Cement Mixing Truck Safety
THE CHALLENGE - CEMENT MIXING TRUCKS
The primary objective was to achieve certification for our client and their cement mixing truck product through ensuring its compliance with market legislation and industry standards. This comprehensive compliance assessment aimed to bolster the OEM’s reputation for producing safe and reliable equipment while gaining greater market presence.
THE APPROACH - CEMENT MIXING TRUCK SAFETY
With so many variables it was key that our approach was as comprehensive as possible. From an initial discovery & Planning phases to Implementation & Training, our work with this manufacturer and their cement mixing truck included:
INITIAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH. An exhaustive evaluation by studying the client’s technical documentation, including design drawings, operational processes, and safety systems was conducted.
ON-SITE INSPECTION. Including observation of the cement mixer’s production process, assessment of potential safety hazards, and evaluation of the efficacy of the existing safety measures.
THOROUGH RISK ASSESSMENT. Comprehensive analysis of potential hazards including pinch points, entanglement hazards, any EN ISO 13849 failures, operator access and more.
SAFETY STANDARDS ALIGNMENT. Focusing on technical detail, the cement mixer’s design, components, and safety features were compared against relevant safety standards and regulations.
TAILORED SAFETY SOLUTIONS. Comprehensive set of tailored safety solution guidelines was developed for the business covering design modifications, roll out of emergency stop buttons, enhanced operator access and improved safety communication.
TRAINING AND DOCUMENTATION. The team were given in-depth training to implement our recommendations and maintain compliance. We also assisted with the creation of comprehensive documentation handling processes.