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Camera Filter to Reduce Flash Effect for the Community

Published 2 June 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesIdentify potential impacted communities Positioning of equipment, lighting and CCTV Response to compliments and concerns

The client had received several complaints over a sustained period of time regarding the flash at a camera site. Several things were tried including changing the location and angle of the flash but this did not work. The contractor therefore designed a new filter that remained effective to capture offences but reduced the flash effect for the local residents to…


Tower Crane T-Lift

Published 2 June 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

A tower crane t-lift has been installed onto all three of the tower cranes on this project. This allows the driver of the crane to use mechanical means of getting up and down of the tower crane, instead of using the internal ladder system. The stairs on this have anti-slip installed to ensure it is safe when wet or covered…


Solo-Gyps Drywall Attachment

Published 2 June 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesHealth risk assessments and monitoring Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

The Solo-Gyps drywall attachment simplifies the positioning of plasterboard ceiling panels saving manpower and effectively allowing one operator to lift panels without assistance. This is ideal for interior fit-out projects and significantly reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injury and fatigue for installers. Plasterboard for ceilings have historically been raised by handed, while there have been some lifting aids and props…


Biodegradable Cable Ties

Published 2 June 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics

This contractor has used biodegradable cable ties to further reduce the consumption of single use plastics onsite. These cable ties have been used in areas such as exclusion zones and in their debris netting on the scaffold. This has been particularly useful as cable ties are often disposed of in general waste which is often then converted to landfill. In…


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