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THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE waste and safety management system
Skipper’s Safety Management System is helping maintenance operatives to comply with recommended working practices by adhering to all existing laws worldwide
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kipper Ltd, founded in 2005, is the leading UK manufacturer of health &
safety products. Their unique Skipper Safety Management System is helping maintenance operatives comply with recommended working practices by adhering to all existing laws and practices worldwide. Their innovative approach to customers’ problems allows them to continually develop the range, while bringing to market award-winning concepts and designs. The Skipper Unit has 9 metres of retractable barrier tape and provides a versatile and highly-visible solution to cordon off any area as required. It can be used again and again, saving time, money and space in the long-term versus throw-away barrier tape. The lightweight but robust material
makes it much more portable and the retractable tape means it can be assembled within minutes. Their most recent new products are the Skipper and XS units. The skipper unit was originally launched in 2005 but has now been refined and redesigned for 2016 providing huge improvements to the existing model. It is now tougher, more durable and a higher specification than ever before. The Skipper range is also available in six different colours! The Skipper unit can be attached to the top of your existing cones; the unique Skipper cone or a post and base system which in turn can be transformed into a waste & safety station. The tape can further attach to surfaces such as walls, shelving, glass, railing or vehicles. This system is perfect for constantly changing work environments and can withstand extreme weather conditions. This XS unit is essentially a Skipper Unit without the need for posts or cones. The XS unit features the same 9 metres of retractable tape and can be used in conjunction with a wide range of unique accessories to
business branching out into new sectors and applications. Skipper supply to logistics & materials handling, warehousing & packaging, traffic management, manufacturing, facilities management, construction, power & telecommunications, arboriculture, petrochemical, food manufacturing, local authorities, aviation, events & sports arenas and education & retail environments. “I came across Skipper when I visited a
warehouse,” says Edward Carter, off-site engineer from Surrey. “I was outstanded by its ability to attach to a variety of surfaces and how easy it is to use. I have had my own XS and accessory pack for over 2 years now; it makes my job so much easier and faster. I would not be without it.” Mark Dobbins, health & safety
quickly and easily create internal cordoned areas. Their range of accessories include a rechargeable safety light, A4 sign holder for warnings, magnetic cord strap, suction pad, clamp & wall support bracket. XS’s multi-functional and multi- surface adaptability makes it ideal for industrial and logistics applications. Skipper’s waste management range
includes recycle bins, sanitiser brackets and dispensers for storing gloves, hairnets and safety glasses, ensuring that all aspects of health & safety are covered. Skipper has captured the interest of
many industries mainly because their products are different to alternates due
to their ease of use they can: Increase safety in your workplace by ensuring employees are fully aware of
any danger; Improve operational efficiencies due
to its rapid set-up time Create a fully freestanding waste & recycling management solution Due to the versatility of
the products it has led to the S6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 | MATERIALS HANDLING & LOGISTICS
manager, A.J. Bayliss Petroleum Engineers comments: “This product helps us in implementing our best working practices and has streamlined a lot of our forecourt projects. We've rolled Skipper out across many of our installations and I'd definitely say that it helps to form our safe working area on forecourts and provides a consistent image.”
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Versatile: can be used in a huge variety of environments and situations Virtually maintenance free Can be assembled in a matter of seconds Robust and durable: suitable for exterior as well as interior use Lightweight, compact and easy to store Features built-in locking button to prevent unwanted spooling of tape Tape end clip can be attached by wrapping around a pillar or post and attaching to itself Skipper has become a member of IPAF
(International Powered Access Federation) and BSC (British Safety Council) with the aim to raise awareness, and become experts in health & safety.
Skipper T: 0844 412 7757 Email:
sales@skippertm.co.uk www.skippertm.com
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