TED Reduces Risk to Keep Fitters Safe in Mining Operations – Safe to Work

Changing belly plates has traditionally been a risky activity for fitters at mining operations.

Nivek Industries’ Tracked Elevating Device (TED) – a remote-controlled, battery-powered, all-terrain, multi-purpose belly plate jack – has greatly reduced that risk.

The catalyst for TED’s inception was a near miss for fitter Kevin Cant in 2008, while removing a belly plate in the pit using cummalongs and slings.

Read more…https://safetowork.com.au/ted-reduces-the-risk-factor-to-keep-fitters-safe/