Vehicle additions
February 1st 2008 A-Plant is enhancing the
safety features on new
vehicles added to its
transport fleet to reduce the
possibility of staff falling
from height while working
on the vehicles.
In future, vehicles will
feature a 1m high headboard
with handrails fitted which,
says A-Plant, better
accommodates the variation
in people's height,
increasing safety for all
personnel when working on
the vehicle.
In addition, the company
has incorporated a slide-out
step, which is designed to
improve safety and allow
easier access onto the floor
of the vehicle bed if
required. The step simply
slides back into its socket
and is secured by a springloaded
bolt.
For crane vehicles, the
company has designed a
safe storage space for
ladders.
From now on, all new APlant
vehicles of 18t and
above will be fitted with the
new headboard and step
and, where required, the
ladder storage system.
A-Plant is supporting the
HSE's Falls from Vehicles
campaign by producing a
detailed booklet, posters,
signage and an informative
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