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Slip, trip and fall protection
News Release from: Lobo Systems | Subject: Lobo System
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 August 2006
General Motors selects Lobo access
platforms
Lobo Systems' safe and secure modular platform product allows GM maintenance crews to attach a guardrail at any point on the system, so they are not exposed to the risk of a fall during assembly.
The Problem: General Motors has to implement a multi-purpose scaffolding work platform system that must meet safety regulations and GM's strict safety regulations Traditional scaffolding is too heavy and cumbersome, while aluminium towers do not always meet their safety rules
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Lobo Systems' safe and secure platform product features a patented clamp that allows the system to be assembled without the use of tools into any size or shape.
This allows GM maintenance crews to attach a guardrail at any point on the system.
This means personnel are not exposed to the risk of a fall during assembly, thereby meeting the safety rules.
By attaching a guardrail from a lower level, before it is needed, ensures a safe system is built.
This versatility of the Lobo System brings a safe working procedure to GM, which not only meets safety requirements, but also meets GM's tough safety policy.
The use of a body harness can now also be revisited and under certain conditions relaxed completely.
The Lobo System also brings cost reduction, enhanced efficiency and performance as maintenance crews can build their own platforms at any time.
The Lobo System creates a safe working environment, which increases productivity and maximizes the return on investment.
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