Chip off the old block

The Westlon Bloc System, developed by Westley Plastics, is said to be one of the safest ways of blocking up heavy machinery (eg diggers, dumptrucks, dozers etc). The system has been tested to a safe working load of 100 tonnes and will not split, rust or rot as metal axle stands or wooden blocks often do.

All Blocs are made from high-strength Nylon and have been designed to be lightweight, easy to use and flexible. The system fully interlocks at variable heights, and can also be used to support awkward objects with the addition of a base plate or non-standard cap.

Roy Bridges, sales manager at Westley Plastics, said: ‘Health and safety is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, and it is totally unacceptable that people at work should be exposed to any risk to their safety – even more so if that risk is avoidable. Replacing wood blocking with the Westlon Bloc System reduces the risk of injury during vehicle maintenance.’