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ballast , and all aggregates produced from this waste are routinely tested to comply with British Standards .
Safety focus
The most recent addition to Collins ’ portfolio was in 2019 with the formation
of Collins Plant Sales , which supplies an increasing range of new equipment and well-maintained used equipment . Having since been awarded main dealer status for Volvo utility equipment across Derbyshire , Nottinghamshire , and Lincolnshire , the plant sales arm supplies the full Volvo range of compact excavators , wheel loaders , and tandem asphalt compactors . Alongside sales , the service and repair team offer parts and aftersales services , supporting customers with essential maintenance .
Finally , Collins also boasts a wellestablished training division , Collins Training ,
which enables the business to provide inhouse training for its employees , as well as external training services . By bringing together more than 30 years of combined experience across the team , Collins Training provides nationally recognised certification and is an approved tutor for Site Safety Plus . The division also offers a range of courses to meet ever-evolving demand for on-site health and safety , such as the Construction Plant Competence Scheme , National Plant Operators Registration Scheme , and Site Supervisor ’ s Safety Training Scheme .
From a health and safety perspective , Collins has its own dedicated HSEQ department to conduct audits , inspections , and performance reviews and offer advice on best practices . The company ’ s ‘ Stay Safe Statement ’ includes five key rules : stay capable , stay informed , stay involved , stay in track , and stay in touch . By embracing these

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