Hire and Rental News - May 2019

WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE HIRE INDUSTRY Specialists in custom build cleaning equipment and material handling lifts. The Kerrick range of products include an array of vacuum cleaners, extractors, drain cleaners, nozzles, carpet extractors, high pressure pumps, hot and cold pressure washers, as well as gantry and material lifts. We are dedicated to providing you with the best product for the job along with top quality services, to maximise your productivity and drive down the total cost of each job. www.kerrick.com.au VISIT US AT STAND 52 AT THE HRIA SHOW BUILT FOR THE HIRE INDUSTRY www.kerrick.com.au INDUSTRY IN FOCUS removal companies is quite small. Not every hire company will be hiring to them. There is a risk that equipment may go to a company that is removing asbestos and in a less controlled manner than the major approved companies,” Tim said. “There is a minimum amount of asbestos anyone can remove without having exclusion zones so equipment on these sites could have some exposure from time to time without the rental company’s knowledge. There are strict controls everyone who touches asbestos needs to observe, particularly in the manner in which it is removed and disposed of,” Peter said “As with the silicon dust issue (story in the February issue of Hire + Rental Magazine), asbestos is a contaminant that needs to be handled and managed effectively. It is difficult to say if hire companies are aware and/or have procedures to observe and manage the risk but now we have identified the best way to manage the risk and reduce the hazard.” John Glover, National Service Manager, for Onsite Rental Group, said: “The blowing out of air filters is not recommended under any circumstances. If an air filter is dirty/dusty it should be replaced. OEM and filtration experts I engage with always advise more damage is done to the filter by blowing out. “Also the fine dust particles caused by blowing out an air filter cannot be good for anyone’s health,” John said. n Visit: www.hireandrental.com.au Women in Hire Expressions of Interest Designed to give women opportunities to develop leadership skills, build confidence and pursue a successful career within the hire industry, the HRIA’s Women in Hire program is now one year old and growing. E xpressions of Interest are now open for a new initiative, the 2019 Women in Hire Mentoring Program and an email has been sent to all members. The Women in Hire program is looking for: • Expression of Interest: Mentor We are seeking Expressions of Interest from women and men with 5+ years’ experience in the hire industry. You’ll need a passion for sharing your knowledge and experience and a desire to support women in hire develop critical leadership skills to achieve their goals. • Expression of Interest: Mentee We are seeking Expressions of Interest from women working in the industry including those in operational roles, or with a desire to be in an operational role. Contact Dee DeLaurier (dee@hireandrental. com.au) or call 02 9998 2255. Last session for 2018 program + Women in Hire 2019 program soon to launch The final session for the 2018 Women in Hire program is the ‘Networking for Success’ workshop to be held at HIRE19 on Tuesday 21 May. This networking event is only open to participants of the 2018 program, and all interested parties are encouraged to call Dee at HRIA national office to register interest. However, for everyone interested in the program, the Women in Hire Breakfast will be held at HIRE19 on Wednesday 22 May. Anyone wishing to attend can register via the HIRE19 website or by contacting Dee DeLaurier (dee@hireandrental.com.au or call 02 9998 2255). n P18 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS MAY 2019