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Productive improvements
Although not very frequent, there are situa-
tions that actually occur, such as when after
detecting a risk situation and performing a
study on possible preventive measures, the
result leads to a reorganization of the pro-
duction process. At the end, the organiza-
tion is usually accompanied by production
improvement and cost savings.
And certainly, on some occasions, the im-
plementation of technical measures which,
although following the corrective preventi-
in the prevention of occupational hazards
ve measures; finally contribute to boosting
productivity and, as result, earnings.
Some examples:
•
The installation of detectors to verify
the level of deposits so that operators
do not have to access the high areas.
In the case shown in the photograph,
ultrasound technology is used, which
reduces meter reading errors, and is
more reliable, also contributing to redu-
cing maintenance thanks to its robust-
ness.
•
Remote control meter reading to avoid
having to go down through the potho-
le. From the risk prevention perspecti-
ve, this measure is being implemented
in difficult to access potholes or when
there are risks not attributable to Aqua-
lia. In addition, it is used in areas where
noise is very loud, such as in machi-
nery rooms, isolated facilities thereby
avoiding driving on roads that are not
always in good conditions, etc.
•
Installing features in sanitation trucks
that make it possible to open the heavy
lids mechanically, making it unneces-
sary to handle the loads manually as
well as avoiding stressful bodily postu-
res.
•
This new system comprises a 12-volt
electric magnet able to lift 100 kg of
weigh vertically. This system has been
installed in one of Aqualia’s sanitation
trucks. There is a control panel with IP
65 and an extensible arm with an idler
bolt so that it can be installed in the
wheel where it collects the lid with the
nozzle.
•
Design and construction of a down-
loading and cleaning platform for sa-
nitation trucks that does not require
going inside the trucks, considering
these confined spaces, and having to
move in the high part or in the interior of
the vessels, usually hard and extensive
work.