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Vacuum Lifting Revetment Unit

Published 19 September 2024 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Modern methods of construction

This contractor has moved away from lifting eyes cast into units by developing vacuum lifting systems. This reduces potential for corrosion, benefits aesthetics and improves safety. Further development in the vacuum lifting system took place with the addition of hydraulic rams to allow the units to be picked from horizontal transport position and dropped to the required angle for installation….


Dust Suppression Units for Conveyor

Published 19 September 2024 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDust Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries

A bespoke water misting system has been attached to the conveyor belt on this project. The misting controls the dust from waste materials prior to loading into tippers. This new piece of equipment was sourced from the supplier which has a purpose built mist suppression system – this has been designed to thoroughly wet the load prior to delivery in…


Clean Air Spray to Improve Air Quality

Published 19 September 2024 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesInvestigation for environmental events Protect the local environment Specialist input

The project team has partnered with Clean Air licensees and graphics specialist, Iconic Display, to undertake a year long trial of the Resysten’s ‘Clean Air’ anti-pollution coating. The spray applied coating has been applied to a series of printed mesh banners and hoarding at the site entrance with air measurement technology also deployed to assess the breakdown level of harmful…


Avoiding Service Strikes by Project Excavators

Published 19 September 2024 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesInspection and assurance Near miss Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

This contractor used a safety control measure, the Leica X Watch system in machines used for the bulk excavation of the underpass on this project. This safeguarded operatives from hitting the props, bridge and monitoring instrumentation that were installed in the work area. As-built information of the items they wanted to avoid hitting was installed onto the excavator’s GPS system….


AI-Driven Wearable Devices to Prevent Injury

Published 19 September 2024 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCoaching for unsafe actions Controls Health risk assessments and monitoring

This contractor has worked with Soter Analytics, who are an organisation that provide safety technology solutions offering a strategic approach to workplace safety This proactively enhances safety by utilising cutting-edge, AI-driven wearable devices, sensor-free video analysis, and a team of injury prevention specialists and data evaluation experts, leading to increased productivity, improved workplace efficiency, and more robust safety culture. On…


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