28th February 2020

As part of our ongoing commitment to supplying the Barratt Homes jobs in Scotland, we were pleased to supply the SureStand 500 system to the Heritage Grange site in Frampton Road East. This is the second time we have supplied this project, having supplied a previous phase in 2018.

We are also supplying their sister site in Burdiehouse Road. The two sites are a development of two, three and four bedroomed houses and apartments.

The site is located on the Edinburgh by-pass with easy access to Edinburgh City Centre.

14th February 2020

Lesterose Builders Ltd have commenced work on Iconic Battersea Power Station (London) restoration project care of Mace.  The works are to the restoration of internal face brickwork in multiple locations over 5 floors which are to be Apple’s new London headquarters which will be home to around 1400 staff.

SafeStand at 1800mm platform

Battersea Power Station is located on the South Bank of London’s River Thames and last produced electricity back in 1983. Since then the building has stood abandon until the renovation started to deliver both office space and residential properties. The project is due to be completed 2021.

7th February 2020

SafeStand Ltd® have just taken delivery of two new 15 tonne Mercedes Atego lorries to replace some of our older vehicles. The New Mercedes-Benz Atego is provided with a fuel-efficient four or six cylinder Euro VI engine, creating a fuel-efficient, cost-effective and economical yet powerful vehicle which is more environmentally friendly than it’s predecessors.

The inclusion of these vehicles in our fleet meshes in with our ongoing commitment to drive down our carbon footprint.

It will also enable us to continue servicing areas across the country which are subject to Clean Air Zone requirements.

These two new 15 tonne vehicles (The Twins!!!!) are purpose designed and built to enable maximum suitability for carrying our SafeStand® Access Systems.

We are proud to be helping deliver cleaner air
though the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles.

NG Bailey are the principle contractor on a £126 million development for the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre in Coventry. Mossvale Maintenance and Sealing Services Ltd are using our SafeStand Access Systems  to complete the blockwork on this innovative project.

The aim behind this development is to establish a new national facility for battery manufacturing development and to ensure the UK reaps the economical benefits in the global transition to a low carbon economy.

By 2035 the ever-growing automotive battery supply chain are set to be worth approximately £5bn per year in the UK.

Transport for London (TFL) and the Mayor of London are looking at bringing into force “The Direct Vision Standard (DVS)” and safety permit for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).  The DVS requires all lorries over 12 tonnes gross vehicle weight to be granted a permit to enter or operate in Greater London. The scheme was created to improve the safety of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists with the aim is to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London’s transport network by 2041.

As of 26^thOctober 2020 vehicles that fall within scope will be given a vehicle star rating under the DVS system and each vehicle must meet the minimum rating of at least one star unless exempt from the scheme.  These star ratings can be obtained from the vehicle manufacturers.

STAR RATINGS

• Zero star rated vehicles will require an approved safe system and if acceptable will be granted a permit until 2024.
• One to Two star rated vehicles will be granted a permit until 2024.
• Three, four and five star rated vehicles will be granted a 10year permit

SafeStand ® Ltd have achieved a five-star rating for our newest vehicle with all our vehicles currently two stars and above.

5 Star Rated 18 Tonne Rigid Lorry

1st November 2019

SafeStand® Ltd are pleased to announce that we have successfully passed another annual FORS Silver audit thus maintaining our FORS Silver level certificate.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is an accreditation scheme that aims to improve fleet activity in London and throughout the UK and beyond.

The FORS Standard is helping make London’s roads safer, cleaner and less congested. For vehicle operators, it offers peace of mind that they are meeting their legislative requirements, as well helping to increase efficiency, reduce costs, pollution and noise while striving to minimise road risk and environmental impacts.