There is a long history of accidents and even fatalities involving bin-lifts. According to a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) search of the RIDDOR database 389 incidents were reported between 2012 and 2022 and of these there were 30 occurrences of people being lifted by a bin-lift.

According to Fleetclear, the new VLIS is type approved and is effective with every type of bin lifting mechanism. It can also be fitted retrospectively to all makes and models of refuse collection vehicle (RCV).

Chris Waller, Chief Technical Officer, Fleetclear said: ‘There are a range of situations that can occur, which can lead to operatives becoming injured by bin lifting mechanisms. These include clearing debris, dealing with falling or dislodged bins, and attempting to stop the hopper from overflowing.

‘We have developed our Vehicle Lift Information System using AI detection to actively monitor this danger zone during lifting operations. If a person or object is detected in the designated area the lifting mechanism is automatically and immediately disabled preventing entanglements and significantly reducing any risk of accidents and injuries.’

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