Everyone deserves the right to remain safe at work. Which is why Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations are necessity to minimising the risk of injury to Australians in the workplace. Safety barriers, designated walkways and high visibility vests are commonplace at many Australian worksites. However true WHS cannot be achieved with a one-size-fits-all approach. Each work site needs to identify its own unique hazards, and put measures in place to protect their workforce.
Conquest offer a variety of safety-centric customisations across our entire range of sweepers, scrubbers and industrial vehicles - helping you minimise risk and meet your workplace safety requirements.
Conquest Commerical Director, Ben Mathews, is passionate about delivering customised safety solutions that meet a diverse range of customers need. “We care about our customers and care about providing the right all-around solution. We don’t just provide a machine in a box. We want to be sure that we provide the right solutions to meet the needs of each individual site”, Mathews said. Conquest do just that, offering customisation options for their range of floor sweepers, scrubbers and industiral work vehicles that minimise risk and promote safer work places.
Visibility for operators and pedestrians
It is vital that pedestrians and machinery operators can clearly see oncoming traffic to avoid collision, whether it be in warehouse aisles, a carpark or automotive workshop.
Conquest assist in minimising risk in low-light environments by offering specific customisations for improved visibility, to ensure pedestrians, forklift operators and other vehicle drivers are aware of the approaching floor cleaning machine or vehicle.
It is also imperative that machine operators have a clear line of sight, which can be difficult to achieve in dark, low-lit environments where floor sweepers and scrubbing machines are commonly operated. Customisations such as LED headlights and reverse lights ensure adequate visibility of the cleaning path, reducing the risk of both injury and damage to the machine or the facility.
Conquest customisations for improved visibility and awareness include:
- LED headlights
- Reversing lights
- Under-body lighting
- Blue distance lights
- Orange flashing beacons
- High visibility safety stripes
- Horns to sound an alert
Operator protection to minimise risk
Open cabs leave operators exposed to the elements, and the risk of falling debris or unsecured warehouse stock. Equipment travelling at high speeds can pose a hazard to the operator and those around them, reducing the operator’s reaction time should they need to quickly change course to avoid collision or lose control.
Conquest customisations for improved operator protection include:
• Overhead guards
• Interlocking seatbelts for operator
• Speed limiter to ensure compliance with site restrictions
• Bright yellow footwell reducing trip hazards
Reduce equipment impact damage
In addition to keeping the operator safe, Conquest also offer customisations to protect your floor sweeper or scrubbing machine against impact damage. With the addition of a D-Rubber, a thick ring around the body of the machine that absorbs impact in the event of a crash, the machine can be protected from scratches, broken brushes, indentation, internal machine damage as well as provide extra protection for the operator.
While many sites enforce strict speed limits to keep operators safe, travelling at high speeds can also cause damage to the machine and even require consumables to be replaced at a rate faster than would otherwise be necessary.
Get the right advice for your unique site requirements
At Conquest, we offer a free onsite assessment as the first step to delivering a full solution tailored to your unique worksite and WHS policies. Contact us today to get started.
