{"id":20878,"date":"2024-03-19T07:23:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T21:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=115657"},"modified":"2024-03-19T07:23:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T21:23:20","slug":"enhancing-worker-safety-in-ballast-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=20878","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing worker safety in ballast delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Brimble\u2019s ballast wagons completing works in Western Australia. Image\/Brimble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Brimble<\/a> has recently upgraded its full ballast wagons fleet. The technology upgrades not only improve the efficient delivery of ballast material but also keep workers safer while doing so.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The customised wagons are controlled remotely, allowing operation in remote locations and reducing interaction time between workers and the drop zones, Steven Johnson, Brimble<\/a>\u2019s General Manager of Operations East explained.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBy limiting contact time and using technology that allows to complete work remotely, we are keeping sites safer for the team,\u201d Johnson said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also upskilling them on technologies such as using drones for visuals in hard-to-access places.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe HMI tech we have integrated into the machines removes all the failing switch components and gives the operator a better visual over what\u2019s going on in the machines\u2019 brains and more options for changes on the run.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDigitalising these components minimises issues that can slow and even halt operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf we are working in remote areas of South Australia or Western Australia for example, we no longer need to wait for technicians to attend on-site. We can rectify it remotely, often decreasing downtime in the field.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Brimble also utilises wireless HMI operation of the hydraulic actuated hopper doors, a unique technology in Australia that allows the ballast to be dropped in more precise locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ballast wagons are \u2018open to work\u2019 and ready for use on 2024-2025 projects Johnson said..<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be making things more intuitive and safer for our workers through this technology, and it\u2019s creating better results for our clients across Australia.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brimble has recently upgraded its full ballast wagons fleet. The technology upgrades not only improve the efficient delivery of ballast \u2026 <\/p>\n

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