commitment to safety
  • This covers both our own employees and our customers.
  • Our aim is to design safety into our systems and procedures.
  • Everything is guided by our Health & Safety policy.

Safe Hire Award
Speedy were the first national hire organisation to be awarded the prestigious Safe-Hire Award by the Hire Association of Europe.

Audits

  • Audits carried out weekly by each Depot Manager.
  • Regional Safety Audits carried out monthly and approved by Regional Directors.
  • Random Audits carried out by Speedy Health & Safety Officers.
  • Information collated and analysed monthly, then reported and discussed at each Board Meeting.
  • KPI's on Health & Safety compiled, and then reviewed at the Group Operating Board Meeting.

Mystery Shoppers

  • A permanent team of mystery shoppers is employed to provide totally independent feedback of our customer service.
  • As part of every visit the mystery shopper completes an 8 point health and safety checklist, and the equipment they hire is sent to a workshop for independent examination.

Training

  • Excellence in Training Award 2002 (Hire Association Europe).
  • Employee training covers induction training through to all aspects of equipment repair and inspection.
  • Customer training can be arranged for all products in the Speedy Hire range.
  • Bespoke courses are developed to cover specific customers needs.
  • Courses approved by associations including PASMA and St John Ambulance.

The Catalogue

  • Each product description includes safety symbols for customer guidance.
  • Speedy’s catalogue was the first to show “Vibration” ratings for products.
  • Decibel ratings are shown where applicable.
  • Personal Protection Equipment needs are shown.
  • Weight of equipment shown in line with manual handling requirements.

The Hire

  • Products supplied form the most modern in the industry.
  • Safe products such as low vibration, super-silenced, and zone-one approved are available.
  • Safety leaflets are provided with every hire.
  • Proof of safety inspection is provided either through the safety inspection checklist being an integral part of the contract itself, or through inspection number being on both the equipment and the contract.
  • Finally, our teams check you have all the necessary PPE.
work at height
vibration
lighting
dust
noise
manual handling
confined spaces