PPE in the Dark
Hi, everyone! Christmas and New Year’s, with their well-deserved time off, are just around the corner. In much of the country, there’s still no snow, so it’s incredibly dark for most of the day. This makes it even more important to wear PPE that is intact, clean, and properly fitted. Make sure you’re visible, […]
Beam-pulling machine at Abetong in Hallstahammar
Hi! The new beam-pulling machine is now in place at HM Precast Abetong in Hallstahammar. This system is designed to improve the work environment by eliminating strenuous physical labor, as well as to prevent steel beams from leaving the factory (except for those assemblies that are unloaded using a crane). Below is an instructional video. […]
Always secure each load individually!
INDIVIDUAL LOAD SECURING IS ALWAYS REQUIRED! There are no exceptions to this rule. It is of the utmost importance that walls be secured individually during loading and that the securing devices not be released until the element is attached to the crane. Otherwise, there is a high risk that the other elements will tip over […]
Winter and Cold Weather
Winter is now upon us, along with all the challenges it brings. That’s why we wanted to remind you of some things worth paying extra attention to in order to minimize the risk of incidents. Below is a list of rules and tips for reducing the risk of incidents. Be especially careful with self-inspections: Pay […]
Litter Management and Keeping the Trails Tidy
We would like to remind you once again to keep the trailers tidy and remove any underlays when you park them, regardless of what they looked like to begin with. And when you do this, make sure the area where you place the underlays is also tidy. Below are examples of how it should NOT […]
SELF-INSPECTION – Check the cargo on the flatbed before departure
During a pre-trip inspection this week, a driver noticed that one of the side walls on a loaded flatbed trailer was not properly secured. If the driver had hitched this trailer and set off, there would have been an imminent risk of a serious incident. So ALWAYS PERFORM A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION!
Safety Warning: Risk Assessment for Rapid Temperature Changes
In a few places across the country, temperatures have already dropped below freezing. With that in mind, we would like to remind everyone to be especially vigilant as temperatures fluctuate rapidly across the country. Vertical elements must always be secured before the load is released. In winter, it is important to assess the risks associated […]
Correct example of PPE
Even though the PPE tour is over for now, we saw a great example today when we were out visiting the factories!
The Last Day of the PPE Tour
That wraps up the PPE tour for now! Last but not least, an exemplary driver who was 500 kr richer—right before the weekend, no less.
Flat-slab floor / filigree floor – Damage to cargo
Flat-slab floors / filigree floors are particularly susceptible to damage. Damage should be avoided as much as possible by using edge protection and careful load securing, but sometimes accidents happen and the cargo is damaged anyway. We ask that you, as a driver, contact traffic control immediately as soon as you see this, so that […]
