Maltha Glass Recycling

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Maltha Glass Recycling – From overhead crane to new hall, three times security

Maltha Glasrecycling is one of Europe’s largest glass processors. Three recent projects focused on technical safety, risk analysis and compliance. The machines were already running – but the assessments and documentation had yet to happen.

Project 1 – Overhead crane as part of the building

It started with a new indoor overhead crane. Not a standard model – this one was fully integrated with the building’s foundation. And that made it suddenly not only a machine, but also a building product. That meant: testing under the CPR directive.

Fortunately, the construction was well thought out and we were able to move quickly. The technical data were ready and the foundation design was clear. This enabled us to assess the crane in terms of stability, load and risks for the user – with substantiation towards CPR.

Project 2 – Conveyor belts between plants

Not much later, a second issue followed: the internal conveyors that connect various plants. These run day and night – so reliability and safety are essential.

The challenge was in the overview. Lots of different types, positions, safety features. We went through the line step by step and looked at:

  • Alignment between machine safety and user behavior
  • The operation of emergency stops and guards
  • Walk-through and maintenance risks

The result: a complete risk inventory with concrete improvement proposals. Small work, big impact.

Project 3 – New hall, new machines, new risks

Finally: a completely new production hall. Including new machines, new routing and therefore: new risks.

This project was not about one machine, but about the total interaction between building, people and installation. We went through the entire hall and created an integrated risk assessment. Consider:

  • Machine safety in conjunction with walkways
  • Interaction between operators and mechanics
  • Lighting, escape routes and working heights

The analysis yielded a clear plan that not only enabled Maltha to meet the requirements, but also gave peace of mind in the rollout of the new hall.

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