23.10.2015
Snorkel secondary guarding now standard
Aerial lift manufacturer Snorkel is now fitting all of its boom lifts with platform heights of 40ft and above with its secondary guarding system- Snorkel Guard as standard.
Unveiled at The Rental Show 2015, the in-house designed system features a simple spring-loaded rail that sits above the upper control panel which cuts out machine operations when depressed.
The system can be overridden from a switch in the platform if activated in error. And when activated the lift can be operated from the lower control panel.
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Secondary guarding is now standard on all Snorkel boom lifts over 40ft
Chief executive Matthew Elvin said “Snorkel Guard is a robust and simple design which does not add any complexity to the lift, yet offers an additional level of protection for the operator. Operator safety is paramount, which is why we have rolled out the system as a standard feature globally, as well as offering it as a retrofit solution.”
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Good move by Snorkel. When the operators and their managers fail to understand the manufacturers instructions, fail to perform a site hazard inspection, fail to have a spotter when working in confined area, then this device may prevent a crushing incident.
This device, and others by other brands should provide an engineering solution. I still have concerns for the remote locations that do not understand the "product familiarisation" process. Relying on a site (VOC) Verification of Competency that changes on every site, is another site/product/operator training issue. A VOC that is modified/developed by the Peak Industry body in a each country/market etc would make product and application training easier. The next big hurdle is the have similar Wording / Jargon/Terminology etc in all brands of Operator manuals to be the same. A long term project I think?