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Hampshire-based housing association, First Wessex is investing significantly in worker health and safety and customer care with a six-figure deal for more than 4,400 Hilti power tools.

The registered social landlord, which manages and maintains 20,500 high-quality, affordable homes in the region, and develops over 300 new properties every year, made the decision to partner with the global manufacturer to the construction industry based on several key factors, including productivity and cost effectiveness.

The tools, which will be used by First Wessex’s 450-strong building and maintenance teams, were selected by the workforce themselves following open days at depots in Aldershot, Eastleigh and Portsmouth, allowing each specialised unit to choose exactly the right tools for their trade.

Particular emphasis was placed on health and safety, with a product selector provided to ensure they remain under hand-arm vibration (HAVS) levels, and training and equipment - including specialist vacuum and on-tool extraction systems - to address harmful construction dust.

The contract has been procured using the Hilti Fleet Management service, whereby a fixed monthly charge covers all servicing and repair costs including reporting, transport, labour, spare parts and theft coverage. This provides First Wessex with peace of mind and cost visibility.

Every order is placed online and tools are labelled with the name and location of the owner, who then must sign for the items on delivery which provides traceability and increases product ownership. Hilti tool inserts, such as drill bits, chisels and cutting discs, are also ordered to allow the teams to benefit from complete Hilti systems.

Hazel Warwick, Asset Management Director at First Wessex, said: “We want to work with suppliers that will help us to deliver the best service to our residents at the best possible cost. Hilti very much meets this brief both in terms of the safety and durability of its tools, as well as the cost effectiveness of the Fleet Management service.”

First Wessex are a Hampshire-based housing association providing homes and services within local communities throughout Hampshire and parts of Surrey. The association manage and maintain around 20,500 affordable homes for rent or purchase; developing over 300 new homes each year. Regulated by the Homes and Communities Agency, First Wessex work to the highest regulatory standards. www.firstwessex.org

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SIX-FIGURE INVESTMENT IN WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY.

“We are committed to our staff and investing in our residents’ homes and futures. Our new partnership with Hilti underlines these commitments.” Hazel Warwick, Asset Management Director at First Wessex

Hazel Warwick, Asset Management Director at First Wessex, said: “We want to work with suppliers that will help us to deliver the best service to our residents at the best possible cost. Hilti very much meets this brief both in terms of the safety and durability of its tools, as well as the cost effectiveness of the Fleet Management service.”

Products and systems supplied: Make it fit: 22V Cordless platform • SFC 22-A Drill drivers • SFH 22-A Hammer drill drivers• SID 22-A Impact drivers • TE 2-A22, TE 4-A22 Rotary hammers • AG 125-A22 Angle grinders • SCW 22-A Circular saws • WSR 22-A Reciprocating saws • All with Li-ion batteries and chargers Make it fit: 36V Cordless platform • TE 30-A36-AVR Combihammers • WSR 36-A Reciprocating saws• All with Li-ion batteries and chargers

Corded tools: • DAG 125-S Angle grinders • TE 40-AVR Combihammers • TE 60-ATC-AVR Combihammers • WSJ 750-ET Orbital jig saws • DC-SE 20 Slitting machines

Inserts: • TE-C, TE-CX, TE-Y, TE-YX Hammer drill bits• S-BSC Bit sets • AG-D Grinding wheels • SCB Circular saw blades• A-CD Cutting discs • DC-D Diamond cutting discs• W-CSR Recip. saw blades • W-CSJ Jig saw blades • TE-CP Chisels

Diamond systems: • DD 100-D Diamond coring tools • DD-B, DD-BI Diamond core bits • DSH 700 Hand-held gas saw

Dust Removal Systems (DRS): • On-tool dust extraction systems • VC 20-U, VC 20-UM Vacuum cleaners

Services provided:

Health and Safety Product Selector: Information on safe working regulations for noise, vibration and dust. Hilti Online: All orders are placed at www.hilti.co.uk which is fast, convenient and optimised for mobile devices.

Fleet Management: A fixed monthly charge covers all tool, service and repair costs. There are no hidden costs.

Shaun Booty, Government Account Manager at Hilti, added: “We have worked with First Wessex for some time but this new deal marks a major step forward in our relationship. Both worker health and safety and customer care are critical to the organisation, and we are delighted to offer solutions which meet both objectives.”