Check before use
Look for visible damage, loose parts, leaks, missing guards or anything different from the recorded handover condition.
Use equipment properly
Safety First.
Every hire includes clear guidance, equipment checks and safety information. Customers must use suitable PPE, follow instructions and stop immediately if something does not feel right.
Do not use equipment you are unsure about
If you do not understand the instructions, required PPE or safe
operating method, stop and contact Lakeside before continuing.
Essential rules
Safe use starts before the machine does.
Basic checks and good judgement prevent most avoidable problems.
Use required PPE
Wear all protection listed for that item. PPE is not optional simply because the job will only take a few minutes.
Read the guidance
Scan the QR code and review the operating instructions, warnings and safety information before starting.
Keep a clear area
Keep people, pets, vehicles and unnecessary objects away from the working area.
Use only as intended
Never modify equipment, remove guards or use attachments that have not been supplied or approved.
Stop when unsure
Strange noises, vibration, smoke, overheating or unexpected operation means stop immediately and contact Lakeside.
Personal protection
Wear the right equipment.
Exact PPE requirements vary by item and will be shown in the hire guidance.
Eye protection
Protect against dust, debris, splashes and flying fragments.
Hearing protection
Use suitable ear protection with loud powered equipment.
Protective gloves
Use appropriate gloves where listed, without creating an entanglement risk.
Suitable footwear
Wear secure, closed footwear with suitable grip and protection.
Before every job
Your quick safety checklist.
01
Confirm the equipment matches the job
Do not force an unsuitable item to perform a different task.
02
Inspect the item and accessories
Check guards, cables, blades, hoses, batteries and controls.
03
Prepare the working area
Remove hazards and keep other people or animals clear.
04
Put on all required PPE
Follow the item-specific guidance supplied with the hire.
05
Scan the QR code before starting
Review the manual, videos and important safety warnings.
Stop using it immediately.
Stop the equipment, switch it off safely and move away if there is smoke, burning smell, excessive vibration, leaking fuel, damage, unexpected movement or any other suspected fault. Do not attempt repairs or continue using it. Contact Lakeside and explain what happened.
Help attached to the equipment
Scan. Learn. Use it properly.
Each item will have its own QR code linking directly to relevant guidance.
Equipment-specific support.
The QR system is designed to give customers the right information for the exact item being hired.
01
Operating instructions
02
Required PPE
03
Safety warnings
04
Video demonstrations
05
Fault reporting and support
Unsure about something? Ask before using it.
It is always better to pause and check than continue without confidence.