Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Malaysia (Bosch AA) have launched their 'Heels & Wheels' Car and Road Safety workshop for women. This corporate social responsibility programme was initiated in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development together with the support of PROTON, Petron and Road Safety Department of Malaysia (JKJR). The workshop aimed to educate and
Showing posts with label road safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label road safety. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Bosch Launches ‘Heels & Wheels’ Car and Road Safety Workshop for Women with Emphasis on Car Maintenance Knowledge and the Importance of Child Safety Restraint Systems
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Malaysia (Bosch AA) have launched their 'Heels & Wheels' Car and Road Safety workshop for women. This corporate social responsibility programme was initiated in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development together with the support of PROTON, Petron and Road Safety Department of Malaysia (JKJR). The workshop aimed to educate and
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Perodua Tweckbot Free Mobile Inspection Service Continues This Merdeka Month - At the PLUS Rawang R&R Northbound 24 & 25 August 2019
Perodua has been busy during the recent Hari Raya Aidil Adha celebrations with their road safety Tweckbot complementary mobile vehicle inspection service. However, they are not stopping there as they are continuing its road safety push this Merdeka month with th 50 point Tweckbot inspection deployed at the northbound Rawang rest area on the PLUS Highway on the 24th and 25h of August 2019.
Monday, July 8, 2019
Perodua Hosts PERKESO's National 'Safe Driving to Workplace' Campaign 2019
Earlier today, Perodua hosted the launch of PERKESO’s National ‘Safe Driving to Workplace’ Campaign 2019. The event which was attended by Human Resources Minister YB M Kula Segaran, Chief Secretary to the Human Resources Ministry YBhg Dato’ Amir Omar, PERKESO Chief Executive YBhg Dato’ Sri Dr Mohammed Azman Dato’ Aziz Mohammed and Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer YBhg Dato’
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Experts Meet To Find Ways to Enhance Road Safety at the Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015
Deputy Transport Minister of Malaysia, YB Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi officially opening CARS2015
As the United Nations’ Decade of Action for Road Safety reaches its mid-point, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) gathered the region’s top experts to galvanise efforts to enhance road safety at the ASEAN Road Safety 2015 (CARS 2015).
The 4-day Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 (CARS 2015) is the first ever road safety event organised on a regional scale and saw the participation of more than 300 experts, comprising policy makers, scientists, researchers, practitioners, law enforcers, academicians and a wide range of public and private organisations from ASEAN region.
It was being held at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel from the 3rd to the 6th of November 2015.
PRESS RELEASE
CONFERENCE OF ASEAN ROAD SAFETY 2015
Top Experts Meet To Find Ways to Enhance Road Safety in ASEAN
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 NOVEMBER 2015: As the United Nations’ Decade of Action for
Road Safety reaches its mid-point, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research
(MIROS) gathered the region’s top experts to galvanise efforts to enhance road safety.
The 4-day Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 (CARS 2015) is the first ever road
safety event organised on a regional scale and saw the participation of more than 300
experts, comprising policy makers, scientists, researchers, practitioners, law enforcers,
academicians and a wide range of public and private organisations from ASEAN region.
Held at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel from 3rd to 6
“Road Safety: Addressing the Bottom Billions” to reflect the majority of the region’s
population who are in the middle and lower income categories. The conference decided
to focus on the middle and lower income groups as they are exposed to higher risks of
road trauma because many of them are motorcycle riders, while drivers are less likely to
be able to afford cars packed with safety features.
Recognising that road trauma has an incredible impact on the health and economic
growth of all nations, the United Nations announced 2011 to 2020 as the Decade of
Action for Road Safety with the aim of reducing the number of road accidents globally.
At the start of the decade in 2011, more than 75,000 people died in road crashes in
ASEAN countries and many more sustained long term injuries. In Malaysia, the Royal
Malaysian Police recorded 476,196 cases of road accidents in 2014, with 6,187
Appointed as the ASEAN Road Safety Centre in November 2014, MIROS is taking the
lead to enhance road safety in the region by gathering experts to exchange insights and
findings to improve road safety efforts further.
