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5 The latter is something he sees during the training courses. The course members build the Safe-Quick ® correctly, right from the RS TOWER 5-S TOWER 5 first time they use it. ‘We often divide the group into two, with one half using the previous method and the other group using RS TOWER 52-S Safe-Quick ® 2 the Safe-Quick ® . You always see that the second group finishes quicker, but more important these people immediately place trust in both the product and in themselves. That says a lot - 5.2 m platform height - 7.2 m workingheight - 1.35 x 2.45 m - Fiber-Deck ® platforms - Art.no. C525014 about the training course and certainly about the Safe-Quick ® !” “Safety at work goes hand-in-hand with taking responsibility, both for yourself and your colleagues.” KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING Over the years, Maenen has seen many changes take place in the field of safety and working at height. He has also seen where it can go wrong and what can be improved. As such, the usefulness of training is unquestionable in his point of view. “We provide training courses for our own staff, because we feel we should be able to answer any question, that is asked about our products. Particular about safety at work. After all, safety at work starts with knowledge, knowing what you’re doing.” NEW! TOWER RS TOWER 52 Safe-Quick ® 2 Work freely on the façade side Next to internal training courses, Boels has a particular focus on providing courses externally. There are training courses for groups and for independent entrepreneurs. “If you use access equipment or machines, you are obliged by law to follow a training course or session”, says Maenen. “Obviously, you want to meet this requirement as it means you are also complying with the safety regulations. Moreover, training is very useful. During the assembly of a rolling tower like the Safe-Quick ® , it’s useful when someone explains to you exactly how it works. When you have seen it once in practice then you’ll always know how to do it yourself. That is the great thing about Safe-Quick ® !” If you would like to find out more about Safe-Quick ® 2, why not visit our website at altrex.com. For further information about Boels Training, see www.boels.com. ■ - 5.2 m platform height - 7.2 m workingheight - 1.35 x 2.45 m - Fiber-Deck ® platforms - Art.no. C525044 5