Andy Bate, Area Director – materials, London & South East at
Tarmac added: “From the activity so far, we are impressed with the benefits that Haul Assist can deliver as part of our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of safety and productivity. New technological innovations, such as the telemetry feedback available through this system, provide a great opportunity for sites to improve traffic management and risk prevention in loading and deposition, as well as to provide visible performance data to help optimise production.”
Keeping the focus on safety and safe operations on-site, all of the new articulated haulers are equipped with a Volvo designed inclinometer along with the on-board weighing system. If the operator attempts to tip the load when the hauler is sitting at a 9º + lateral angle, the body will not raise, and the attempted tip will register as a “fail tip” or near-miss occurrence. This is then recorded by CareTrack, which will lead to subsequent investigation and corrective action being taken. “The good news
is that since we have been equipping our articulated haulers with this system, we have witnessed a significant decrease in unsafe tipping,” continues John. “However, it’s dangerous to assume that by fitting this safety device, the problem goes away. Part of the equation is supporting the use of said systems with rigorous and continued training to eliminate complacency, and again, we are at the forefront of providing training programmes for both our own, as well as our clients’ operators.” Apart from safety, fuel burn and tonnes per litre moved are equally important subjects for CPI’s customers and, when it comes to rehandling materials, John Corcoran considers Volvo wheeled loaders with OptiShift, to be among the leanest in the industry in terms of fuel efficiency. “In fact, all of our new Volvos whether they are articulated haulers, wheeled loaders or excavators, are now installed with Stage V engines, which is a huge positive in the drive to reduce our overall carbon footprint,” he says.
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