A recent study from one of India’s top institutes has found that the construction equipment industry accounts for approximately 25% of all workplace accident fatalities in India. In other words, 38 fatal accidents happen per day in the Indian Construction Equipment industry on average (accounted under excavation hazards).
Keeping these statistics in mind, Hyundai’s all new SMART Plus Excavator Series of crawler excavators come loaded with safety features like emergency shut-off switches, seatbelts, rollover protection, and cameras to provide a safe working Environment at worksite. This series is specially designed to improve the safety of construction workers and operators on the job site and minimize the number of accidents and fatalities.
In this blog, we will take a closer look at the crawler excavator work safety features of the SMART Plus Excavator series.
Features of SMART Plus Excavator Series
LED Lamp: The LED Lamp provides improved visibility for the operator, which is especially important when working in low-light conditions. The LED Lamp reduces the chances of accidents or mistakes that could lead to injuries.
Auto Safety Lock: The Auto Safety Lock feature prevents the excavator from moving when the operator leaves the seat. This is especially important when working on a job site with multiple people.
Seatbelt warning: The Seatbelt warning reminds the operator to wear their seatbelt, which is an important safety feature for the operator. This feature also increases safety in the event of an over-turn or rollover, as it ensures that the operator is properly tied to the seat.
Counterbalance valve: The Counterbalance valve feature prevents the excavator from rolling over, increasing operator and site engineer’s safety on the job site. This feature ensures that the excavator is stable and secure, reducing the chances of accidents or injuries.
Boom and arm holding system: The Boom and arm holding system feature holds the boom and arm in place when the excavator is not in use, increasing the safety of employees working around the machine.
Anti-Restart Function: The Anti-Restart Function prevents the accidental re-cranking of the Starter Motor by operator, and thereby increasing the safety of the Engine.
Battery disconnect switch: The Battery disconnect switch feature increases safety by allowing the safe disconnect of the battery when not in use. This feature also prevents the accidental start of the excavator.
Engine Overheating prevention: This feature Safeguards the engine from overheating. It monitors & keeps the excavator running at safe temperatures and protects the engine from damage, while also keeping the operator and workers safe from heat exposure.
Final Thoughts
Hyundai’s SMART Plus Excavator Series is an excellent example of heavy machines that are equipped with all necessary Safety Features to ensure the Safety at Job sites without compromising on Performance & Productivity. Hyundai’s vision is to build SMART, Sustainable, and Safer Solutions for its customers, which is clearly evident in the SMART Plus Excavator Series.
For more excavator safety tips and excavator / poclain price information, do visit your nearest Hyundai Construction Equipment India dealership.