{"id":5977,"date":"2026-02-04T17:46:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/?p=5977"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:46:48","slug":"stevens-equipment-rental-rolls-out-human-form-detection-across-fleet-to-enhance-site-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/2026\/02\/stevens-equipment-rental-rolls-out-human-form-detection-across-fleet-to-enhance-site-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Stevens Equipment Rental rolls out human form detection across fleet to enhance site safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a proactive move to help contractors meet the highest safety standards on UK projects, the family-run equipment rental company is standardising advanced safety technology, including human form detection and a digital \u2018Thumbs Up\u2019 system, across its\u00a0fleet.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Stevens Equipment Rental<\/a> (SER) is setting a new benchmark for rental fleet safety by rolling out human form detection (HFD) across new machines, including articulated haulers, excavators, and wheel loaders.<\/p>\n

As part of its ongoing 50th<\/sup> anniversary<\/a> fleet upgrade and expansion, the family-run firm has been retrofitting advanced safety systems to 2024 and 2025 machines, while working with OEM partners to install them on new units delivered from 2026\u00a0onwards.<\/p>\n

The HFD technology provides operators with real-time visual and audio alerts to the presence of people near the machinery, helping to minimise blind spots and reduce the risk of\u00a0accidents.<\/p>\n

\u201cSafety is always the number one priority on any site, and we\u2019ve seen a clear move from major contractors towards specifying this kind of technology,\u201d said Mark Need, sales manager for the North & Scotland. \u201cPreviously, contractors might have arranged to fit these systems themselves, which could cause a delay. By making HFD standard across our fleet, our machines are ready to go to any site, at any time. It puts us, and our customers, ahead of the\u00a0game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thumbs up for site safety<\/h2>\n

SER is also rolling out a digital \u2018Thumbs Up\u2019 kit to build on existing site safety protocols and help remove ambiguity in communication between operators and ground\u00a0workers.<\/p>\n

Whereas in the past an operator might have put a green thumbs up sticker on the side of their machine to signal that it is safe for a ground worker to approach, operators can now press a button in the cab to show an illuminated green or red thumb on a digital display. Most importantly, the system also isolates the drive functions of the machine, effectively creating a safe zone around\u00a0it.<\/p>\n

Safety as part of \u2018the SER spec\u2019<\/h2>\n

The decision to standardise these high-end safety features is a central part of SER\u2019s commitment to offering a premium service to the\u00a0industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we expand our operations across the UK, our aim is to be the first choice for leading contractors \u2013 a long-term partner who is constantly listening, investing, and evolving to meet their needs,\u201d said Ben Beard, sales manager for the South. \u201cThat starts with selecting best-in-class equipment from premium brands and then specifying them to a high degree, including the latest technology that helps them work more safely, productively, and\u00a0efficiently.\u201d<\/p>\n

In its 50th<\/sup> year of business, SER\u2019s fleet continues to grow, meeting increasing national demand. By combining a young, high-tech fleet \u2013 with all machines under three years old \u2013 and the trusted values of a family-run business, SER is cementing its reputation as the go-to partner for contractors who appreciate reliability, specification, and customer\u00a0service.<\/p>\n

Find out more at <\/strong>www.serental.co.uk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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