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Smartzone Management Control System

Published 31 January 2017 | No comments
Written by Steven Wheeler
CategoriesControls and expected behaviours
MEWP has been fitted with a Smartzone management control system. This control system uses a card reader (IPAF ‘Smart PAL or other approved Smart Card), which only allows approved persons to operate this machine – by touching their card on the reader. It is not possible to start the machine using keys alone. Information is instantly downloaded, providing hours the...

Controlling Dust

Published 20 October 2015 | No comments
Written by Monika De Kock
CategoriesDust Trip hazard prevention
Our aim was to reduce the volume of harmful wood dust polluting the atmosphere in the area where our carpenters are working to a level as low as ‘reasonably practical’. Wood dust has a Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) of 5mg/m3 and can cause asthma, nasal cancer, emphysema, etc., when inhaled in large quantities for prolonged periods. To reduce the risk,...

Electric Van for the Survey Team

Published 20 October 2015 | No comments
Written by Monika De Kock
CategoriesCarbon reduction Electric vehicles
During the month of May the Bermondsey Survey team took delivery of a Renault Kangoo Electric Van. The van, which charges off a standard plug socket, has been a great tool in helping to reduce the team’s emissions and costs, as well as offering a greener mode of transport for all of the other travelling team members. The financial benefit against...

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