A Safer 2011 On The Roads With Caution Workers Lightboards

Online, January 5, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Health and Safety Executive has repeatedly highlighted waste management as an industry with a high accident rate, and people who work alongside vehicles at the roadside are particularly vulnerable. In 2007, there was a fatal accident when a heavy goods vehicle collided with a caged litter vehicle, with a crew member working on the grass verge.

Gavin Thoday, Director, ISS said: "To prevent such tragic accidents it is important that vehicles working on highways, and especially those accompanied by pedestrian workers, are as visible as possible. Fitting a 'Caution Workers' lightboard to the rear and the front of the vehicle is an effective way to alert traffic coming from both directions that there are people working near a vehicle."

ISS design, manufacture and supply high intensity LED light boards that can be fitted internally or externally to refuse vehicles, caged vehicles, road sweepers and any vehicle where there are workers in close proximity. ISS have designed a new exterior ultra-rugged waterproof lightboard that is durable and robust in the most demanding conditions.

West Lindsey District Council is equipping its new fleet of Refuse Collection Vehicles with the full lighting package from ISS, including LED strobe lights and 'Caution Workers' lightboards fitted to both the front and rear end of the vehicles.

Kevin Johnson, Resources & Transport Manager, West Lindsey District Council: "The safety of our crews and the public is of the utmost importance to us. These boards and warning lights make our vehicles more visible, and help to protect our staff and members of the public. Ultimately our aim is to reduce the risk of accidents occuring."

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Media Contact: Clare Summers tel; 07771 524 596 or email [email protected]

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About ISS

Innovative Safety Systems Ltd was established to provide a one-stop shop for vehicle safety equipment supply, maintenance and service. ISS operates in a wide range of sectors including waste management, passenger transport, haulage and emergency services.

With over 30 years combined experience in the waste management, recycling and CCTV sectors, the team at ISS are experts in all areas of vehicle safety technology. ISS supplies the highest quality, most robust products available in the market place, and offers a nationwide repair and maintenance service including a two-hour call-out option.

For more information about ISS visit www.iss-international.co.uk or tel: 01455 55 72 74