“While each country has their respective road safety enforcement, advocacy and
research agencies, we believe that by synergising our efforts and knowledge, we can
achieve better results. Efforts to improve road safety is no doubt a priority of all
governments, as traffic accidents can result in damages to vehicles, injuries and loss of
lives,” said Deputy Transport Minister of Malaysia, YB Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, who
officiated the opening of CARS 2015.
A total of 63 research papers were submitted and discussed at the conference. The
papers revolve around these topics: Road Safety Management, Sustainable
Infrastructure, Vehicle Safety, Road Users, Pre and Post-crash Trauma, Safety
Technology, and a special topic on Motorcycle Safety. At the end of CARS 2015, some
of the outstanding papers will be published in the Journal of Transportation Safety and
Security on “Road Safety in Developing Countries”.
“We will use CARS 2015 as a launch pad to establish a regional network of road safety
experts. This synergy will allow for continuous cooperation and alignment of road safety
efforts across the region,” said MIROS Director-General Professor Dr. Wong Shaw
About Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 (CARS2015)
The inaugural Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 (CARS2015) (was previously
branded as ARSC2015) aims to bring together policy makers, scientists, researchers,
practitioners, law enforcers, academicians and a wide range of public and private
organizations from the region, with an interest in the future of road safety. The
conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, the federal capital of Malaysia, on 3 - 6
November 2015. It will be a premier platform for bringing together the key players in
road safety within the Southeast Asia region as well as in the Asia Pacific region.
About Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS)
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) was established in 2007 as
an agency under the Ministry on Transport Malaysia (MOT) to serve as a central
repository of knowledge and information on road safety. The findings derived from
research and evidence-based intervention programmes provide the basis for the
formulation of new strategies, legislations, policies, and enforcement measures,
governing road safety at the national level. Principally engaged in research, MIROS
collaborates closely with local and international government agencies and private bodies
to further the cause of road safety, serving as a one-stop centre for the generation and
dissemination of road safety information and data.
About ASEAN Road Safety Centre
The proposal for ASEAN Road Safety Centre (ARSC) was presented on 14 May 2013 at
the 4th Meeting of ASEAN Multisector Road Safety Special Working Group (MRSSWG)
by MIROS. The Meeting noted that the proposed Centre will aim to provide knowledge
about the situation concerning road safety in ASEAN Member States which include
information on the following: traffic laws and regulations, road accident data, road
transport data, vehicle regulations concerning standard and inspections, driver training
and driver testing, traffic police activities, road safety training in schools, road safety
information/campaigns to the community.
Subsequently the 20th ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting (ATM) on 27 November
2014 in Mandalay, Myanmar welcomed the appointment of Malaysian Institute of Road
Safety Research (MIROS) as the ASEAN Regional Road Safety Centre. The aims of this
centre are to promote and provide knowledge on road safety issues among ASEAN
Member States.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Another baby dies in a car accident - Not secured in a Child Safety Seat is the reason - A bloody waste
This was taken from the Malay Tabloid Harian Metro (My comments and part translation would be below):
Bayi Maut Tercampak
Johor Bahru: Bayi perempuan sembilan bulan maut selepas tercampak dari Proton Exora dipandu bapanya yang terbabit dalam kemalangan tiga kenderaan di Kilometer 22, Lebuhraya PLUS arah selatan dekat Senai, di sini, pagi tadi.
Dalam kejadian 6 pagi itu, mangsa yang dipangku ibunya di bahagian tempat duduk penumpang depan tercampak keluar selepas kenderaan itu berlanggar dengan treler dan motosikal.
Ibu dan bapa bayi itu cedera.
Ketua Polis Daerah Kulaijaya Superintendan Razak Md Said berkata, siasatan awal mendapati pemandu Proton Exora gagal mengawal kenderaan sehingga masuk ke lorong kiri dan melanggar bahagian belakang treler.
"Akibat pelanggaran, kenderaan itu terbabas dan terbalik beberapa kali sebelum sebuah motosikal yang cuba mengelak melanggar kedua-dua kenderaan berkenaan.
