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1 Air conditioning - Cabs to be fitted with air-conditioning to maintain positive air pressure in the cab, (with windows closed)      
2 Air conditioning - Air conditioning fitted is cable of accepting HEPPA filters      
3 Hygiene - Cab seats and linings to be made from materials that prevent dust retention and enable easy cleaning      
4 Hygiene - Vacuum system fitted to machine with suction hose permemently available in the cab of a suitable length to reach all corners of the cab to enable cleaning. Hose must be retactable/safely stored            
5 Noise in cab - Noise levels inside the cab shall not exceed 75 dB(A) working under normal/expected working conditions with windows closed and radio & communication systems switched off      
6 Windscreen Glare - Polarised glass (to reduce glare to operators carrying out lifting activities e.g. excavaters and telehandlers)            
7 Communications in cab - Dedicated location within cab for fixing communication equipment (to avoid retrofitment of equipment obscuring operators designed sight lines)      
8 Communications in cab - In cab communication headsets with active listening technology designed to integrate all radio communication (company and AM/FM) directly into the headset and limit noise output            
9 Heater - Independent Cab heater, that can be timed to come on prior to start up to heat cab and demist windows            
10 Heater - Heated front screen      
11 Seating - Air suspension seat to reduce WBV            
12 Seating - High backed seating with lumbar support & fully adjustable for height and reach            
13 Storage - Storage facilities inside the cab for the secure storage of PPE clothing (wet weather jacket) and hard hat as well as miscellaneous items e.g. cab cleaning equipment, documentation, food and drink container, whilst not comprising the functionality of the cab      
14 Storage - Provision of a locable tool/storage container on the machine but outside cab for storage of items such as basic tools, grease, chains etc            
15 Storage - Method of securing operators handbook in cab such as via secure pocket or wire rope            

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