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While we use our best endeavours to ensure accuracy of the materials we create, to the extent permitted by law, the Publisher excludes all liability for loss resulting from any inaccuracies or false or misleading statements that may appear in this publication. Copyright ©2018 - EPC Media Group About the Cover CIRCULATION 7,615 Registered by Australia Post Available in Australia exclusively through exclusive distributor Publication No. 100001888 A1 Roadlines, the new Scorpion II® TMA (Truck Mounted ISSN 0046-7391 Attenuator) is tested, passed and eligible for MASH TL-3 (tested at 100kph). The Scorpion II® combines all of the benefits of the original unit, while also integrating some new design modifications and the added benefit of MASH eligibility. Turn to Page 14 for the full story. EDITOR’S COLUMN Action needed on Electronic Work Diaries Dear Readers, the speed with which we accept and adapt Now, I wish to make it perfectly clear, that to new technologies. While this eagerness I am NOT laying the blame for all of the ills While I feel reasonably certain that this to 'upgrade, adopt and adapt' may be true of the transport network at the feet of truck editorial will once again trigger a flow of from a consumer perspective, unfortunately, drivers simply because I believe that EWD's vitriolic emails (often from anonymous the same cannot be said for much of the are an excellent and necessary replacement sources only identifying themselves as 'having public and private sector - especially when it for manual Log Books for the heavy transport been involved in the trucking and/or transport comes to transport related technology. industry. I'm also not suggesting that EWD's industry for many years") I will once again Please don't misunderstand: that are some type of 'magic bullet' solution for pose the question... comment is in no way intended to detract anything; or that all accidents involving trucks Why is it, in 2018, with all of the easy-to-use from the many excellent programs and are the fault of the truck driver. and extremely affordable technology at our technological developments that have What I am suggesting, however, is that we disposal, that we still have long-haul truck been introduced or are being trialled must use the tools which are available to us drivers using manual log books? across Australia. It is simply an observation to deliver the safest and most efficient road This question seems to once again have in relation to the level of uptake and network possible - for all road users. particular pertinence, given that during a acceptance of many of these technologies. EWD's are not about victimising truck recent week-long operation by the NSW One only has to look at the apparent lack of drivers - they're about providing the safest Roads and Maritime Services (Operation willingness to adopt technologies such as possible workplace for truck drivers by Shield), a total of 119 fatigue law breaches Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs) to see what eliminating the drivers that flaunt the were detected - in one week, in one I mean. mandatory rest break rules by cheating on operation, in NSW alone! In the worst of the Whether this hesitation in adopting their log books. fatigue related breaches, six drivers were EWD technology stems from a lack of What's more, I also believe that they can ‘grounded’ and directed to take rest breaks understanding of what's available, how play a major role in helping truck drivers of either seven or 24 hours because they EWD's work, or the benefits they can deliver to finally set realistic and sustainable represented a critical risk on the road. Indeed, (including, it must be said, preventing benchmarks for remuneration. Pay that is at Hay, in south west NSW, a driver was found unscrupulous operators from demanding based on ACTUAL hours driven and ACTUAL to have only had a four-hour break in a 24- unreasonable and illegal workloads from operating costs. hour work period while another driver had not drivers), is largely a moot point. The point is had a day off in over a week. While in northern EWD technologies are already available and NSW, a driver tried to lie to inspectors, capable of delivering very real and tangible claiming he was resting at the Puma service benefits (safety, productivity and cost) to station in Kempsey but a Safe-T-Cam detected business, governments and all road users his vehicle 91 kilometres away. alike. For a country with a relatively small The first thing we require, however, is a Anthony T Schmidt population, Australia is highly regarded for willingness to engage and invest. Managing Editor 2 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 Ingal Civil Products Superior Protection to NCHRP-350 TL3 Safe-Stop SST® TMA NCHRP-350 TL3 Nuisance impact protection and high reusability after a design impact • Low maintenance costs and high productivity. • Low installation cost, high fleet utilisation, operating flexibility. 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