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Michael HARRISON · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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Issued 14 Jun 2024•Cheshire

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Concerns
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Recipients
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Responses found
1

Of 1 recipient

Stated actions
6

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Concerns and recipient responses

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Concerns raised1

  1. Lack of an audible warning during HIAB crane arm operation
    Part of recurring concern: Inadequate audible movement-warning systems on vehicles and mobile equipment
Responses linked to these concerns

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Respondent positions A position is what a recipient says about a concern when it does not describe a specific action.1

  1. Position

    An existing operational warning requirement makes an additional audible warning unnecessary and potentially confusing alongside other crane warnings.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.

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PFD Monitor interpretation

Lack of an audible warning during HIAB crane arm operation

Wider context from the report

“During the course of the inquest it was evident that the HIAB design had no obvious audible sound when the crane arm was being operated by Mr Harrison. When giving evidence the 3D Scaffolding managing director stated that in a review of the safety of the remote control and risk of inadvertent operation of the crane in similar circumstances, he had subsequently made a written request for an audible sound and consideration of a two-handed remote operation design. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

Yes — Inadequate audible movement-warning systems on vehicles and mobile equipment.

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How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

An existing operational warning requirement makes an additional audible warning unnecessary and potentially confusing alongside other crane warnings.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• The requirement for an operational warning already exists (see Section 4).”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 13 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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Other statements in published responses

These actions and other statements could not be clearly connected to one concern in this report.

Recipient-stated actions An action is something a recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to a concern raised.6

  1. 1

    Request suitable industry representation in future investigations concerning lorry loaders or loader cranes, particularly where European design standards are discussed.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 25 June 2024.
  2. 2

    Approach relevant machinery-safety committees to discuss innovations and possible standard requirements for idle-time warnings, automatic isolation and control time-outs.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 25 June 2024.
  3. 3

    Deliver accredited operator training requiring safe remote-control use, including isolation, visibility, securing the control unit, shoulder-strap use, umbilical-cord preparation and practical assessment.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 June 2024.
  4. 4

    Log proposed remote-control safety comments for the next EN 12999 revision, covering hazard pictograms, clear safe-use instructions and discussion of loader-crane-specific options.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 25 June 2024.
  5. 5

    Continue raising awareness of freely available safe-remote-control campaign materials through regular industry communications and multiple channels.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 25 June 2024.
  6. 6

    Request that BSI’s mobile-cranes committee ask CEN TC 147 to review safe remote-control design and use across applicable crane product standards.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 25 June 2024.

Recipient positions A position is what a recipient says about a concern when they do not describe a specific action.4

  1. 1

    Universal two-handed controls are impractical because operators use multiple functions and may face additional risk from needing three points of contact.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
  2. 2

    The cross-sector remote-control standard falls outside the responsibilities of the relevant crane standard committees and the association.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
  3. 3

    Existing safety controls, design features and operator training are considered sufficient to support safe remote-control operation and employers’ duties.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
  4. 4

    New remote-control safety requirements should primarily be addressed through the appropriate European design standards because remote-control manufacturers are overseas.

    Stated by ALLMI LimitedRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Request suitable industry representation in future investigations concerning lorry loaders or loader cranes, particularly where European design standards are discussed.

Verbatim wording from the response

“Section 7: Clarifications:”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 17 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Approach relevant machinery-safety committees to discuss innovations and possible standard requirements for idle-time warnings, automatic isolation and control time-outs.

Verbatim wording from the response

“Design Standards - Remote controls:”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 16 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Deliver accredited operator training requiring safe remote-control use, including isolation, visibility, securing the control unit, shoulder-strap use, umbilical-cord preparation and practical assessment.

Verbatim wording from the response

“The ALLMI Operator course is fully mapped to the requirements of the training Annexes of BS 7121 Part 1 and BS 7121 Part 4, applicable National Occupational Standards (which ALLMI participate in the publication of) and other selected standards and good practice (such as ISO regarding assetment, etc.).”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 5 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Log proposed remote-control safety comments for the next EN 12999 revision, covering hazard pictograms, clear safe-use instructions and discussion of loader-crane-specific options.

Verbatim wording from the response

“Design Standards - Cranes:”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 15 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Continue raising awareness of freely available safe-remote-control campaign materials through regular industry communications and multiple channels.

Verbatim wording from the response

“ALLMI Safe Use of Remote Controls Campaign:”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 15 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Request that BSI’s mobile-cranes committee ask CEN TC 147 to review safe remote-control design and use across applicable crane product standards.

Verbatim wording from the response

“CEN TC 147 Cranes - Safety:”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 15 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Universal two-handed controls are impractical because operators use multiple functions and may face additional risk from needing three points of contact.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• Due to the multi-boom / extension nature of loader cranes, Operators use multiple functions at once when lifting as part of normal use, and this suggestion would prevent the possibility of doing so.”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 14 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

The cross-sector remote-control standard falls outside the responsibilities of the relevant crane standard committees and the association.

Verbatim wording from the response

“EN 62745 Safety of machinery. Requirements for cableless control systems of machinery”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 9 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Existing safety controls, design features and operator training are considered sufficient to support safe remote-control operation and employers’ duties.

Verbatim wording from the response

“Generally, it is the respondees’ belief that current safety controls, design features and Operator training facilitate the safe operation of lorry loaders using remote controls, and for employers to fulfil their duties.”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 15 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

New remote-control safety requirements should primarily be addressed through the appropriate European design standards because remote-control manufacturers are overseas.

Verbatim wording from the response

“Responsibilities of the loader crane manufacturer directly:”

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Response From ALLMI
Page 11 · response
Published 25 June 2024

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