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November 29, 2012

Work at height – SanctuaryZone anti-crushing devices

WorkZone has produced a video to illustrate how its SanctuaryZone anti-crushing devices for powered-access machines can save lives.

The video, which can be seen at the end of this article, shows an operator carrying out machine checks before elevating his platform. As it rises, the operator is unaware of a steel beam above him and the video clearly demonstrates that he would have been crushed had SanctuaryZone not been fitted.

As well as SanctuaryZone, the site firm’s website (www.workzone-rang.com) features the SmartZone device, which controls and monitors the use of powered access, and the KeyZone unit, which prevents unauthorised use. Literature on each of the WorkZone ranges can be downloaded from the website.

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Bob
Bob
12 years ago

I know the feeling, I told an HSE Specialist Inspector to stop using the acronim ATV, as it is totally missleading – no such thing as an ATV.

If anything, it is a Limited Terrain Vehicle, as the statistics of injury and fatality clearly show.

She looked at me as if I were mad?

Your endorsing the use of it anywhere, by making such statements said I

Her look of disbelief at my audacity is unforgetable. Not one of the other 50 people present said a word.

Even a bubble can burst?

Clive
Clive
12 years ago

This device is a great idea, however to claim it prevents crush injuries is misleading. It only acounts for crushes when the beam is in the right diercition. If it is is in line with the boom it will go between the bars and the crush can still occur. As with all these devices they are only good to a point and in my veiw could result in an increase in accidents not a reduction. This is owing to the misplaced feeling that because the device is fitted we cant get hurt, thus complacency will set in.