The company has produced five films called ‘WasteWise’ which promote the “safe and efficient operation” of JCB handling machinery at waste sites.
The videos focus on the steps that machine operators should take to optimise on-site safety and productivity.
They have been produced in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, Biffa, HW Martin Group, EU Skills, Mentor Training and Waste Masters Hire.
JCB says the films are dedicated to specific machines in the JCB WasteMaster range and cover essential pre-shift checks, basic maintenance routines and guidance on visibility and ongoing machine management.
Responsibility
David Banks, JCB’s sales manager for the waste and recycling sector, said: “JCB is the single biggest provider of handling equipment to the UK waste and recycling market and the new ‘WasteWise’ videos are part of JCB’s commitment to improving health and safety across the nation’s waste and recycling plants.”
Mr Banks added: “The videos are designed to help develop a heightened sense of responsibility among machinery operators working in the waste and recycling sectors. We hope to create an understanding of the fact that, by taking a few simple steps, operators can greatly reduce the likelihood of being involved in an accident”.
One of the five JCB safety videos
The JCB machines featured in the five ‘WasteWise’ films include the 550-80 telescopic handler; the Teletruk 35D; the JS20MH material handler; the 437 wheeled loader; and the 5CX back hoe loader.
Mr Banks added: “The content encourages operators to take responsibility for the machines they work with. By doing so, they will make life safer for themselves and their colleagues.”
The videos can be seen on JCB’s YouTube channel here.
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