Tips To Reduce The Risk At Your Weighbridge Zone
As we all know that the improvements have been done in the weighbridge operations and technology, but still there are many accidents have been registered during the operation. To reduce the risk and consider health and safety points are very important during weighbridge function and installation.
Below are some useful and very important points which are required to keep in mind in installation and operational activities of the weighbridges:
Below are some useful and very important points which are required to keep in mind in installation and operational activities of the weighbridges:
- Effective Ventilation Control: Weighbridges have to deal with material which may cause a hazardous situation. Variety of gases, dust, oil and more are the items that vehicles contain and weighbridge has to load them. In such a situation some users do a mistake, they believe that the upper area of the weighbridge is open and enough ventilated. Upper area ventilation is not enough. The gases, oil, dust and another particle may enter inside and can lead a trouble situation such as an explosion. So this is very important to check and clear the internal compartment after every run.
- Install Driver-Operated Console: Now mobile weighbridges are also available so we can easily get the solution where ever we want. Technology is very fast and giving us solutions to perform with accuracy in every particular field. Don’t allow the operator to leave his cabin. You can use a driver operated console that driver can operate from the cabin. You just need to install it at a similar height of the operator’s cabin. This idea will reduce the risk factor.
- Clean and Dry Surface: An electronic weighbridge needs extra protection on rainy days for the shock-proof operation. A clean and dry surface is a big need for the entire operation. You need to train your housekeeping staff to clean and dry the surface after every single run. This will also save you from the accident due to slipping.
- The Clear One-Way Flow of Traffic: Get the installation done of barriers, cameras, and traffic lights are required areas to monitor the traffic. Also, the installation of two weighbridges is necessary to regulate the incoming and outgoing traffic separately.
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