSW? 42 Snorkel NZ launches new website 44 New Contact Alarm system for scissor lifts from Genie contents 32 Simple and reliable equipment Skyjack proudly provides quality engineered, simple and reliable access and material handling equipment globally, so companies can maximise utilisation and return on investment. All Skyjack’s products are designed to be easy to service and maintain. By keeping design simple and using proven technology, the reliability and ease of service is common to all the company’s products. Because of this, Skyjack machines offer the best lifecycle value through low cost of ownership, ease of service and maintenance, while retaining high residual values. Today, Skyjack likes to think this proud heritage, together with and easy to do business with attitude, represents a products range and company that is simply reliable. Contact: 02 9854 0700 or visit www.skyjack.com ACCESS IN AC IO • AUGUST 2018 Virtual reality training simulators Terex's John Garrison talks shop 34 36 Kennards Hire gets environmentally Nifty Yellow Card Database The EWPA has seen a number of 'Yellow Cards' passed off as EWPA endorsed cards. If members encounter any fake cards, please forward details to the National Office so the EWPA can investigate. Members are reminded all EWPA Yellow Cards have a licenced operator number that can be verified online at: www.ewpa.com.au The latest (photo) versions of the Yellow Card also have a QR code on the back which directly links to the online verification tool. Online Yellow Card Renewal Photo ID Yellow Cards with a five year expiry are due for renewal from July 2018 onwards. The EWPA has launched the Yellow Card online renewal course and is consulting with its Accredited Trainers for input to ensure a comprehensive learning and assessment tool.