The Sturdyhaul CBM180 Concrete Beam Mover is the purpose-designed solution for narrow-access sites. We have prepared the paperwork to help you justify the investment to your Buyer, QS, or Site Manager.
On sites where telehandlers cannot fit, moving concrete T-beams becomes a critical bottleneck. A standard 4m T-beam weighs approx. 140kg. Moving this manually requires a 4-man team to comply with HSE guidelines, creating significant fatigue and injury risk.
The Solution: The Sturdyhaul CBM180 allows a single operative to transport T-beams up to 180kg safely. It bridges the gap between the delivery stack and the oversite, reducing a 4-man lift to a 1-man transit job.
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, you must adhere to the “Principles of Prevention”:
The Argument: Relying on manual carrying of T-beams when a mechanical aid like the CBM180 is available may be deemed a failure to reduce risk “so far as is reasonably practicable”. The CBM180 mechanises the most strenuous part of the job, the long-distance transit.
The CBM180 pays for itself rapidly by reducing the headcount required for beam movement.
By freeing up 3 staff members to continue block laying or groundworks, you save hundreds of pounds in lost labour hours on every single plot.
Need to request this tool? Copy the text below and send it to your procurement team.
Subject: URGENT: Safety Equipment Request – CBM180 Cost & Risk Reduction
To the Procurement Team,
Due to narrow access at [Insert Site Name], we cannot use standard plant machinery to move concrete beams.
The Risk: Moving concrete T-beams manually requires a 4-man team to manage the weight safely. This creates a high risk of musculoskeletal injury and trips on uneven ground. Under CDM 2015, we are obligated to use mechanical aids to mitigate this risk.
The Solution: I am requesting the immediate hire/purchase of a Sturdyhaul CBM180.
The efficiency savings in labour will offset the cost of the unit within the first 2 days of use. Please confirm approval.
Regards,
[Your Name]
Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) Template
