Select Plant Hire Ltd
Safety Considerations Integrated within Tower Cranes
This contractor has introduced the CTL702-32 cranes to their fleet, this is a 32-tonne capacity crane, with an extended 70 metre jib. Safety considerations were engineered into the crane’s design from the outset, with a particular focus on enhancing joint connections. High-risk components such as keeper plates and loose pins were removed to reduce the risk of falling objects. To...
Ultrawis
Ultrawis is a new system that uses computer and camera technology to assist with operating the crane, along with providing driver assistance to aid with daily lifting activities. This system can provide the operators with a clearer, more advanced view of their work area along with letting users know exactly where their jib is positioned. This provides the ability to...
Concrete Skip Attachment to Protect the Workforce
Working with their supply partner, this contractor has undertaken over a year of trials to remove operative from within the danger zone when utilising Tremi Concrete Skips to pour concrete on works. This initiative helps to remove the need for personnel to stand below a suspended load in order to operate the equipment, this is the last lifting operation in...
Lapel Microphones and Recording System
This contractor has mandated that all slinger, signallers and crane lift supervisors are to have lapel microphones and speaker attachments for their allocated radio’s/PPE and all of the communication channels are recorded. This communication initiative aims to increase safety when lifting to ensure clear communication channels, with the recording system they will be able to monitor this practice and highlight...
