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Platform-based lorry body wash-out
facility
Hanson Aggregates > Mountcastle Quarry, Fife > 01337 810473
The Kingdom of Fife is host to Hanson Aggregates’ Mountcastle Quarry, near Cupar. In common with
many quarries, Mountcastle utilises a significant proportion of “back-load” bulk haulage. Such vehicles
may have been carrying coal, ash, vegetables, grain, etc, so ensuring the cleanliness of the interior of the
body is vital to avoid contamination of the subsequent load.
Hanson’s system, developed by the Quarry Foreman, removes the need for the driver to enter the lorry
body to sweep/hose out. Instead, operations are carried out from the safety of a raised and rail-guarded
platform fitted with a water “monitor” which can be directed into the partially raised body. The washouts
drain into a settlement pit, connected to an interceptor and ultimately to the silt lagoon. The whole
operation takes a matter of minutes and benefits safety, environment and product quality assurance.
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Cyclists – reducing the risk of a collision
with lorries
CEMEX UK Materials > 0207 3844900
CEMEX, as a major operator of lorries, was concerned about the vulnerability
of cyclists on London’s busy streets, particularly when cyclists were at the
nearside of the vehicle as it turned left.
In response, the company has made a number of improvements to its lorries,
including:
• new “fish eye” mirrors which improve visibility
• signs on the rear nearside to warn cyclists not to pass down the side of the vehicle
• proximity sensors on the nearside. These are operational when the left indicator is activated, giving a
verbal warning to any cyclists on the nearside and an audible alarm for the driver.
In addition, CEMEX has increased cyclist awareness by sponsoring a section of the RoSPA cyclist handbook
and also driver awareness through a video, poster campaigns, and revised induction and training courses.
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Improved all-round vision for vans
Hanson Aggregates > Tytherington Quarry, Gloucestershire > 01454 416161
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Site management at Hanson Aggregates’ Tytherington Quarry have tackled the problem of all-round
vision for drivers of vans with no rear side windows. By the simple expedient of a convex mirror mounted
on the inside of the passenger-side sun visor, the nearside blind spot is overcome.
Tipper driver not in cab, then ‘No Load’!
Caledonian Quarry Products > Daviot Quarry, Inverness > 01463 772210
With the participation of the regular hauliers, the loading shovel operator has been instructed not to load
vehicles if the driver is not in the cab. Vigilance is required, along with reporting systems to ensure any
breaches are addressed.