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The project team have developed a grouting station which practically eliminates manual handling associated with grouting works. The station comprises of a hydraulic pallet lifter, a roller table, electric grout mixer, water cube and bowser and electric grout pump. Pallets of grout are loaded on to the pallet lifter which ensures the top bag on the pallet is at the…
This is a leadership training day to reinforce the focus on safety and equip the workforce with a set of communication tools to provide confidence to challenge unsafe behaviour and accept challenge graciously. TRU partnered with ATT to deliver the ground-breaking initiative designed to redefine safety leadership within the rail sector. There are 3 interconnected parts: A multimedia immersive theatre…
The project team incorporated the use of trolley seats on the project to provide a more ergonomic way of working whilst installing low level facade systems on the cantilevered scaffold on the East, South and West areas of the project. The scaffold deck has been boarded meaning the working surface is flat and level leading to the safe use of…
A 1.2 metre high coupler head removal tool was brought to site and used by the operatives. This was well-received by the operatives and even proved marginally faster than the previous method. This product can be further developed by the contractor and used across the business for improvements in health and safety performance. This tool allows the operatives to remove…
This contractor has implemented Spacebands wearable technology to monitor exposure to HAVS and loud noise, provide machine to person collision alerts, remind staff to wear PPE and warn them when they don’t have access to a certain area. This initiative offers proactive, real-time protection from HAVS and noise exposure, preventing long-term health issues. Collision alerts drastically reduce accidents with machinery….
On this project, the flooring contractor has developed a piece of equipment to assist them with floor preparation when working with timber flooring. The piece of equipment is used by the contractor to sit on and rest their chest while using the heavy duty sanding machines during preparation phases. This new system of work reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries…
In order to safely install elements of the unitised facade system beneath a concrete frame climbing screen system the project identified and implement the successful use of a WiFi remote controlled cantilever lifting beam. This specialist lifting equipment reduced the risk of working at height and manual handling potential risks by being able to place loads closer to their final…
This contractor is utilising their time-lapse cameras to support workforce safety and PPE compliance on the project. They have been working with their provider in conjunction with the manufacturer to develop AI safety monitoring and other metrics including identifying PPE compliance and monitoring of exclusion zones and plant activity. This important data is being used to develop learnings and create…
Due to the proximity of some lower high voltage overhead lines the project decided to install the Xwatch system. This technology creates a virtual barrier around the plant and restricts the height that the arm of the excavator can be operated at. It also integrates with the contractors 3D design model so that the safety restrictions remain in place but…
This contractor developed an app for the project to allow their hire partner, to identify who has completed the mobile training and test quiz, before they are handed over the hired plant they have requested, to show they have understood the operation of the plant. This is completed alongside a training video. This is a specific app that was developed…
This contractor identified that slips, trips and falls were key contributors to first aid treatments on site. One method of reducing potential trips on site is removing plant from the ground which regularly needs to be moved and relocated from the operators feet. The concrete vibrator backpack provides the operator more mobility, whilst also reducing the risk in manual handling…
The Hooka Lift equipment, introduced in landscaping work within the city centre garden works, effectively addresses the risk of injuries arising from manual lifting tasks. This device finds its primary application in safely and efficiently lifting and planting trees, which traditionally involves significant physical exertion. By mechanising the lifting process, the Hooka Lift significantly reduces the physical strain on workers,…
Everyone has the right to work safely and return home without risk to their health. With strict legislation in place, why are so many workers still exposed to asbestos, a substance that can cause fatal diseases? Understanding Your Responsibility Employers must ensure a safe working environment through risk assessments and method statements. For the self-employed who manage and carry out…
The My Lightning Tracker app is used for monitoring lightning strikes all around the world in close to real-time, providing notifications whenever strikes are detected in the area. In construction when challenging weather conditions are mentioned, there is typically a focus on heavy rain and strong winds impacting lifting operations. The potential dangers of lightning strikes are often overlooked. The…
This contractor is using a bench with a nibbler attached with allows for the spiral duct to spin against the blade to give a precise , deburred cut, which in turn reduces the need for cold cutting which is extremely noisy. This has reduced impact of noise on operatives on site dramatically which will aid in the prevention of hearing…