Projects tagged: safety
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Telescopic Handler automatic hitch - John Deere JD3220
Road traffic collision occured because the automatic hitch mechanism failed to retain the trailer properly.
Automatic Powered Gates - vehicular access
Allegations made that the gates were a risk to members of the public and were not safe, were not designed and constructed to the relevant standards and regulations, including CMD.
Flatbed semi-trailer - load restraint system failure
It was alleged that poor maintenance and repair of the load restraint system resulted in an incident which caused serious injury to the operator.
Window cleaning trolleys and rails - multi-storey cleaning system.
Allegations made that the multi-storey building window cleaning system was not safe to use because the manufacture and installation of the trolleys and rails was defective.
Asphalt machine - Trojan Warrior
Operator became trapped in the machine and as a result suffered serious injury.
Bicycle - Silver Fox Viper mountain bike
Allegation made that the front wheel suddenly collapsed and as a result the rider fell and was injured.
Rotary Hammer Drill – Performance Power 1050W
Allegations were made that the drill was incorrectly sold and the abscence of important safety related features was not explained. Use of the drill resulted in severe injury to the user's wrist.
Project - replacement of Sulphuric Acid Concentrator Vessel
The large sulphuric acid concentration vessel was defective and had to be replaced with a new vessel.