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  • Safety
  • Health
  • Environment
  • Quality

Representing Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, SHEQ is here to champion the key principles that keep our workplaces safe, our colleagues and customers protected, and our standards high.

SHEQ serves as a reminder of our responsibility to operate safely, care for our wellbeing, minimise our environmental impact, and deliver quality in everything we do.

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Safety first, always

Every hire, delivery and training course starts with safety. Our teams follow clear procedures so equipment arrives on site compliant, inspected and ready to use.

  • Checked before every hire

    Equipment is inspected, tested and tagged in line with LOLER and PUWER.

  • Trained people

    Accredited operator and safety courses through One Stop Safety Training.

  • Safe delivery & collection

    Trained drivers and a modern fleet, fully tracked with PDA technology.

  • Clear guidance

    Safety information and user guidance supplied with the equipment you hire.

ISO 45001 certification mark

ISO 45001

Occupational health & safety management

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Health & wellbeing

We look after the wellbeing of our colleagues and help customers protect their teams from the health risks that come with tools and plant.

  • HAV monitoring

    Low-vibration tools and HAV logging and reporting through Henry.

  • Dust & noise control

    Extraction, suppression and PPE to reduce exposure on site.

  • 24 hour GP access

    Health Shield gives colleagues 24 hour access to a GP.

  • Wellbeing support

    Support and guidance available to every colleague.

ISO 45001 certification mark

ISO 45001

Occupational health & safety management

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Environment & Net Zero

We are fully aligned with the UK's Net Zero by 2050 target and have embedded clear, measurable actions across our operations to achieve it.

  • Transport emission reductions

    Transitioning to electric and hybrid vehicles and expanding the use of HVO in our fleet.

  • Battery-powered equipment

    No direct operational emissions at point of use, improving air quality on client sites.

  • Zero waste ambition

    Segregating recyclables at source, aiming to divert all general waste from landfill.

  • Resource efficiency

    Reducing energy, water, and land use across depots and project sites.

ISO 14001 certification mark

ISO 14001

Environmental management

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Quality you can rely on

Consistent standards across every depot, so you get the same well-maintained equipment and dependable service wherever you hire from.

  • Certified processes

    Quality management certified to ISO 9001 and audited every year.

  • Continuous investment

    Our fleet is continuously stocked with the latest and best equipment available.

  • Maintained fleet

    Planned servicing and repairs by our own engineers.

  • Listening to customers

    Feedback is reviewed and used to improve how we work.

ISO 9001 certification mark

ISO 9001

Quality management

Environmental strategy

Net Zero Business Alignment

At One Stop Hire Limited, environmental stewardship is not just a compliance requirement, it’s a core business value and a driver of innovation. We understand that the construction, plant, and tool hire industry plays a significant role in reducing the UK’s carbon footprint, and we are committed to being at the forefront of that change.

We are fully aligned with the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 target and have embedded clear, measurable actions across our operations to achieve it. These include reducing both direct and indirect emissions, adopting low-carbon technologies, and engaging our employees, customers, and suppliers in shared sustainability objectives.

Our environmental strategy is supported by robust systems and certifications, including ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ensuring that our approach is structured, measurable, and continually improving.

ISO 14001:2015 Intertek Certification and UKAS Management Systems accreditation marks

Our Environmental Commitments Include:

Continuous Performance Improvement

Systematic monitoring, annual target-setting, and adoption of pollution prevention measures.

Sustainable Sourcing and Operations

Prioritising ethically sourced materials, low-impact methods of working, and energy-efficient equipment.

Resource Efficiency

Reducing energy, water, and land use across depots and project sites.

Transport Emission Reductions

Transitioning to electric and hybrid vehicles and expanding the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in our fleet.

Zero Waste Ambition

Segregating rags, paper, oil filters, and other recyclables at source, with the aim of diverting all general waste from landfill.

Employee Engagement

Providing environmental awareness training so our teams can make sustainable decisions in their daily work.

Measuring our impact

We measure our environmental performance using recognised greenhouse gas accounting methods across:

Scope 1

Owned and leased vehicle use (petrol/diesel), gas oil for generators and forklifts, LPG, and natural gas.

Scope 2

Imported and generated electricity, with a focus on renewable sourcing where available.

Why Battery Powered Equipment Matter

The transition to battery-powered plant and tools is a key element of our Net Zero strategy. These solutions offer several advantages over corded, or fossil-fuel powered alternatives.

Zero On-Site Emissions

No direct operational emissions at point of use, reducing our carbon footprint and improving air quality on client sites.

Greater Energy Efficiency

Many battery technologies now outperform traditional models in terms of energy use and longevity.

Operational Flexibility

Off-peak or off-site charging reduces dependency on peak grid demand and lowers Scope 2 emissions.

Regulatory Alignment

Battery technology positions us ahead of future environmental regulations and client sustainability requirements.

In practice

Our Case Studies

Impact

Forklift Transition to HVO Fuel

One of our depots replaced a diesel-powered forklift with a unit running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable, low-emission fuel.

  • Annual fuel use: ~4,000 litres HVO, generating 2.38 tCO2e (14.13% of depot’s total footprint).
  • Diesel vans at the same depot contributed 4.96 tCO2e (34.3%), highlighting an opportunity for greater reductions through further electrification or HVO adoption.
Next steps
  • Expand HVO usage across more fleet vehicles.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of transitioning local delivery vehicles to fully electric models.
Impact on our Preston depot

Depot Energy Efficiency Upgrade

We implemented an energy overhaul across our depot network, here are some of the changes we made:

  • Replacement of traditional lighting with LED fittings.
  • Partitioning of workspaces to reduce unnecessary heat loss.
  • Installation of infrared electric heaters in active work zones only.
  • Annual electricity use: 22,992 kWh, contributing 6.32 tCO2e (43.7% of total depot emissions).
  • Measures are projected to reduce Scope 2 emissions significantly in the coming years.

Our Road Map to Net Zero is Clear

Through these actions, One Stop Hire is setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility within the plant and tool hire sector, proving that operational excellence and sustainability go hand in hand.

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Short Term (1–3 years)

Expand HVO adoption, electrify key vehicle routes, and further improve depot energy efficiency.

2

Medium Term (3–7 years)

Transition majority of plant and equipment to battery-electric models, integrate on-site renewable energy generation, and eliminate landfill waste.

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Long Term (by 2050)

Achieve full Net Zero operations, with 100% low-carbon equipment and a fully decarbonised supply chain.

Accredited

Our certifications

Independently audited management systems behind every part of SHEQ.

  • ISO 9001 certification mark

    ISO 9001

    Quality management

    Quality
  • ISO 14001 certification mark

    ISO 14001

    Environmental management

    Environment
  • ISO 45001 certification mark

    ISO 45001

    Occupational health & safety

    Safety & Health
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