Weighing equipment for government bodies

Government bodies are under scrutiny from their constituents to ensure budgets are spent in a way that maximises public taxes. Budgets are getting tighter, but legislative changes like net waste targets, climate goals and post-COVID safety regulations are broadening the scope of what must be achieved at a regional and national level.

Scales and weighing systems like weighbridges and portable axle weigh pads are used across the public sector, in defence, education and healthcare sectors, as well as for emergency services and regional waste management practices, to drive cost efficiencies and maximise operational efficiency.

Scales designed for government bodies must be cost-effective to purchase, and economical to maintain. They must be able to withstand frequent use, without losing accuracy and for healthcare and education settings in particular, be simple to wash down and disinfect.

The measurement of inventory, waste and materials across the public sector, such as measuring waste in civic amenity sites, or preparing overseas shipments for defence purposes, provides cost and process efficiencies as well as accurate data for regulatory compliance.

Across the public sector, scales are used to accurately record goods in and goods out. Inventory management and revenue protection are essential for preserving tight budgets and having data records supports operations managers with financial reporting processes.

Traceability is essential for tracking materials, such as waste in education and healthcare, or munitions in the defence sector. Accurate weighing systems provide a reliable record of material usage, which is important for quality assurance, troubleshooting, and auditing purposes.

Compliance with environmental regulations is essential for government bodies. To monitor their environmental impact, facilities in the education, healthcare, emergency services and defence sectors use scales and weight data to quantify the disposal of materials like food and clinical waste.

Vehicles working for government sectors, like defence vehicles, waste disposal trucks, ambulances and fire engines must operate within safe limits at all times. To achieve this, scales are used to prevent overloading, ensuring equipment does not exceed its safe loading parameters.