London, Monday 20 April – FCC Environment was invited to present at the annual ESA and Pinsent Masons Health & Safety Conference, held at Pinsent Masons’ offices in London, which this year focused on “Vehicle–Pedestrian Segregation: Keeping people safe from vehicle movements.”
The conference brought together industry leaders, safety professionals, and legal experts to explore one of the most significant risks facing the waste and recycling sector: the interface between vehicles, mobile plant and pedestrians.
FCC Environment’s presentation, delivered by Mitch Gibson, shared the organisation’s 12‑year journey with the Site Zone Proximity Warning System (PWS) and demonstrated how the technology has evolved from an initial safety intervention into an ingrained part of FCC Environment’s culture and day‑to‑day operations.
Vehicle and plant movements remain one of the highest‑risk activities across the sector, and the conference provided valuable insight into the ongoing challenges the industry faces, alongside emerging solutions and technologies designed to mitigate those risks.
Speakers represented a wide range of operational environments, and several presentations served as a stark reminder of the potential consequences where vehicle‑pedestrian risks are not effectively managed. The discussions reinforced the importance of continued focus, investment and learning to ensure the safety of people working in and around operational sites.
FCC Environment’s participation highlighted its long‑standing commitment to learning, innovation and the practical application of safety technology to protect colleagues, contractors, and visitors across its operations.
