Visual Fire Point Fitted Inside Telehandler Cab 1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5

Published 11 April 2018 | No comments
Written by Barney Sparrow
CategoriesEmergency preparedness
Following a fire drill held at Ramsgate fire station, it become apparent that the telehandler operator, Colin, could not clearly hear the audible sirens and continued to work until a Morgan Sindall fire marshall made him aware. Upon investigation, Colin at the point of the fire drill had his heaters on full power within the cab, which along with the...

Emission Reduction Schemes

Published 5 February 2018 | No comments
Written by Henry Reynolds
CategoriesCarbon reduction Education
Morgan Sindall’s commercial fleet driver performance is managed through a tracker system. The best drivers each month are identified and the best driver each quarter receives a £150 cash prize. We also recently produced an online ‘Driver Safety for Car Drivers’ e-Learning module, making completion mandatory for all Morgan Sindall staff. The module highlights efficient driving techniques, including a top...

Inspiring Students into the Construction Industry

Published 19 April 2017 | No comments
Written by Nabeel Javed
CategoriesColleges and universities
Morgan Sindall have recently sent trainee site manager Nabeel Javed to visit local colleges/schools to deliver a presentation which has engaged students in educating them about the construction industry and why they should consider a career in construction. As a trainee site manager currently on a trainee development programme, Nabeel is not far off from being in the same position they...

Road Sweeper Washout Facility 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 4 April 2017 | No comments
Written by Charlotte Taylor
CategoriesWater saving measures
The discharge from a road sweeper is classified as waste unless it is treated. The A6MARR team has installed a Road Sweeper Washout Facility to treat the discharge on site from the road sweepers. Water from the sweepers is discharged into the filter pit, lined with either concrete or plastic to prevent ground contamination. The water is then held up...

The Light Balloon Module System

Published 19 September 2016 | No comments
Written by Tom Cummins
CategoriesAdequate lighting Positioning of equipment, lighting and CCTV
Works were being carried out for the removal of existing street lighting on the A34 and A555. To ensure there was adequate lighting for the travelling members of the public and the workforce carrying out night work activities, an alternative light source was required. After some research and a trial period the Light Balloon Module system was found to be...

EnviroPad

Published 12 September 2016 | No comments
Written by Charlotte Taylor
CategoriesSpill prevention
The EnviroPad is a lightweight, durable and innovative spill/drip hydrocarbon retention pad, preventing oil based pollutants from entering the environment. Following a successful demonstration of the polymer used in EnviroPads, the A6MARR team have trialled them on site. The polymer traps hydrocarbons within the pad and coverts it to a rubber mass, letting rainwater pass through the pad. Once the...

Dumpmaster Used to Reduce Manual Handling

Published 6 June 2016 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins
CategoriesControls and expected behaviours Health risk assessments and monitoring Waste management
The Site Team working at Queens Hill Primary School in Norwich are currently using a Dumpmaster which aids the workforce with manual handling issues. We have wheelie bins around the site of different colours which are for each of the different trades. These are then wheeled to a central location where the skips are lined up. The wheelie bin is placed inside...

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