SAFETY
REUSABLE RESPIRATORY RANGE THAT’S IDEAL FOR MINERS to lead to respiratory diseases such as
workers against extremely hazardous substances found in the workplace, such as diesel fumes and coal and silica dust. The new design provides improved comfort and fi t to help encourage good PPE compliance. Prolonged exposure to hazards
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over an extended period is known to be extremely harmful, with workers in the confi ned space of a mine at particularly high risk. Over 650 people a year die of lung or bladder cancer as a result of being exposed to diesel fumes at work, and there are around 800 new cases of cancer linked to diesel exhaust fume exposure registered in the UK each year. Inhalation of coal dust is also known
he UK’s largest PPE manufacturer, Globus Group, has launched a range of face masks to protect
pneumoconiosis.
The Alpha Sentinel range has been designed for superior fi t and comfort for workers, especially those wearing the masks for long periods of time. Lead product designer Josh Moff at says, “When it came to designing the range, we really tried to prioritise the
end-user. We know that workers are often wearing these masks for long periods of time, and so focusing on comfort and fi t means that they are more likely to be worn correctly and workers can be confi dent that they are getting the right protection. He adds, “Looking beyond fi t
and comfort, we know that another NEW COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM INTRODUCED D
elivering on its vision for zero accidents, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launches
its Collision Mitigation System for Volvo Wheel Loaders – an automatic braking feature that supports operator response and helps reduce the risk or consequences of collision when working in reverse. The fi rst system of its kind from
any original equipment manufacturer (OEM), it assists operators while working in reverse and automatically
applies service brakes when the wheel loader approaches any obstacle, alerting the operator to take further action. With wheel loaders spending an average of 40-50% of their time being driven in reverse, the Collision Mitigation System is a valuable solution for operators and site managers. While not designed to ever replace
safe operator behaviour, it is a smart tool to further enhance jobsite safety. Lars Eriksson, global product manager for wheel loaders at Volvo CE comments: “We continue to proactively develop intelligent solutions that not only mitigate the consequences of accidents but strive to avoid them altogether. This new Collision Mitigation System is one important part of our work to reduce the risk of accidents and
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help fulfi l our commitment towards zero accidents.” With this new system, customers
are moving a step closer to not only eliminating accidents – and therefore improving jobsite safety for everyone – but also reducing any unplanned interruptions that can be incurred during those avoidable knocks and bumps. It works by identifying when there is a risk of collision and responding by automatically activating the brakes for 2-3 seconds to slow the machine down prior to impact or bring it to a stop to avoid it. This initiation of the braking alerts the operator to intervene. And for seamless stockpiling operations, the system will remember the last slope the machine climbed, allowing operators to reverse down a pile without activating it. It can also be temporarily deactivated for specifi c site conditions.
For more information visit
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big reason for PPE non-
compliance is masks getting too hot, so we have designed our large exhalation valve to minimise heat and
moisture build-up. We believe that the design innovations we have made will make a huge diff erence to the workers
using these products every day.” The Alpha Sentinel range comes with a range of changeable fi lters to protect against solid particulates, liquid particulates, gases, and vapours, and the products are suitable for use in a variety of industry settings.
For more information visit
www.globusgroup.com
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