Graham Arundell13 May 2011

1. Founded in 19732. Independent, not for profit3. Over 800 members, 3000 locations4. Representing rental companies5. Setting standards6. Delivering training and other benefits

Who are HAE?

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?