Clearview North September 2013 - Issue 142 | Page 24

industrynews “NO EXCUSE” FOR UNSAFE LOW LEVEL PLATFORMS PASMA, the trade body representing the mobile access tower industry, has launched a Publicly Available Specification – PAS 250 – a new safety standard for the design of low-level work platforms (LLWPs), also known as “podiums” or “pulpits”. Sponsored by PASMA, facilitated by BSI Standards and published under licence from the British Standards Institution (BSI), it sets out the minimum safety and performance requirements for these essential, everyday access products. Wherever there is high demand for a product and no existing standard in place there is always the risk that some designs may not meet even the most basic of safety criteria, and these inferior products can be marketed and distributed freely, potentially contributing to the already concerning accident statistics for low-level work at height. PAS 250 addresses this issue and sets the standard for podiums and pulpits going forward. The specification comprehensively covers all low-level work platforms with one working platform and side protection, for use by one person with a maximum working platform height of under 2.5 metres. PASMA’s Managing Director, Peter Bennett, said: “This new safety standard completes the plan by making the equipment itself as consistently safe as possible.” More details on PAS 250 can be found at www.pasma.co.uk Fantasy Football – ‘Are you game?’ As hosts of the window industry’s Fantasy Football competition this season, Total Glass is inviting fans to join in the fun with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes. The Liverpool-based PVC-U and aluminium window and door fabricator is urging participants to sign up with their squad of 15 players as the 2013/14 Premier League season gets underway. Top prize is VIP treatment for two in a hospitality box at Anfield for a premier league fixture in the Fantasy Football league for the industry.” He adds: “It’s a good talking point, and of course, a great way of keeping in touch with our customers. Plus, we’re offering some superb prizes for our winners. We think we know the score when it comes to football – are you game too?” 2014/15 season. The runner up will win an iPad Mini and there’s a Smart plasma television for third place. Lifelong Liverpool FC supporter Total Group Managing Director Frank Deary comments: “As many people are aware, we’re big on football here at Total Glass so naturally we jumped at the opportunity to host this season’s For more details, contact Total Glass on 0151 549 2339 or visit the website at totalglass.com. MAJOR ADVANCES WITH NEW WEBSITE Hurst Plastics has unveiled a brand new website that has been created to bring an array of functions to both the trade user and homeowner on a PC, tablet or Smart phone. Designed to be even easier to navigate and use, the new website provides trade users with quick and easy access to the complete suite of Hurst brochures as well as a wealth of product information. The site features a host of downloads, including technical data and certification, as well as the full Hurst image library. The biggest advance with the website however, is the greatly enhanced trade section, which every Hurst door supplier or installer now has automatic access to. At the heart of this section is the brand new ‘Hurst Live’ tool, which has been designed to be the ultimate resource for Hurst customers. The technology provides instant access to current live information, such as order status, personalised pricing and technical downloads. Customers can even place their door orders direct online and gain access to their full order history from the last two years. Mark Atkinson, Hurst Plastics’ sales director, says: “Early reports from customers have been very positive indeed.” If you are an existing Hurst customer and would like a demonstration on the new website, or if you are interested in becoming a Hurst trade partner, please contact Hurst on 01482 790790. 24 SEP 2013 To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com