The right elevating work platforms (EWPs) for the right job can seriously reduce your work hours. Not only do EWPs mean you have more space to take tools and materials with you (saving repeat trips) but they can also reduce the dangers to those on the ground. For example, tree surgeons may find they no […]
As you may have heard, on 2 February, a fatal explosion occurred at a Perth shopping centre; it appears the blast originated near an electrical transformer. The two victims were electricians performing routine maintenance on the transformer. An additional seven people were wounded, and two continue to fight for their lives. At this time, it’s […]
We’ve brought you details on window cleaning in Perth and access equipment before, but today we’re talking about window replacement. There are a couple of reasons why residential and commercial windows get replaced. Keep reading for a broad overview of window replacement. Upgrading to Enhance Energy Efficiency In recent years, one of the biggest reasons […]
Access equipment is more commonly associated with construction and telecommunications than the natural world, yet tree surgery is an area where elevated work platforms can make a difficult job simpler and safer. With the increasing number of wildfires in rural Australia as well as the maintenance that’s needed for urban forests and trees along transport […]
Travel Towers are arguably the most versatile elevated work platforms. Fit for the open road yet still great for awkward spaces and tight site envelopes, they offer large working loads and safe and stable platform bases. Little wonder, then, that they are one of our most popular equipment hires. Force holds a large fleet of […]
On the 24th February, Force was proud to host a meeting of the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia at our Homebush facility in Sydney. The meeting was run by John Glover our National Service Manager, and the NSW President of the EWPA. Elevated Work Platform Association Meeting The EWPA is a very important representative […]
As you know, Force’s number one priority is safety. We are a premier provider of safe and reliable access equipment hire, but safety goes beyond just the integrity of access equipment and elevating work platforms. We’ve highlighted different ways to increase safety, like precautions to take when it rains. Another safety essential is keeping tabs […]
We’ve all been taught that Australia was built on the backs of sheep, but today, only a tiny fraction of our population lives in rural areas. Nevertheless, agriculture remains a $40 billion industry and agricultural products still represent one of our strongest export sectors. Plus, Australian agriculture has never been more diversified. Today’s jackaroos may […]
Chimneys, whether domestic or industrial, are notoriously difficult to access, and domestic and industrial chimneys are very different in terms of both access and maintenance. All chimneys need to be maintained, and the maintenance routine is different depending on their size and on what the chimneys are made of: reinforced concrete, steel or brick. Domestic […]
We’ve spent a lot of time on the Force blog casting light on other industries, like plumbing and construction. Force truly believes all of the fields we help support by providing access equipment hire are unique and exciting. But, we’re a bit biased and think there’s no better career than working with elevating work platform […]