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ADVANCING SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY IN WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA: PATERSON SIMONS & PASICO GHANA DELIVER A SUCCESSFUL CRANE & LIFTING SAFETY CONFERENCE 2024 IN TAKORADI, GHANA!

ADVANCING SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY IN WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA: PATERSON SIMONS & PASICO GHANA DELIVER A SUCCESSFUL CRANE & LIFTING SAFETY CONFERENCE 2024 IN TAKORADI, GHANA!

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By
Alisa Evans
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November 2024
The Paterson Simons Group (including Pasico Ghana) Crane and Lifting Safety Conference, held on November 21st and 22nd November 2024 at the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi, Ghana, was a resounding success. As the fourth instalment of this event, the conference reinforced the Paterson Simons Group’s commitment to delivering...
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TERBERG’S 3 SERIES YARD TRACTORS: LEADING THE WAY IN EFFICIENCY, OPERATOR SAFETY AND COMFORT!

TERBERG’S 3 SERIES YARD TRACTORS: LEADING THE WAY IN EFFICIENCY, OPERATOR SAFETY AND COMFORT!

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By
Alisa Evans
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October 2024
Terberg’s 3 series Yard Tractors are engineered with a robust set of standard and optional safety features designed to provide a secure and comfortable working environment for operators, ensuring both safety and efficiency. Standard Safety Features The Terberg Yard Tractor is designed with an emphasis on operator health and safety.  ...
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YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR 4TH CRANE & LIFTING SAFETY CONFERENCE: 21 & 22 NOVEMBER 2024, TAKORADI GHANA

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR 4TH CRANE & LIFTING SAFETY CONFERENCE: 21 & 22 NOVEMBER 2024, TAKORADI GHANA

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By
Alisa Evans
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October 2024
Our 4th Crane & Lifting Safety Conference is taking place on 21 and 22 November 2024 at the Best Western Plus – Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi, Ghana.   Come and hear presentations & directly engage with representatives from the manufacturers and ourselves. Lunches & an evening meal are provided, travel & accommodation are...
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SAFETY FIRST: PATERSON SIMONS SUPPORTS NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY!

SAFETY FIRST: PATERSON SIMONS SUPPORTS NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY!

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2024
Paterson Simons proudly supports National Forklift Safety Day, which is observed annually  in the UK and USA on the second Tuesday in June, falling on 11 June this year. Organised by the Industrial Truck Association, this initiative brings attention to a critical safety issue within the industrial sector: the significant...
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NEWMONT ACKNOWLEDGES PATERSON SIMONS TEAM AS SAFETY CHAMPIONS!

NEWMONT ACKNOWLEDGES PATERSON SIMONS TEAM AS SAFETY CHAMPIONS!

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By
Alisa Evans
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April 2024
The Paterson Simons team, dedicated to the Newmont Ahafo South contract were honoured as Safety Champions for the month of November 2023. The evaluation criteria for this award included: Housekeeping Critical Control Verification (CCV), which encompasses: -Ensuring the completion of the Risk Assessment before job execution. -Understanding the task and...
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MAXIMIZING CRANE SAFETY: UNDERSTANDING THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF A2B CABLES

MAXIMIZING CRANE SAFETY: UNDERSTANDING THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF A2B CABLES

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By
Alisa Evans
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April 2024
Pasico Ghana currently have stock of the A2B cable, as this is a critical component of the crane’s safety system. If the cable is damaged the crane can only be operated through bypassing the safety system. Operating the crane with the system bypassed is a major cause of accidents. Replacing...
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GET RID OF BLIND SPOTS WITH KONECRANES REVERSE CAMERA SYSTEM

GET RID OF BLIND SPOTS WITH KONECRANES REVERSE CAMERA SYSTEM

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By
Alisa Evans
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April 2023
Ever wished you had eyes in the back when reversing? The Konecranes reverse camera kit can be positioned anywhere to prevent blind spots, helping your drivers move large tonnages in a safe and efficient way! The camera combines a wide field of view with excellent image quality for reliable guidance....
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IT’S TIME FOR INSPECTIONS TO GO DIGITAL

IT’S TIME FOR INSPECTIONS TO GO DIGITAL

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By
Alisa Evans
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April 2023
For as long as we’ve had heavy machinery, we’ve had daily and periodic inspections to make sure they’re in working order and safe to operate. In many markets, it is a legal requirement. And with good reason—inspections are critical to safety, maintenance efficiency, pre-emptive troubleshooting, managing costs, and optimizing the...
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KONECRANES CONTAINER CHECKING SAFETY SYSTEM

KONECRANES CONTAINER CHECKING SAFETY SYSTEM

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By
Alisa Evans
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March 2023
Ensure your operators and service technicians experience a secure working environment during maintenance operations, with Konecranes container checking safety system. Container checking safety system from Konecranes The system (red supports) is mounted on both sides of the mast. While activated, the system is locked mechanically in horizontal position, preventing the...
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KONECRANES OVERHEAD GUARD – SAFETY CAGE INCREASES SAFETY WHILE OPERATING YOUR KONECRANES EMPTY CONTAINER HANDLERS

KONECRANES OVERHEAD GUARD – SAFETY CAGE INCREASES SAFETY WHILE OPERATING YOUR KONECRANES EMPTY CONTAINER HANDLERS

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2023
Increase safety while operating your Konecranes empty container handlers by mounting the Overhead Guard – Safety cage to protect the operator from falling objects. The safety cage structure is mounted all around the cabin, keeping operators safe. Overhead Guard – Safety cage If heavy metal goods or containers fall from...
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ENHANCE SAFETY FOR YOUR OPERATORS AND TECHNICIANS WITH KONECRANES RUNNING BOARD AND HANDRAIL UPGRADE SOLUTION

ENHANCE SAFETY FOR YOUR OPERATORS AND TECHNICIANS WITH KONECRANES RUNNING BOARD AND HANDRAIL UPGRADE SOLUTION

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2023
The Konecranes running board and handrail upgrade solution ensures your operators and service technicians a secure working environment. Easy to install, this solution has been studied and developed for all reach stacker models but different variations are available for other lift truck models as well. HOW KONECRANES RUNNING BOARD AND...
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KONECRANES ROPEQ MAGNETIC ROPE INSPECTION IMPROVES SAFETY, PRODUCING CONSISTENT AND RELIABLE RESULTS

KONECRANES ROPEQ MAGNETIC ROPE INSPECTION IMPROVES SAFETY, PRODUCING CONSISTENT AND RELIABLE RESULTS

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By
Alisa Evans
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September 2022
RopeQ™ Magnetic Rope Inspection from Konecranes improves safety, producing consistent and reliable results. Wire ropes are one of the most critical parts of RTGs, and they can contain hundreds of individual strands. Broken strands on the rope exterior can be found by visual inspections, but the condition of the core...