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This contractor has installed the Bold Smart Lock on doors leading to rooms that are in a finished state. The system involves an App that can be downloaded onto a Smartphone that opens the door meaning no keys are required and no visible lock on the door. This system keeps rooms clean and secure, preventing damage, unauthorised entry to isolated…
This contractor implemented a breakaway hi-vis vest which has been introduced as mandatory for all machine operators. This item pulls apart if caught on a moving part such as the controls, a door or similar. This vest will help to prevent injuries and accidents caused by ‘caught’ clothing on machinery or moving parts and will help reduce injuries and accidents…
During high-risk activity reviews; the contractor identified and organised for a trial of a piece of equipment called a Roborigger, there are on two available in the UK. The device sets a load orientation and enables a load to be rotated in a controlled manner whilst suspended for a crane hook. When used here it prevented oversail of their 30m…
This contractor was collecting data on the air quality regarding their welding activities, Through this process they noticed this needed to be improved so procured a portable welding fume filter. Air quality issues on construction sites should be addressed quickly and collective control measures to protect the workforce are crucial. Noting the welding activities were causing them the most issues,…
The R-Link smart watch is a new generation of workplace wearable technology which is designed to help workers monitor the risk of exposure to vibration. This informs the wearer of their exposure levels by calculating and displaying their HAV risk assessment exposure points in real-time. Sound and vibration alerts inform the wearer if their personalised exposure thresholds have been exceeded….
Traditionally for rail works within tunnels, the contractor would have deployed site staff to manually count staff in and out of the tunnels which was expensive and generally inaccurate, as the records at either side of the tunnel might be different especially if staff were passing through the tunnel. They developed a system where data tags are issued to staff…
In both tower cranes on site, they have implemented pedal operated crane radios, with external microphone and speaker, meaning the crane operators don’t have to take their eyes or hands away from the lift to be able to talk over the radio. Less distractions therefore decrease the risk of anything going wrong during the lift. There is also a camera…
This contractor has engaged the use of a manhole ring lifter, which works similar to a block grabber, but from the inside. This equipment prevents the need for a slinger to access the loading bed of a delivery vehicle, therefore eliminating work from height. The ring lifter minimises people and plant interface and can be attached to loads remotely by…
This contractor developed a modified drift pin, which is used during pipeline installation. The redesign adds two welded steel plates on either side of the handle to physically limit its rotational movement. This prevents the handle from swinging unexpectedly and striking nearby surfaces or personnel, thereby improving operator safety. The idea was presented by a young operative on site, and…
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…
This contractor has implemented smart tags which ensure that lifting apparatus and equipment has been reviewed via different colour tags each month. However, on a project with a vast array of lifting operations such as this, the system allows any of their delivery or safety teams, contractor staff and authorised persons to review each item in real-time. Each tag comes…
This contractor implemented the RTK-Pro GPS Utility Locator and Recorder which is designed for use at all operator levels, utilising user-friendly and intuitive locate screens. Operators simply confirm the utility data with the press of a button and align the electronic spirit level to store the data. All field data is sent to the cloud and retained in the receivers…
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…
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…
The contractor design and site team have recently designed a new form of utility protection matting using polystyrene and protection matts in areas of known and crowded utilities to reduce the risk of cable strikes when carrying out lifting and loading activities on site. The majority of cables have been installed in the ground to a poor and below regulation…