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Fixed ladder safety bar
Foster Yeoman > Botley Depot, Hampshire > 01489 784438
The access ladder to the winch deck on the hot storage bins was
equipped with a safety chain to prevent operatives inadvertently
stepping over the edge. However, this was reliant on staff replacing
it once they had passed through, and also forced them to release it
while stood at the top to gain access to the walkway again.
To improve safety, a one-way spring-loaded control barrier was
installed at the top of the ladder, removing the possibility of staff
leaving the ladder unguarded. The barrier also pushes easily out
of the way when stepping from the top of the ladder back onto
the walkway, removing the need to let go of the ladder in order to
move the barrier.
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Improving plant access
Huntsmans Quarries > Naunton Quarry, Gloucestershire > 01451 850555
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The Huntsmans Quarries plant at Naunton Quarry, Gloucestershire has introduced a progressive
programme to replace frequently used vertical ladders with stairs where possible.
Whilst in good condition, the plant is old in design, and many of the existing stairs and walkways were
narrow, with steps and running boards made from wood.
To improve safety, the company replaced narrow stairs and walkways with wider units including steel
open mesh flooring. This enables easier access and reduces the build up of material, as well as being easier
to keep clean.
Sheltered staircase to
silo roofs
The Appleby Group > Caledonian Slag Cement, Glasgow
> 0141 4405200
The staircase running between the two silos, allowing access to their
roofs, is subject to high winds due to the height and riverside location.
Cladding the uppermost section of the staircase has provided shelter from
the elements at a modest cost.