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PitProtect / Pit Cover / Vehicle Maintenance

Boosting Safety Compliance in the Packaging Industry with Quick-to-Install PitProtect


Project Overview

A leading company in the packaging and hygiene industry based in Scarborough, ON, sought a safety solution for their machinery inspection pits. To enhance workplace safety and meet regulatory compliance, the client turned to Kee Safety to implement a system that would mitigate fall hazards while maintaining functionality and operational efficiency.

PitProtect / Pit Cover / Vehicle Maintenance
The expanding nature of the PitProtect pit cover allows you to open the sections you need to access the vehicle's underside.

The Challenge

The client used open pits to service their machinery vehicles, but these pits posed significant fall hazards for workers. They needed a solution that complied with safety requirements, ensured worker protection, and avoided disruptions to their operations. The challenge was to find a system that could be installed quickly without compromising the pits’ functionality.

The Solution

Kee Safety provided the PitProtect, a lightweight, concertina-style inspection pit cover designed to safeguard open pits without hindering access to the underside of vehicles. The system’s key features included:

  • Adjustability: Fully adjustable in length and width to fit the client’s specific pit dimensions.
  • Ease of Installation: The non-welded design ensured a fast and straightforward installation process, completed within just two days.
  • Lightweight Design: The aluminum construction made the system easy to expand, contract, and transport if relocation was required.
  • Functionality: Workers could open only the necessary sections, allowing for safe and efficient access to the underside of vehicles.
PitProtect / Pit Cover / Vehicle Maintenance
The work processes that are required often take the operative's attention away from the floor and onto the work. PitProtect covers prevent a dangerous fall from occurring and allow people to work in a safe, focused way.

The Benefits

The PitProtect solution provided several critical benefits:

  • Enhanced Safety: Prevented fall hazards while maintaining access to the inspection pits.
  • Operational Efficiency: Fast installation minimized disruptions, allowing the client to continue their operations seamlessly.
  • Versatility: The lightweight and adjustable system offered easy deployment and flexibility for potential future relocations.
  • Scalability: Impressed with the product, the client plans to install PitProtect in their other locations.
PitProtect / Pit Cover / Vehicle Maintenance

Kee Safety’s PitProtect inspection pit cover addressed the client’s safety and operational challenges with a robust, efficient, and adaptable solution. The quick installation and functionality of the system ensured compliance with safety standards while maintaining productivity. The client’s satisfaction with the solution underscores Kee Safety’s commitment to delivering innovative safety measures tailored to industry needs.

Finished Project

Safety for Warehouses and Vehicle Maintenance / fall protection equipment / safe access platform / rigid rail / safety railings

The Logistics of Safety for Warehouses and Vehicle Maintenance

The first thing that usually comes to mind when citing safety statistics for commercial transportation is vehicular accidents on the highway. Such mishaps are unfortunate and can be tragic, but they are not the only part of the business where safety is a concern. The interior of warehouses and vehicle maintenance facilities also require attention and safety solutions in the logistics industry, notably for fall protection and impact protection.

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