Chemical Inductor Increases Safety when Mixing Weed Spray
Chemical Inductor Increases Safety when Mixing Weed Spray
Item #: 20250012
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CONTACTS
Implementing Organization: Region One
Implementation Lead: Mike Bowen
Development Team: Bothwell Station (1432): Mike Bowen, Dakota Adams, J. Cade Bice, Lance Walker, and Rob Knuchel
Article Written By: Mike Bowen
Innovation Team Coordinator: Winston Inoway
STATUS
Implementation Date: April 1, 2024
Adoption Status: Fully Implemented
Adoptability Note: Any person who adds chemicals to weed sprayers would benefit from this innovation.
APPLIES TO
Topic: Safety and Health
Organization(s): Central Maintenance / Facilities Management, Equipment Operations, Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 4
Job Role(s): Mechanics / Equipment, Roadway Operations / IMT, Transportation Technician
Tags: labor productivity, job satisfaction, occupational safety, products, risk management, insurance, maintenance, weed sprayer, chemicals, inductor, quality of life
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
It is risky to climb on top of spray tanks to add herbicides. Loading weed killer this way increases the chance of coming into contact with or spilling these hazardous chemicals.
CHANGE
CHANGE
The crew at the Bothwell Station (1432) purchased and mounted a chemical inductor to their weed sprayer. Several other sheds have also installed these mixing devices.
RESULT
RESULT
The ability to load chemicals and water at ground level avoids falls, is easier, saves time, and reduces the chance of exposure to hazardous materials. Using an inductor to add chemicals mixes the chemicals in the spray tank much better than top loading.
IMPACT
IMPACT
BETTER MOBILITY
BETTER MOBILITY
N/A
GOOD HEALTH
GOOD HEALTH
Trans Techs are exposed to fewer chemicals
Crews avoid falls by working at ground level
CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
N/A
STRONG ECONOMY
STRONG ECONOMY
Inductor systems save time and make the job easier
Safer practices avoid downtime and workers comp claims, saving money
EFFICIENCIES*
EFFICIENCIES*
Cost Avoidance: $N,NNN over NN years (MMM D, YYYY - MMM D, YYYY)
Labor Savings: NNN hours annually
Benefit/Cost Ratio: BB:1
*Benefits are estimated net of initial and ongoing expenses. Savings are averaged over the expected benefit life of the innovation. See details.
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