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Case Study: James Jones & Sons – Improving Safety at a UK Sawmill
The challenge: Preventing accidents between vehicles and pedestrians
James Jones & Sons, a family-owned timber processor with a wide range of sawn timber products, faced a significant safety issue on their sites. A near-miss incident where an HGV driver’s foot was run over highlighted a high-risk area where drivers and pedestrians work in close proximity. This incident, though not serious due to a steel toe cap, demonstrated the urgent need for a safety solution to prevent future accidents.
The solution: A vehicle to person alert system
After looking at various solutions, James Jones & Sons chose the ZoneSafe Vehicle to Person Alert system in 2013. The company was impressed by the demonstration and found that the proximity warning system met all of their requirements. The system is designed to fit any type of vehicle and the installation could be done in-house.
The result: A culture of safety and a site-wide rollout
Since installing the ZoneSafe system, James Jones & Sons has not had any accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians. The system has been highly effective in informing drivers when pedestrians are in their proximity. All drivers are now well aware of the safety solution and are quick to remind anyone who tries to enter the yard without a tag. Due to its success, James Jones & Sons has now extended the system to all vehicles across their site, creating a safer working environment for everyone.
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