Entries by forcecorp

Access Equipment Jobs: Mechanical Technician

We’ve brought you the rundown on occupations that utilise access equipment before, like bricklayers and rail workers, and today we’re highlighting yet another. Mechanical technicians install and maintain a variety of equipment that is essential to keeping our homes and offices comfortable. Here’s what you need to know about working in this field. Field overview A […]

Safety Tip of the Week: Securing Your Work

When working at height, it is absolutely vital to keep your tools and materials secure and under control. Whether you’re on a worksite, in a built-up area or even out in the country, items dropped from elevating work platforms can pose a danger to anyone and anything below. Before you make arrangements for your access […]

Access Equipment Jobs in Renewable Energy

Australia has the potential to be a world leader in renewable energy. With almost endless coastline, the space to create large-scale solar and hydro schemes and all our lovely sunshine, the opportunity to develop renewable energy in Australia is vast and, as yet, relatively untapped. The Australian government has set a target of meeting 20% […]

Access Equipment and the Maintenance of Cladding and Facades

Revitalising and repairing building facades is an essential part of maintenance, particularly with modern construction that involves the joining of a variety of different materials, from traditional timber and stone to metal and glass. Traditionally, the only way to undertake a project like repointing, replacing windows and panels, renewing sealant or painting a building’s exterior […]

Aced the audit!

Anyone who even glances at our blog will see just how seriously we take safety. That’s why we’re in a celebratory mood. During the first half of December, Force was audited by BSI for compliance under the AS/NZS 4801 Safety Management Systems certification and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems standard. Our Sydney branch at […]

EWPA Training: What to Expect

If you’ve been following this blog for a while now, you know that our number one priority is safety. Whether we’re sharing tips on preventing falls or explaining what a Yellow Card is, Force is committed to ensuring our clients know how to safely use and operate our access equipment for hire. We are proud […]

Adelaide Oval

Australian’s all love a good sporting match; from Cricket to Rugby, AFL to NRL. The next time you are at a match cheering on your team, take a moment to look at the stadium you are sitting in and give a thought to those who were involved in the construction of this mega structure. This […]

Safety Tip of the Week: Communicate!

It’s important to establish clear communication channels on work-sites, especially those that involve inherent risk, like construction and mining. Here are some important communication essentials you need to keep in mind. Regular Meetings Yes, we know, meetings are unpopular. They are also the best way to make sure team members are all on the same […]