Working at height is never without risk, but winter conditions add extra hazards that are worth planning for before any access equipment goes up. Wind is one of the biggest factors to consider, since even equipment rated for outdoor use has wind speed limits that should never be exceeded, particularly with scissor [...]
Site welfare facilities are a legal requirement on most construction sites, and toilet hire is one of the most straightforward ways to meet that obligation without the cost of a full welfare unit. The number of units needed depends on how many people are working on site at any one time, with [...]
With daylight hours at their shortest, winter puts more pressure on a site's power and lighting setup than any other time of year, and getting it right matters both for productivity and safety. Generators provide a reliable power source for sites without a mains connection, or as backup where power needs to [...]
Cold, damp conditions slow almost every stage of a winter building project, from curing materials to keeping tools and workers comfortable, which is where heating and drying equipment earns its keep. Space heaters help keep a site or unit warm enough to work in comfortably, while also protecting materials like plaster, paint [...]
At Instant Tool and Plant Hire we want to make sure you are winter ready for winter, we have a wide range of equipment to help keep you productive through the darker and colder months available throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire, and with longer opening hours than any other tool and plant hire [...]
Let’s face it everyone knows that DIY through the colder winter months can be tough. The nights become darker much earlier, leaving you less working time to start the projects you’ve been meaning to do for months. Luckily for you, we’re here to help you be a winter warrior! Here are our [...]
