Recent content by Caterpillar

I know about these, but they are not the same spec system. Similar but not the same. Had the Lexus, guess it was an option as mine didn't have it.

Not quite, aslef has legitimate H&S concerns and were not given any details of the system until well after it was installed. Unite union are dealing with similar issues (health and safety) on buses somewhere in Reading, I think. The problem as I under it is Aslef has an agreement re the fitting...

Look up BS EN 60825-1 as referred to in the Osram spec. It explains laser and LED emitters are classed together. Find it yourself but this is the relevant section under 'scope'. Throughout this part 1 light emitting diodes (LED) are included whenever the word "laser" is used. It references...

Sorry but you are very wrong an IR can be focussed and in the words of the manufacturer 'concentrated'. It would depend on the power/ wavelength of the laser and IR respectively. As stated, drivers will be exposed to this for over 7 hours a day, 240 days a year. This may cause more damage long...

They are not. It all depends on the wavelength. An IR can be more dangerous than a laser under the right conditions. I do not KNOW whether these IR are damaging. I simply think there is sufficient cause for concern AND WE SHOULD ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION. I ask the question again, if the...

This is the information from the actual manufacturer, we do not know the 'mode' . But with something as sensitive as the eye, personally I would take no chances. Several drivers have reported eye issues and 'sunburnt' skin around eyes. If these were one or two people I would be concerned. Over...

1) Your flesh does not direct IR into your eyes and it is extremely weak. This, and other IR are not directed at eyes. These systems do. Shine a torch in a dark place, illuminates, GREAT NO ISSUE. Now shine it directly into your eyes, different story. This IR is not visible, unlike other light...

I cannot believe anyone could think any infrared system trained directly on the eyes is not a serious Health and Safety concern. The wavelength is the key factor. I have no clue what your skin give off, or indeed a remote control, but I would wager it is not 400nm-1400nm. Some facts... 1)...

It gets worse, until recently (Aug 2017) drivers were allowed to work 12 days in a row. By working rest days, so one could argue they are partially responsible. But in my view company should not have permitted it. The company have now banned this practice, however one can still work 9 in a row.

I would respectfully disagree. The overspeed was the result of another factor. This factor is the root cause. The primary cause is either the driver became disorientated ( thinking he was coming out the other end of the tunnel or not actually knowing his location). Going east through tunnel at...

There are drivers on permanent earlies (0400 - 0600) starts, middles and lates (1700- start). Some drivers do the full range of the rota. The problem is the pattern, with regular 7 day working periods, split rest days (one day off) and appalling shift change. For instance, on main rota you work...

The Guardian system has been activated since 25th September. Approximately 20-25 reports of following issues: Dry eyes Tired feeling eyes Head aches Feeling of something in your eye Increased rate of blinking and need to rub eyes 2/3 drivers have had sick time and have consulted opticians or...

Precisely. There have been previous occasions of a medical collapse, driver hit buffers. In a more dangerous location, like a curve, these would have been similar disasters to Sandilands. This system will not prevent these. What good is shaking a seat and taking a photo if the driver has a...

Breaks are 40 minutes unpaid, but you often get an hour or so ( so anything over 40 minutes you are effectively being paid for). Breaks are at East Croydon or Therapia Lane.- duty dependent.

Yes, the mechanism is under seat. Camera directly to front at 6 o'clock. Many are already fitted just not activated. 100% not linked to braking system.