CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
PORTABLE TOILETS
The draft Code of Practice for Portable
Toilets as tabled is now ready to be sent
to all State Regulators for comment.
Recycled toilets have been removed
from the Victorian Dept of Health’s
responsibility and the QLD EPA has
done the same. An HRIA National Code
of Practice was anticipated to
be published by year end 2013.
HRIA JOBLINK
The Hire and Rental Industry
Association has created a new link
on its website for Joblink Talent
Community found on the HRIA website
(
under
Resources/Employment Opportunities.
The new page is a job and candidate
platform for all potential Employers and
Employees of the Hire Industry. Jobs
can be linked to specific groups, regions
and projects and the job board allows
people to search by location, employer
or job type. Active employers can source
candidates within the linked talent
pool. The home page has a Noticeboard
for career information with a link to a
training and course search portal.
Contact
KERRICK RELAUNCHES
WEBSITES
Kerrick recently re-launched its
Australian and New Zealand websites
(
and www.
kerrick.co.nz). As part of the relaunch
campaign, Kerrick is asking customers
to subscribe to its newsletter to receive
e-mails with details on new product
launches, special deals, case studies
and company news.
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Tony Crane 0400 586 974 | petrohire.com.au
Hiring to the Hire Industry
P
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HIRE
Tank can feed and
return from up to 3
generators at once
Dispensing equipment can
be locked within bund area,
even when in use!
Approved to AS1692 / AS1940
Static Storage and UN31A/Y
for Transport with Liquid.
Removable lid for ease of
maintenance
4 x way Forklift Pockets
Carbon steel inner tank can
be removed for maintenance
large fleet
available
Crane Lifting Lugs
Air Powered Services has a new branch in
Darwin
FEBRUARY 2014 | HIRE
AND
RENTAL
NEWS
| 5
NEWS IN BRIEF
INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne compressed air
specialist Air Powered Services
has a new branch in Darwin.
The new APS branch
will supply the area with
compressed air equipment,
initially focusing on hire.
APS Managing Director
Murray Closter said increasing
demand for compressed air
equipment hire in Australia’s
northernmost city was the
catalyst for the expansion.
“APS has the equipment
and the human resources to
meet Darwin’s fast-growing
commercial and industrial
demand for compressed air
Air Powered Services opens in Darwin
equipment,” Murray said.
“Once APS’s Darwin
branch is firmly
established, the company
will commit more
resources to the area and
will offer full services
including sales, repair, and
maintenance, as well as
hire,” Murray said.
APS was established in
Melbourne in 1991 and has
grown to become a leading
provider of compressed air
equipment for the commercial
and industrial markets. APS
hires, sells, and provides
maintenance for a range of air
compressor makes and models.
“It’s exciting times and we’re
pleased to be expanding our
business into Darwin.”
Contact: 1800 247 769 or: www.
airpoweredservices.com.au
HR
Kennards Hire has introduced
QR Code technology into its
specialist businesses including
Lift and Shift, Pump and Power,
Traffic, Concrete Care and Rail.
Kennards Hire has found
the technology a major success
and said it is the only company
utilising technology innovation
to help make its jobs safe,
efficient and professional.
The QR Code allows
easy access to service and
maintenance history. This
insures the machinery and
equipment is all in safe and
meticulous working condition.
Additionally, test and
examination certification,
maintenance schedules and
QR Codes for safety and convenience
user manuals can also be
accessed with the quick scan of
a smart phone.
Work site efficiency and
safety are some of the core
benefits with the QR Codes
allowing quick on-site
compliance and safety checks
on all Kennards Hire Lift and
Shift equipment.
To utilise the technology,
customers download a QR
code reader for smart phones,
scan the code on the ‘Ready
for Hire’ label and browse the
plant portal. Alternatively,
customers can enter the plant
number via the Kennards Hire
Plant Portal Site.
Visit:
HR
The QR Code allows easy access to
service and maintenance history
