MILDURA-based GTS Freight Management is a finalist in the WorkSafe Victoria Awards 2009, after developing the Load Restraint Trailer.
The Load Restraint Trailer provides a safe and efficient way to handle, load and secure pallets of stock. According to the company, it has removed the need for human contact associated with the tying-down and stacking of freight.
Once the loading of pallets by a forklift is completed, a scissor-lift behind the trailer pushes the pallets to the headboard.
The side curtains, with gates attached, are then hydraulically secured and the centre wall is moved towards the curtains hydraulically, securing the load.
The Load Restraint Trailer has fully automated moveable walls, ensuring freight stability while reducing the risk of injuries caused by manual handling and working from heights.
GTS Freight Management is one of two finalists in the category of Best Design for Workplace Safety.
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