Carmarthenshire County Council has announced plans to install the latest reversing aid technology, Reaclear, to its fleet of 28 waste and recycling vehicles.
Reaclear is a preventative reversing device that works by ensuring that every reverse manoeuvre is ‘authorised’ before it occurs. It is the latest innovation from the makers of Cyclear - Innovative Safety Systems (ISS).
Gavin Thoday, Director, ISS, explains how Reaclear works: “The reversing assistant carries a hand-held device that also acts as a two-way radio, and once it is safety to manoeuvre he or she presses the transmit button. This lets the driver know it is safe to reverse. If the vehicle is reversed without first receiving a signal, an alarm sounds in the cab and LED warning lights start to flash. A message and video clip is also sent to the transport office to determine if further action is required.”
Shaun Lynch: “Reaclear works with the driver and reversing assistant, and ensures that reversing manoeuvres are carried out using a clear, agreed system of signalling according to the advice given by the Health & Safety Executive. In the event the device is not used the driver is alerted immediately and we are also notified.”01386 630155service@iss-international.co.uk
