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Aug 2, 2008

TRUCKS' PRODUCTS * Australia - Access platforms secure truck drivers

Sydney,NSW,Australia -SafeToWork -1 August 2008: -- NO BOLT Operations says it has solved the problem of truck drivers falling off trucks by building an access platform... According to the company, one in four truck drivers have admitted to having fallen off a truck. Despite the relatively low heights, these falls can often break bones and cause severe head injuries... Safeguards include helmets with chin straps, overhead harnesses, tarp spreaders and cargo nets... However, many of such solutions were difficult to deal with, too costly, or impractical... No Bolt had previously developed a fixed elevating loading dock with a handrail for drivers to connect themselves to. The new platform was designed to be quick and easy to use, light enough for one or two people to move, and strong enough to cope with the rigours of industry...

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