Projects
Loading and unloading livestock is high-risk. ALRTA conducted a 12-week trial investigating moveable gantries and the Crate Parallel Access Landing (P.A.L.) system, with the aim of reducing these risks by providing safe access to livestock crates and loading ramps.
The $102,000 project received funding through the NHVR's Heavy Vehicle Safety Infrastructure Initiative. The equipment was designed and installed by ProWay and eliminates the need for drivers to climb crate sides, thereby reducing fall hazards and livestock strike incidents.
Trialling moveable gantries and the Crate P.A.L. system to give drivers safe, ground-level access to livestock crates and loading ramps.
ALRTA's work on safer loading infrastructure and ramp design has been recognised through an occupational health and safety award nomination.
Practical approaches to cross loading and pivoting access landings that improve safety without compromising operational efficiency.
For the complete business case, methodology, and detailed findings of the Crate P.A.L. trial, download the full project report.