SiteZone RCV Smart Loader

How does RCV Smart Loader work?

The proximity warning system creates a zone around the bin(s) in the bin lift at the rear of the RCV.

All operatives are issued with a tag.

When using automatic mode and the bin is in place the lift will initiate.

If a tag-wearing operative is in the exclusion/bin danger zone:

• The SiteZone system prevents the full lift cycle occurring reducing the risk of serious injury
• The operative’s tag vibrates
• The driver is alerted via the in-cab display
• An additional visual warning alert can flash to warn the operative

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Changing behaviours

During trials on live collection rounds the system was well received by operators, reduced the severity of the risk, and had minimal impact on collections - round was completed on time.

In a four-hour collection round, we saw significant improvements in behaviour with operators quickly adjusting their distance to the bins during the lift.

After the first 30 minutes there was a 50% reduction in entries to the bin danger zone and throughout the whole round there was a 75% reduction.

In longer term use on a 5 vehicle pilot with FCC Environment the results have shown a 90-98% reduction in entries to the danger zone (compared to pre-intervention data) – demonstrating technology assisted behavioural change. The remaining risk is now managed with SiteZone RCV Smart Loader.

Operatives say: 

"It's hassle free."

"I don't even notice it."

"It makes me feel safer."