b'22 Partner News Summer 2020EnterpriseImplementing VVBs 2025 Sustainability StrategyAs part of their 2025 Sustainability Strategy,As an SME operating in and around VVB Engineering trialled several innovativeLondon there are significant economic products at their Rainham depot this month. and environmental benefits from moving The products that VVB trialled relate toto an all-electric fleet. A Nissan E-NV200VVB are looking forward the below challenges faced by the team: was tested with an extended range ofto their association with 187 miles across urban and inter-cityThe environmental impact of VVBs work journeys that reflect likely VVB tasks.the IET through the The wellbeing of the VVB team asenterprise partnership.they deliver engineering projects This range would cover the majority of VVBs requirements without impacting Our environmental impact on organisational productivity i.e. due to Having recently obtained FORS Silverdown-time during vehicle charging periods.accreditation, Fleet Manager Rob Seldon is keen to ensure that VVB stays at the forefront of emission-reducing technology. Rob is targeting a fully electric fleet by 2023. VVB team wellbeingAs part of VVBs behavioural Safety Programme, Proactively Caring for People, they have been focusing on improving worker wellbeing. The innovation on trial this month was the Eksovest from Ekso Bionics. The purpose of the vest is to reduce fatigue and increase endurance with the ability to adjust lift assistance by up to 6.8kg per arm.A large component of VVBs work involves manual working on Electrical and Mechanical installations. Therefore, Figure 1 - VVB tested the Nissan E-NV200 and Renault Kangoo ZE this month (left), the exoskeleton is designed to reduce teamthe possibility of reducing fatigue for fatigue when undertaking manual tasks (right) operatives opens the door for improved productivity as well as reduced HS&W risk.The Eksovest alleviates the load of both the users arms and the item being lifted and uses adjustable springs to do this. This tool therefore requires no batteries or power source and is widely adjustable to fit a wide array of users (as can be seen in figure 1). VVB are looking forward to their association with the IET through the enterprise partnership. They see this as central to the innovation development Figure 2 - Eksovest hardware components and improvement of team capability.'