The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has called for the implementing of advanced monitoring technology in heavy vehicles, reported the New Straits Times, after a three-vehicle crash on the North-South Expressway claimed seven lives earlier this week.
The institute called for technology such as tyre pressure monitoring systems and telematics to be made mandatory in all heavy vehicles to detect mechanical issues in real time, said NIOSH vice chairman Manivanan Gowin.
“These technologies can provide early warnings of potential malfunctions that may pose a danger to lives, [and] it is crucial to leverage these technology to enhance road safety,” Manivanan said, urging regular maintenance and strict, zero-tolerance enforcement on heavy vehicles.
Manivanan also called for the road transport department (JPJ) to strengthen enforcement through imposing heavy penalties and taking strict action against those which fail to meet safety standards.
“Transport operators must implement comprehensive and ongoing safety training programmes, particularly for truck and bus drivers. These programmes should cover essential safe driving practices, an understanding of traffic laws and a commitment to strict safety principles. By enhancing awareness and discipline, we can significantly reduce accidents,” he said.
Manivanan called on government agencies, transport operators, local authorities and non-governmental organisations to collaborate on creating a long-term strategic plan for road safety, which should include “identifying issues, conducting continuous research and implementing more stringent and effective safety policies,” he said.
The vice-chairman of NIOSH said that the institute has a team of highly skilled experts who could help authorities identify safety issues and develop more effective and sustainable solutions, and this team is prepared to could help authorities identify safety issues and develop more effective and sustainable solutions, he said.
“This tragedy should act as a pivotal moment for reforming approaches to heavy vehicle safety. There can be no compromise when it comes to human lives, and safety must always be the top priority,” referring to the KM204 incident earlier this week that claimed seven lives.
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Ban tayar celup will solve majority of the problem no need waste money use this tech that feature. You wanna lobby gomen give you contract izit?
Ban retreading tyres no more shredded tyre carcass on the road. Dislodged wheel rolling off onto road then ban what?
Retread/regroove and tayar celup are 2 totally different thing.
Tayar celup is the one that spread carcass on the roads. Some heavy vehicle tire are regroovable but most are not hence majority choose tayar celup.
Tayar celup sub standard mungkin satu masalah Yang perlu disiasat. Penyalahgunaan grade tayar Dan tiada maintenance juga mungkin penyebab kejadian ini. Banyak kekurangan Yang perlu disiasat Dan penyelidikan. Real time monitoring boleh memberi data yg diperlukan
The entirety of NIOSH is a complete waste of money, has anyone ever attended their safety briefing? its a complete scam the amount they are charging to so call “educate” the masses on safety.
Business always emphasize max profit.
Fitting extra gadgets onto bus begets bus company will raise ticket price 3 folds
Nowadays, got subsidy only will do anything…
Niosh suruh2 tu ada kira kos tak? Akhirnya pengguna tanggung kos. Buat je manual. Mesin 2 timbang bukan kat highway jer… antara negeri pun kena yg ada projek2 pun lori hantu pun kena ada.
Rekod pemandu onroad & at reast pun kena ada limit. Kalu tipu atau tak buat kira salah.
Good suggestion. Tapi, kes kemalangan KM 204 disebabkan bas hilang kawalan semasa mengelak tayar lori tercabut. Tayar lori longgar dan tercabut mungkin disebabkan kegagalan penyelenggaraan rutin dan pemeriksaan harian pemandu pada hub, nut dan fitting tayar. Kat mana hubung kait kemalangan tu denga TPMS dan telematics?
Change new tyre everything perfect went in for inspection. after granted 6m renewable permit, change back to old tyre and continue to use. Worst is retread tyre that does not conform to certain required standard and overloaded vehicle.
How advance, also no point if mentality is like this.
Tyre fly out / explode can be rim failure/ insufficient air… Worn out suspension that caused uneven pressure on Tyre… it can be a lot of factor…