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This contractor has implemented a digital torque wrench which delivers up to 50% faster installation by replacing the hand tool. This provides 16.9 – 203.4 Nm of torque range and accuracy within 2% for torque critical fasteners. This tool gives faster, more productive torque reporting with ‘ONE-KEY’ providing torque data and customisable reports for inspectors or owners. The benefits of…
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…
On this project, the steel fixers are using an extension piece on their impact wrench which reduces the need to bend down to fix the base plates of the steel. This method helps with worker fatigue and significantly reduced the strain on the operatives knees and back. This product has been positively received by the workforce.
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 has developed bespoke scaffold ties for the scaffolding of the court building on this project. These ties pass through 3mm stone joints and can be removed or pushed into the cavity when dismantling the scaffold, ensuring no damage to the stone. This addresses the challenge of installing scaffolding without damaging the stone facade or leaving out large sections…
This contractor installed a wheeled container mover that makes lifting and transporting cargo containers simple, with just two people required to raise or lower the load with minimum effort. Once the wheels are attached to the lower corners of the shipping container, it can be towed by a suitable vehicle at speeds of up to 7.5 miles per hour. The…
During the removal of existing hot melt on the level 5 roof slab, the structures contractor utilised full face respirators, robust water suppression and jackhammer tools for the existing roof waterproofing removal. The use of the jack hammer trolley was chosen over the previously used floor scabblers as the trolley produced less dust and reduced HAVS exposure to the working…
The traditional process for rebar tying is done manually using annealed steel wire, either from bulk rolls or precut pieces with loops. Common methods include the Snap Tie and Wrap and Snap Tie which involve using pliers to pull, wrap, twist and cut the wire to secure the rebars. Tying rebars by hand increases the risk of several health-related injuries…
After being asked to loosely cover stored materials on-site to reduce risk of fire, in a building in London, the contractor identified various concerns with this. Firstly, they had plastic over plastic, as materials had already been delivered with plastic wrapping on. Secondly, it looked messy and was a trip hazard. Thirdly, it started getting taken by other subcontractors. Lastly,…
The Terram Pram is a solution from this contractor’s health and safety team designed to simplify the laying of geotextile. The pram is a mobile device that not only speeds up the process of laying geotextile but makes the process safer for operatives using the device. A drawing was created for the pram, and it was fabricated in the workshop,…
As a project we receive a huge amount of lessons learnt, mainly through email on a weekly basis. This can be valuable information which needs to be reviewed, briefed and in some cases action needs to be undertaken. The problem with the quantity of this material is that information can be lost or forgotten in time and not embedded on…
A concern was raised regarding operatives who may accidentally come into contact with the epoxy resin and the need to have access to shower facilities. The contractor acted on this concern and has implemented a portable shower and eye bath for use in an emergency during epoxy resin lining of water tanks. The work is taking place in a basement…
This contractor distributes weekly lessons learnt and safety outcomes across the business to ensure that we are improving as an industry. These communications cover recent activities which have taken place and distribute information on how to implement best safety practice and avoid near misses. From internal workforce feedback, they have implemented a system which narrates these lessons learnt, and safety…
This contractor worked with a temporary works engineer to produce guidance that will improve standards of ramp construction across the business. This was an area of improvement from working on a previous project. This has been developed in conjunction with Cardiff Bus station, and ensuring safe access for the workforce has been a key priority for the scheme.
All accidents, incidents and near misses should be recorded and used for lessons learnt, to ensure continuous safety improvement on site. A great deal can be learnt from trends in accident reporting. The reporting process should capture all relevant information, but also be quick and simple to complete. The Considerate Constructors Scheme have put together an incident report template for…