Researchers Back Bus Seatbelt Monitoring Solution
On some Australian bus trials, as few as 14% of passengers were found to be wearing the seatbelts fitted right in front of them. Bus road safety laws...
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What Heavy Vehicles Can’t See: Understanding Blind Spot Risk and the Case for Active Monitoring
We are blind to the blind spots. Simply watch this video to see how people are exposed to fatal accidents due to the blind spots in heavy vehicles....
Top Heavy Vehicle Safety Tips
When it comes to heavy vehicle safety, is your organisation doing all that it reasonably can to protect its drivers, workers and the wider public?...
Removing Human Error in Cardan Shaft Vehicles: A Safer Approach for New Zealand Fleets
Heavy vehicle rollaways remain one of the most preventable risks across New Zealand’s transport, utilities and civil construction sectors.
From Compliance to Prevention: How Technology Is Changing Heavy Vehicle Safety
Across Australia, expectations around heavy vehicle safety are shifting.
Making mining trucks safer with MAX-SAFE
At the heart of many mining operations is a moving network of machinery: ultra-class haulage trucks the size of two-storey buildings, and fleets of...
Keeping Australia’s Mining Workforce Safe: The Critical Role of Bus Safety in Remote Transfers
Australia’s resource sector, which employs around 320,000 people, accounts for over 60% of our export revenue. As a key pillar of Australia’s...
Governments call on Construction Vehicles to be Safer
CLOCS-A now in force in NSW; Victoria underway One year after giving notice, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) now requires all heavy vehicle contractors...
Safety Challenges in Civil Works and Infrastructure Projects
Civil works and infrastructure projects are among the most demanding environments for heavy vehicles. Tight work zones, temporary roads, and changing...
The Lifecycle Cost of Safety Upgrades vs. Accident Costs
When councils or fleet operators evaluate safety upgrade inclusions on new builds or retro-fit, it is common to begin with questions about budget....
Vale Albert McPherson – Founder of SGESCO-MAX
The SGESCO-MAX team is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its founder, Albert McPherson, over the weekend. He was 85 years of age. ALBERT...
What Makes a Fleet High-Risk And How to Reduce It
Not every fleet carries the same level of risk. While some hazards are visible, others are built into the way vehicles operate and where they are...