Hire and Rental News - November 2018

6 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2018 INDUSTRY NEWS Created by co-founders Greg Lindner and AdamWhittaker in 2015, the WorkSafe Guardian Smartphone app enables lone workers to set a timer on the app when they enter a workplace situation where they are alone or there are risks involved. If the timer expires and the employee hasn’t checked-in, an alert with GPS coordinates or a pre-set location is sent to a monitoring centre. A recurring timer can also be set to remind employees to check-in on a regular basis. The app also has a function Safety net for lone workers with mobile smartphone app that enables an employee to set off an alert simply by shaking the phone. According to co-founder Greg Lindner, the app only tracks an employee’s location when the app is enabled, easing potential privacy concerns among users. Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia,WorkSafe Guardian works with each client to tailor response procedures, rather than defaulting to local police. The first response when the app is triggered is to call the phone in case it is a false alarm. If not, then the client’s response procedure is activated. Clients pay a monthly fee per user for the app, which is available for Apple and Android devices. Visit: www.worksafeguardian.com.au Australia’s first 24/7 monitored smartphone safety app, the WorkSafe Guardian Smartphone app monitors the safety of workers and allows employers and workers to manage many common workplace risks through a mobile device. The WorkSafe Guardian smartphone app co-founders Greg Lindner and Adam Whittaker Bringing the Kennards Hire branch network to 52 in NSW and the ACT, following the acquisition of equipment fromA1 Hire, Kennards said the Tamworth branch will offer a range of equipment never seen before in the area. “We’re always looking to support the local community and have already donated some equipment to theTamworth Men’s Shed and BackTrack, a group that helps young, at-risk members of our community.We’ve also put up our hand to sponsor the Pirates Rugby Club and Pirates Netball Club,”Tamworth Branch Manager, Chris Burton said. Infrastructure boom means more hire centres now in Tamworth “Kennards Hire will be using the expertise of local businesses to support us in maintaining our high level of customer service. Transport, equipment maintenance and repairs, and supplying services are all needed to support our branch operations. As our business grows, we will also be looking at expanding our team from the local community.” Joining Chris is fellowTamworth local Peter Cooke and Mark Smith, who transferred from the Brookvale branch for a tree change to provide 38 years combined experience in the equipment hire industry. Kennards HireTamworth is located on the Corner of Lockheed St and Plain St,Taminda. Contact: 02 5774 9300 or visit: www.kennards.com.au Following a recent boom in retail, construction and infrastructure in the NE NSW regional town of Tamworth, Kennards Hire has expanded its network and opened a new branch. Kennards Hire has opened a new branch in Tamworth Technologies streamlining construction work on show Featuring a ‘Tech Show Zone’ where attendees have the chance to experience first-hand the newest sector technologies, the National Construction Equipment Convention (NCEC), running from 15–17 November at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, will show the construction sector what’s new in civil innovations. One part of the larger free-to-attend NCEC exhibition, the ‘Tech Show Zone’ will host more than 100 major construction brands while a conference will feature construction industry experts. According to organisers, with the continual announcements of new mega construction projects across Australia, the sector is set to experience huge demand that can only be met with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Civil construction jobs moving towards more digital processes has become a worldwide trend, Anne-Marie Mina at Exhibitions and Trade Fairs said. Technologies such as drones, productivity apps, autonomous control, robotics, and virtual reality are accelerating and signalling unprecedented levels of data that is improving efficiencies and reducing costs, she said. “Attendees will gain exposure to a range of new and emerging technologies.” Major construction brands will present free seminars highlighting new products designed for construction operations and workforces. Visit: ncecaustralia.com.au