Graham Arundell 13 May 2011

1. Founded in Independent, not for profit 3. Over 800 members, 3000 locations 4. Representing rental companies 5. Setting standards 6. Delivering training and other benefits

Our solution to improving standards

 A Brief history: ◦ Originally compulsory inspection for members ◦ Replaced because of cost ◦ First scheme developed around 2000  Aid H & S  Checklist  Little procedural requirements  Minimal documentation  Poor marketing

 Why develop a Private Standard? Member research indicated desire Need to improve status Need to improve marketing Needed buy in from associated stakeholders  Construction related  Event related  Government – Local & National

 How did we do it? Gained commitment from members Secured development funding Engaged professional consultant Created a working group Engaged with BSI Engaged with wider group Launched December 2010

 Stakeholders Working Group  British Standards Institution (BSI)  United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG)  ConstructionSkills  Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS)  Health and Safety Executive (HSE)  Events Supplier and Services Association (ESSA)  Hire & Rental companies

 How does it work? Business Management Framework  Organisational management standards  Management processes & systems  Management Functions  Customer service and safe provision

 How does it work? Assessment process  Independent, accredited assessors  Two part assessment o Desk Top o Site (includes equipment inspection) Validity  3 year certificate  Annual site compliance check  Full re-assessment every 3 years

 Following the launch Marketing and PR to members’ clients Agreeing mutual recognition with other bodies Creating desire in existing members and their clients Creating web based tools for: assessment members to manage their systems

 So what do people think? “the SafeHire Private Standard has given us a great quality and health and safety management tool” Claire Gaines, MD of SHC “ the SafeHire Private Standard is unique, it is the only certification scheme that actually inspects our sites whilst auditing our systems and documentation” Neil Macara, Group Quality & Accreditation Manager Speedy Hire plc

“ BBUS’ goal is to achieve Zero Harm across all our businesses by 2012.Working with SafeHire Certified companies as preferred suppliers will help us to achieve that goal.” Brent Mitchell, Director of Operations Support, Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions “HSE has contributed to the development of the Standard and supports initiatives intended to improve workplace health and safety” Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Where are we now?  1200 member locations certified  740 further locations awaiting What’s next? Change the view from ‘nice to have’ to ‘NEED TO HAVE’!!!

Thank you for your attention Any questions?