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Safestand Used At Orpington Fire Station

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12.12.2013 5k Design and Build Ltd have once again chosen Safestand Access System as their number one access provider. Safestand is currently being used on the new Orpington Fire Station, a project by Kier who have a long standing history with Safestand.

Mark Starling (Safety, Health and Evironmental Manager for Kier London) had this to say recently about Safestand and the level of service we provide “thank you for the service you provide and the support you offer, it makes a real difference and helps me deliver safe sites and send everyone home safely, the biggest responsibility any employer has”.

The new station will provide state of the art facilities for fire crews and have community spaces allowing members of the public access to fire safety advice. Construction work will last 12 months, with arrangements being put in place to ensure fire cover by the Avalon Road station is not interrupted during building.
Other stations set for improvements are Dagenham, Dockhead, Leytonstone, Mitcham, Old Kent Road, Orpington, Plaistow, Purley and Shadwell fire stations. Eight of the stations are being completely re-built on their existing sites and one station, Mitcham, will be built on a new site.

The move is part of a joint project between the London Fire Brigade and its private finance initiative (PFI) partner Blue3, who will deliver the design, build, financing and maintenance of the stations for 28 years.

Safestand Ltd Supplies Thameslink Rolling Stock Project

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10.12.2013 VolkerFitzpatrick is designing, constructing and commissioning two depots over the next three years at Hornsey in north London and Three Bridges near Crawley in West Sussex. The depots are being built simultaneously by two in-house specialist project teams.  KLF Construction Ltd is currently using Safestand Access Systems as it’s preferred low level access system at the Hornsey depot, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

The Hornsey depot is being constructed within a live operational rail environment adjacent to the East Coast mainline and the existing Hornsey depot. The project comprises the co-ordinated redevelopment of two separate areas of existing infrastructure, including the existing operational depot and the derelict sidings immediately to the north of the existing depot. The work involves the widening of two existing bridges, a new three road, 12-car, maintenance shed, two carriage washing machines, offices and all associated depot infrastructure. Alterations to the existing depot are being undertaken in close consultation with the train operating

“The depots are being built with close regard to all stakeholders and communities, in a sustainable, safe and responsible manner. The sites are both registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme.”

Safety Health Awareness Day – Ipswich

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16.10.2013 SafeStand were invited by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) to exhibit our Access Systems at a Safety, Health & Awareness Day (SHAD) they had organised for the 16th October 2013.

The aim of the event is to give practical, hands on advice to construction companies on key topics such as Work at Height.

The event was well attended with much interest being shown in the SafeStand Access Systems and in particular the capabilities of the SafeStand 1200 System.

Feedback on the day was that the attendees found it very informative and with regards to SafeStand, it was “good to see a system out there that ticks all the boxes”. The event was such a success that the HSE’s Nikkie Childs (Event Organiser) has asked if SafeStand would attend the event again next year.

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SafeStand® Exhibits at Travis Perkins

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24/07/2013 – SafeStand® have spent a successful day exhibiting at the Travis Perkins branch in Shoreham-by-Sea.

We at SafeStand® were asked to represent our product to the various prospective clientele on the day. It is events such as these that give us the opportunity to meet face to face with smaller companies, showing them the numerous advantages that we can offer, such as simplicity and speed in erection; excellent safety features; not to mention the enormous cost savings that SafeStand® can bring to their workplace.

SafeStand is proud to work hand in hand with a prestigious company such as Travis Perkins, and SafeStand® is readily available to hire through any of the Travis Perkins branches nationwide- simply give them a call and ask for a quote.

Safestand Transforming Tottenham Court

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19/04/2013 Crossrail are working alongside TfL on a £1bn transformation of Tottenham Court Road Station, the biggest transport investment in the West End for decades.

Pyramid Builders Limited have been awarded the brick and blockwork package and have chosen to use Safestand® Access Systems as their safe method for working at height.  With the expected rise in passenger numbers interchanging between London Underground services and Crossrail in 2018, the existing station is being upgraded to meet the expected rise in demand for this key central London station for years to come.

Alongside the upgrade of the existing tube station, Crossrail is building a new station the length of three football pitches four storeys underground.  A new street level ticket hall will be constructed at Dean Street, with the station box continuing five levels below ground at a depth of around 25m, providing access to the new Crossrail platforms.

Safestand® Back At London Zoo

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17/01/2013 Buxton Building is back at London Zoo and Safestand Access Systems have once again been selected as the preferred method of access to carry out the works at the Zoo.

Buxton have begun work on the Regent Building, the works involve the construction of a new double storey extension, alterations to existing and a new mezzanine floor, this will create an exciting new restaurant. Once again Safestand Access Systems have been recognised as a cost effective and safe system to carry out works at height on the Regent Building.

This project follows previous successful projects at the Zoo including the Penguin Beach.