Objective
1. The proposal will seek to further develop previous experience in reducing the need to access road vehicle/trailers during loading/unloading by investigating the design of new equipment/devices, such as mobile access platforms, that will, in conjunction with formal safe working procedures enable such operations to be performed more safely.
2. The proposal will review the design and use of existing load restraining devices and retaining methods, progressing to define standards and propose practicable means for ensuring their application. It will build on the results of the preliminary fact finding study undertaken in the UK by British Steel.
3. The proposal will seek to develop a computerised load distribution and management system that would enable steel loads of known sizes and density to be suitably positioned on different designs of vehicles and articulated trailers, taking into account static loading forces and dynamic loading forces arising during transport.
Work will progress in three stages, the first being primarily to precisely define, document and assess current practice in the main areas of concern.
By its very nature, the project will require wide consultation, and is proposed to seek guidance on applicable standards and practice from a range of community steel producers and distributors. It is anticipated that this groundwork will define areas for improvement, both in methods, equipment and standards, which will be pursued through active collaboration with the workforce and their safety representatives.
The final stage would be one of monitoring to assess the effectiveness of any changes.
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S60 3AR ROTHERHAM
United Kingdom
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