ÐӰɵ¼º½

The World Steel Association states: “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of the people who work in the steel industry.�

Fractum is committed to raising awareness of safety risks in steel production and introducing solutions that can make steel mills and scrap yards significantly safer for the people who work in them.

Steel industry safety is a top priority, with hazardous processes like drop ball breaking and oxy cutting causing serious risks to workers and equipment. Fractum’s controlled breaking technology minimises debris, allows safe operation alongside other machinery, and keeps workers safe within a 15-metre zone. These safety improvements reduce injuries, boost morale, cut downtime, and increase profitability, making safety not just a legal requirement, but a strategic business advantage.

The safety challenge

Every year, many steel industry workers are injured due to hazardous processes at production sites.

Two of the most dangerous processes include:

Drop Ball Breaking

• Difficult to control during operation.
• Drop balls can rebound off the target material, posing a severe risk to workers and damaging surrounding equipment.
• Generates large amounts of flying debris, which is hazardous to nearby personnel.

Oxy Cutting

• Commonly used to cut large steel into manageable sizes.
• Produces toxic fumes, posing long-term health risks to workers.
• Creates environmental pollution.

The Fractum safety solution

Fractum breakers are designed to ensure controlled, precise breaking, making them a safer alternative for handling waste material at steel mills and scrap yards.

Key safety features

• Controlled impact – reduces the risk of flying debris to almost zero.
• Zero-safety zone for equipment – allows other machines to work alongside Fractum without risk of damage.
• 15-metre safety zone for personnel – the design and targeted impact of the breaker ensure that workers can safely operate nearby.

Why safety drives performance

Improved safety measures benefit both workers and business outcomes:

• Fewer injuries, less downtime – keeps production on schedule.
• Higher morale – healthy, safe employees are more motivated and productive.
• Long-term profitability – reduced accident costs, faster operations, and more efficient workflows contribute to better financial results.

In the steel industry, safety isn’t just compliance, it’s a competitive advantage.

Fractum’s advanced breaking technology offers a safer, cleaner, and more efficient alternative to hazardous steel industry methods like drop ball breaking and oxy cutting. With controlled impact that nearly eliminates debris, a zero-safety zone for equipment, and a 15-metre safety zone for personnel, Fractum enables multiple machines to work simultaneously without risk. This innovation not only protects workers and equipment but also reduces downtime, boosts productivity, and increases profitability, making safety a driver of business success.

To find out more, please visit the