Safety & Customer Responsibilities

Safe hire depends on suitable equipment, competent operators, a controlled work area and clear responsibility throughout the hire.

SGL Hire responsibilities

• Provide equipment that has been inspected and is suitable for hire at handover
• Provide the manufacturer manual and agreed package information
• Record condition and included accessories
• Explain fault reporting and return arrangements
• Maintain and inspect electrical equipment using a risk-based regime
• Arrange specialist service or repair where required

Hirer responsibilities

• Select competent and authorised operators
• Complete site and task risk assessments
• Provide correct power, air, ventilation, extraction, PPE and hot-work controls
• Inspect equipment before use and complete daily checks
• Use only approved accessories, fuel and consumables
• Keep equipment secure and protected from weather, theft and misuse
• Stop use and report faults immediately
• Return every item by the agreed time and condition

Welding and cutting fume

All welding fume can create serious health risks. Indoor welding normally requires suitable local exhaust ventilation, with respiratory protection where extraction does not adequately control exposure. Outdoor welding may require suitable respiratory protection because local exhaust ventilation is generally ineffective.

Electrical and engine-driven equipment

Use a competent person to confirm sockets, protection, generators, earthing, RCDs, cable ratings and distribution. Engine-driven equipment must not be used in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas and must be controlled for fuel, exhaust, hot surfaces, fire and noise.

Gas cylinders

Compressed gas cylinders are supplied under separate Sultani Gas or SGL Online arrangements. Cylinders must be transported, secured, stored and used in accordance with the supplier agreement, labels and applicable guidance.