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Industry awareness of Blind Spot safety issues has increased significantly
over the last few years. All commercial vehicles suffer from Blind Spots
and numerous dangerous accidents result from these. Rigids
and artics are particularly susceptible to this type of accident.
The Department of Transport recognises the hazards caused by Blind Spots
and is supporting EU proposals to extend the use of systems to reduce
blind spots and increase vision around the vehicle.
Risks
- Motorway driving
- Manoeuvring
- Unloading
- Danger to cyclists and pedestrians
- Continental journeys
Cost Savings
- Reduced accident damage
- Vehicle downtime
- 3rd party costs
- Insurance premiums
- Labour downtime
- Loss of goodwill
- Management time
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((Relevant Legislation))
- PUWER regulations
- The Health & Safety Act 1974
- Risk Management Strategies
- EC Directive 70 / 156 / EEC
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EC Deadline! - EC Directive 70 / 156 / EEC
The fitment of Blind Spot detection devices is already mandatory in urban areas of Holland and Belgium for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. It is possible that this will spread throughout Europe before the EC deadline.
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