While Veolia Tasmania had previously used MAX-SAFE Anti-Rollaway and Reverse Watch 1.0 on earlier model waste collection vehicles, this was the first time all of these new solutions were used in Tasmania (and by Veolia) to create an advanced safety bubble around a heavy vehicle.
“Our drivers were already familiar with Anti-Rollaway, Reverse Watch with Active Braking, which made it easy for them to get up to speed with the new systems,” noted John Kneebone, Veolia Maintenance Coordinator, Northern Region Tasmania, Veolia.
“Reverse Watch 2.0 is a major improvement on the earlier system due to several feature upgrades. Plus, the side loader solution makes protecting the side of a vehicle safer for VRUs, and more economical and reliable due to the underlying AI technology,” he said.
“Our drivers particularly like the lack of intrusiveness of these news solutions. When installed per the manufacturer's specifications, drivers are only made aware of them when there is an actual danger.”
Collectively these safety solutions deliver greater VRU detection and protection around the
- Front
- Driver’s Side (Kerbside)
- Moving Bin and Arm and
- Rear of the vehicle
as well as prevent the vehicle from rolling away (when the vehicle is not occupied and park brake hasn’t been applied correctly).
With advanced detection, verbal audible alerts to people exterior to and inside the vehicle, and active braking functionality when a safety risk is detected, these vehicles are significantly safer around vulnerable road users.
“Our drivers now have a solid safety system that they can rely on with confidence to protect VRUs and avoid property damage. These MAX-SAFE solutions will reduce the number of incidents where a VRU has contact with the lifting arm or garbage bin, or a reversing truck,” he said.
These solutions will reduce the incidents where a VRU has contact with the lifting arm or garbage bin, or a reversing truck.
John Kneebone, Veolia Maintenance Coordinator, Northern Region Tasmania, Veolia.
