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time low . Subsequently , we had the pandemic to contend with especially due to the full PAYE
structure we operated with at that time , which proved to be a massive disadvantage for the business . Several of our competitors relied on subcontracted labour , a practice which made it easy to lay off workers during challenging periods . In contrast , our employees were at home on furlough , all while continuing to accrue holiday pay , even though the company was not earning any money . Those were undoubtedly challenging times , and we now must deal with our next issue as the government is playing political football with the national housing sector . This development is expected to introduce significant turbulence to our industry over the next few months ,” he explains . Throughout a dynamic history full of ups and downs , Tonic has successfully established long-term contracts with several prominent national housing
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, companies , management contractors , and local authorities in the southwest since 2013 . Presently , the company owns over 75 per cent of its plant fleet , which enhances on-site reliability and operational efficiency .
Driving improvements
Tony describes Tonic ’ s approach to dumper safety , which has become a key focus and distinguishing feature for the company . “ Respect for both our clients and employees is inherent within our company . However , what truly sets us apart , is how we respond in times of adversity . We come together as a cohesive unit , which was evident in our response to the tragic fatality that occurred in 2016 . This event led us to take decisive action not only to enhance dumper safety within our own business but also to drive improvements throughout the entire UK construction sector . Our commitment to collective resilience and our proactive efforts have made a significant impact on dumper safety , benefiting not only our company but also the wider industry .
“ Ensuring the safety of our employees has always been a top priority for us . However , 2016 served as a stark reminder that circumstances cannot always be predicted or controlled . Specifically , the industry has now become more conscious of the problem of dumper roll-overs . This heightened awareness is largely due to the implementation of safety features in modern dumpers , which prevent them from being restarted after tipping over . Additionally , the visible damage to the cabs serves as a clear indicator of such incidents , whereas in the past , it was common for individuals to simply right the overturned dumpers and resume work without reporting the occurrence . Thus , our company had been faced with the issue of dumper safety , albeit only becoming fully aware of it if an injury or worse occurred . As a response , we took decisive action by eliminating conventional open top
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