by Waimea Group | Mar 29, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, News, News Blog, Power & Energy, Safety & Training
What is the safe and approved method for setting up an EWP on sloping or uneven ground? Going by the questions we are often asked about the bucket trucks we hire and sell, there is a lack of understanding about what the safest way is to operate, especially when...
by Waimea Group | Jul 21, 2021 | News Blog, Knowledge Hub, News, Product Knowledge, Road & Traffic, Road & Traffic, Safety & Training
Code of Practice Update for Truck Mounted Attenuators A 70km/h reason to keep updated with TMA regulation change! On 31st December 2020 regulation changes came into force with regards to TMA (truck mounted attenuators, otherwise know as ‘crashpads’) deployed on...
by Waimea Group | Jul 14, 2021 | Knowledge Hub, News, News Blog, Product Knowledge
Lease, Hire or Purchase – What Is Right for Me? Is it better to buy it with my own money or use other people’s money to lease it? The answer may surprise you but let’s explore why the traditional ownership model may not necessarily be the right one for you and is...
by Waimea Group | Jul 1, 2021 | News, Knowledge Hub, News Blog, Safety & Training
Short Jacking: Risk Mitigation for Crane & Fleet Operators Short jacking, the activity of operating a crane without the outriggers fully extended to one side of the truck, has been an increasing area of concern for fleet operators in the power utility sector....
by Waimea Group | Jun 30, 2021 | News, Knowledge Hub, Liquid Waste, News Blog, Product Knowledge, Underground Utilities
Let’s Talk Turnkey: 3 Smart Ways to Grow Your Business Do we admit to the flawed reasoning that it’s cheaper to ‘do it ourselves’? Let’s unpack why a turnkey build – a finished truck that is ready to work and generate immediate...
