THINK OPERATOR BY GARY LAMBERT, INDUSTRIAL AND WASTE SPECIALIST O


perators in the industrial and waste sectors have one of the toughest jobs in the plant industry, working in


some of the harshest environments and conditions. So it’s imperative that the industry as a whole looks at ways of making it easier for existing operators and more attractive for others to work in the sector.


We all know that a good operator can make a huge difference to the bottom line, typically delivering greater productivity, for less fuel, in a much safer way. Often a very good operator can actually pay for themselves in efficiency gains, when directly compared to others. So what can be done to help operators and what role does the industry have to play in delivering this support?


There are clear opportunities for increasing diversification, whilst protecting operators from the everyday environments in which they work. For example, when it comes to new product development, both Caterpillar and Komptech are embracing the likes of cab to ground technology on key products.


Why is this important? Well for operators it achieves a number of plus points. It shows that the industry is committed to their Health and Safety at work, supporting the recently launched CIWM Charter. It also helps to make this type of plant equipment more attractive to skilled individuals, who may be put off by access issues.


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