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Tipping exclusion zone
Bardon Concrete > High Road Works, Lancashire > 01524 738858
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The overturning of tippers during discharge is a recognised hazard for the
quarrying and quarry products industry. In order to raise awareness of
the problem and attempt to reduce the likelihood of an incident, Bardon
Concrete’s Carnforth site has declared an exclusion zone around vehicles
that are unloading. The area is clearly demarcated and signs warn others to
keep clear.
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Aggregate Industries UK > Rochdale, Lancashire > 01706 853296
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Conscious of incidents involving lorry overturns whilst discharging their loads, Aggregate Industries
decided to take action.
Investigations by the company’s health and safety advisors identified a number of factors which
contribute to vehicles toppling over, from the consistency of the material being loaded, to overloading and
partial tipping off.
In addition to an existing hauliers’ rules document, Aggregate Industries has developed a comprehensive
set of procedures to be implemented at all sites in northern England. It includes guidance for managers,
haulage drivers and contractors; rules to control the loading operations of potentially problematic
materials; and tipping area guidance.
Driver competence and
vehicle improvements
Day Group > 020 8380 9600
Day Aggregates devotes great effort to ensuring the competence
of its drivers, as well as to maintaining its fleet of vehicles and
improving their safety features. Bonus schemes are in place for
drivers to reward careful
paperwork management
and vehicle monitoring. The company also provides a detailed
induction process, regular training and quarterly health and safety
meetings.
Significant investment has been made in safety features for new
trucks, such as automatic engine cut-off if a vehicle is left idling for
a certain period; close proximity mirrors; rear-view cameras and
alarms; and near-side warning lights for passing cyclists.
Every vehicle is covered by a comprehensive five-year “repair
and maintenance” contract taken out with the vehicle supplier at time of purchase, which includes an
overnight preventative maintenance inspection every six weeks.