Portable Kitchens and Catering EquipmentPortable Kitchens and catering equipment for hireHealth and Safety - Legislation
Ensuring a safe temporary kitchen installation is of paramount importance to PKL
Adherence to health and safety legislation is of paramount importance to PKL Group. It is important that Health and Safety legislation be followed, no matter the size of the project. Whether it is the delivery of a single piece of equipment or a 200-ton crane positioning a Portable Kitchen, PKL observe all current procedures. In addition, Health and Safety policy is aggressively enforced company wide. To protect our workers we insist that they wear health and safety clothing such as hard hats, high visibility jackets, safety toe protector shoes and roof cable supports. PKL holds a number of quality management and health and safety accreditations including ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, CHAS, SAFEContractor and a gold level CSCS Certificate.
Risk Assessments
Where required, we provide Risk Assessment sheets for the various procedures to be undertaken such as the off loading of catering equipment and the use of bottled gas. We aim to work with your staff to ensure that Health and Safety procedures are built into the project, and not merely a last minute addition.
Method Statements
We operate in full compliance with current Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations, and detailed Method Statements are available on request for projects that involve a higher degree of installation.
Project Management
Before we start work on site, a full project report is agreed detailing the work programme, on-site workers from PKL and the client, site trades, special site instructions, any use of heavy lifting equipment and the responsibilities of all parties. This ensures that the project can be completed to programme.
Delivery to Site
PKL have invested in our own transport fleet including a number of Hiab lorries, which allow a safe and efficient method of off loading Portable Kitchens and catering equipment onto site. Our delivery team are required to pass the HGV Class 1 licence for articulated trucks, and all Hiab operators must also pass an Approved Persons Course, which ensures that personnel are professionally trained in the safe use of cranes. In addition, we insist that our delivery team complete the industry Slinger / Banksman course. This is essential for crane operators so that straps, slings and crane weights are accurately measured.
Steps and Ramps
PKL have a standard range of modular steps and ramps, which are quick and simple to erect. Our ramps are built according to industry approved heights and gradients and are sized and strengthened according to their intended location and role. The range of steps linked to our Portable Kitchen units has non-slip boards and handrails. Alternatively you can provide these services yourselves.
Site Visit by PKL Safety Officer
During the installation of every large project, a PKL Safety Officer will inspect the site to ensure that statutory procedures are being followed. This report is given direct to the managing director. If there are any non-conformances, corrective action is implemented and controlled.