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New ISO Standards have been developed to provide enhanced protection of workplace personnel and the public by specifying the required vision for Operators of Earthmoving Machinery- 360 deg around the machine. The ISO 5006 clearly states: "The purpose of this International Standard is to address operator's visibility in such a manner that the operator can see around the machine to enable proper, effective and safe operation that can be quantified in objective engineering terms". Australian and New Zealand are active members of the ISO- Are you ISO 5006 complaint?
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Orlaco Camera Viewing Solutions- increased Safety, Productivity and Damage Control. The range of Camera Solutions is extensive and purpose designed for all sorts of heavy duty applications, vehicles and equipment utilised in such industries as: Mining, Transport, Chemical Plants, Off- shore platforms, Warehousing, Ports, Ships, Construction, Emergency / Fire Fighting, Municipal (eg. Sweepers, Garbage Trucks) and many others. Safety / Environment: Daily there is growing concern and reports of accidents involving inadequate viewing conditions. LSM Technologies Orlaco Cameras provide enhanced viewing, clarity of image and reliability in industrial applications which assist in increasing Workplace Safety. Also, workplace repetitive strain injuries related to the back and neck are quite common among drivers and camera viewing systems make a large contribution to reducing and eliminating such injuries. LSM’s Orlaco Camera Viewing Solutions also assist in the reduction of driver fatigue, viewing in poor light conditions, elimination of blind spots, clear viewing at extreme distances (eg Cranes). "There are other devices in the market place using radar or ultrasound such as backup sensors but these have extensive failings such as false alarming, failure (one only knows when the system has failed- after an event) in addition they make a lot of noise". “A Camera System provides the driver / operator with a “view” of the surroundings and so there is no guessing or complacency. Also they are a “quiet solution”, especially for transport and municipal applications that operate in residential areas". Productivity. Productivity can also be increased- safely. Time studies on cranes operating with and without a camera system found the operating speed of the crane was 22% better with the camera. In warehousing environments more that 20% increase in pallet movements can be attained. Vehicles in Transport / Distribution / Mining increase in productivity as reversing is completed more quickly and safely. Shell in the UK developed a Safety Tanker concept and with the use of Camera Viewing Systems was able to gain up to 10 minutes per delivery, with a total gain of 1 x day / week increase in productivity. Damage Control. Damage control is also a massive saving provided by Orlaco Camera Viewing Solutions. In the Mining Industry using a three (or four- all sides) camera system to view the blind side, rear and front of a dump truck enhances the drivers viewing conditions, avoiding damage to the vehicle from debris on the haulage roads and just as important, can save on tyre wear and damage. Reversing is completed safely and more quickly without damage to retaining walls. Correct alignment of side / end tipping trailers avoids hydraulic and hopper damage as well as spillage on to the roadway. Damage to pallets and racking by forklifts is also reduced dramatically in warehouse environments. The majority of crane lifts are completed blind, more than 70% of transport / delivery vehicle damage is a result of rear collision. Reduction in damaged containers, increased stacking heights and movements are all gains for Port vehicles and handling equipment. The list can go on and on..! Orlaco Camera Viewing Solutions- Features and Benefits. The ORLACO Cameras have many features including multiple angles of view, heated/hardened/anti-glare SLR- Sunlight Resistant Lens; easy installation; and over-pressurised housing to ensure water- proofing to more than 25 metres underwater. The camera lens is so smooth that dust will not adhere and being seven times harder than glass it can withstand enormous impact. It has passed the Caterpillar pebble impact test in which steel balls are shot at the lens and is scratch proof as well. LSM / Orlaco’s Explosion proof Camera Solutions are to Atex certification, 216 Zoom Camera with pan / tilt, night vision, RF systems for single point / multiple vehicles applications and many other uniquely and purpose designed camera ancillaries for any application. The safety and longevity of the camera systems are enhanced with specialised electrical cables, water-proof – stainless steel connectors, heavy duty LCD monitor with anti glare and many other operating features. An extensive range of ancillaries is also available Orlaco produces its Camera Systems subject to the strictest of quality conditions. They are certified to ISO 9001-2000, maintain required certifications for the EMC requirements to military specification so as to eliminate RF / Electromagnetic disturbances and do not cause such disturbances in other products. Orlaco Camera Solutions always repay themselves quickly. Their robustness, quality longevity and reliability of a clear image of the ORLACO Systems is the key, especially in arduous operating environments. “There are lot of other Camera Systems in the Australian market place, however we know of no other Camera Viewing System that is designed for 10 years / 20, 000 operating hours in any arduous operating environment and is backed- up with an unprecedented offer of three year warranty ” References. Orlaco maintains extensive, exclusive and preferred supply to international renowned OEMs of all types of equipment such as E- One largest fire fighting / emergency vehicle manufacturer in the world, BT Raymond Forklifts, Caterpillar, Patria / Dutch Military / Nato defence vehicles and many, many others. Choosing ORLACO means that you are making a conscious choice to prevent accidents and to promote safer and more enjoyable work, which translates into less damage, lower absenteeism due to illness, less loss of time and lower insurance premiums. Click here to view the Features and Benefits leaflet.
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