"Siasatan dijalankan mengikut Seksyen 41 (1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987," katanya
Artikel ini disiarkan pada : Selasa, 5 Mei 2015 @ 1:58 PM
A nine month old baby girl died after being thrown out of a Proton Exora that was driven by her father. The Proton Exora was involved in a three car accident at kilometer 22 of the PLUS Highway southbound near Senai this morning.
In the 6.00am incident, the victim was held in her mother's arms in the front passenger seat and was ejected out after the vehicle colided into a trailer and a motorcycle. Both parents were injured.
Kulaijaya OCPD Supt Razak Md Said said that the initial investigation found that the driver of the Proton Exora failed to control his vehicle until it veered to the left lane and collided with the rear of the trailer.
As a result of the collision, the vehicle crashed and overturned a few times before a motorcycle, which was trying to avoid the two vehicles hit into both vehicles. The case is now investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Folks, this basically happpened just a few days after the incident involving the Perodua Myvis and the Pejero Sport. That accident casued the deaths of a husband and wife as well as their small baby. The main photo that you see around the internet showed their bodies strewn all over the tarmac. In that case involving the Pajero you can see from the photos (one of it is above) that all the curtain airbags deployed. If the parents were wearing seatbelts and their baby properly fastened in a car seat, the accident wouldn't have been viral.
Look folks. You cannot, cannot, cannot carry your baby in your arms. Adults must use the seatbelts. Babies and small children must be secured in proper child safety seats. Take a look at how secure one of these are above. You think your arms are locking mechanisms? You must be stupid if you think your arms are safe for your baby. In an accident the amount of forces exerted on your own body may be so extreme that your arms will automatically flail around on impact. Trust me. I know. I have been in a few accidents and track day mishaps over the years.
What is wrong with some of you people out there? Do you think nothing bad will befall you and your family? One has to take precaution when driving ALL THE TIME. Don't bloody be a statistic. Don't be stupid, stubborn or just plain retarded.
But if you want statistics to back up my statement, here are some courtesy of Volvo Trucks.
- Volvo Trucks Accident Research Team has examined more than 1,500 accidents around the world and their collection of data found that 90 percent of traffic accidents were caused by the human factor.
- Some of the most common reasons behind this human error include distraction, alcohol and speed.
- Meanwhile, not using seatbelt is a key contributor to fatalities
- According to a review by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and statistics from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), over 462,000 road accidents were recorded in 2014 with some 24,000 serious injuries and 6,674 deaths.
- This figure translates to one road accident every 40 seconds.
- MIROS and PDRM have estimated that the number of road accidents will continue to increase with fatalities surging up to 10,760 if measures are not taken to address this growing concern.
Note that Volvo Trucks found that not using the seatbelt is a key contributor to road accident deaths. What is so hard in buckling up? Don't come up with the stupid excuse that the safety belt is uncomfortable. What is so hard in investing in a child safety seat and that extra few minutes securing them within? Don't be bloody lazy for heaven's sake.
Wear your seatbelt whilst driving and make sure your children are also buckled up too.
For better understanding watch this and read what's written below - more facts for you to absorb:
http://wishtv.com/2014/09/15/car-seat-saves-babys-life-in-rollover-accident/
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY STATISTICS
Recent Statistics:
- In 2004, there were 495 passenger vehicle occupant fatalities among children under 5 years of age. Of those 495 fatalities, an estimated 173 (35 %) were totally unrestrained.
- Among children under 5 years old, an estimated 451 lives were saved in 2004 by child restraint use. Of these 451 lives saved, 413 were associated with the use of child safety seats and 38 with the use of adult belts.
- Child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers, ages 1-4.
- While 96 percent of parents and caregivers believe their child safety seats are installed correctly1, research shows that seven out of 10 children are improperly restrained.
- Using a booster seat is 60 percent safer for kids than being restrained by a seat belt alone.2 However, nearly 70 percent of drivers believe it is safe for children age eight or under to no longer be secured in a child safety seat or booster seat.3 Only 21 percent of children age four to eight are "at least on occasion" riding in a booster seat while traveling in a passenger vehicle.
- Children of all ages are safest when properly restrained in the back seat. Yet, six out of 10 drivers of children age 12 or under believe it is safe for children age 12 or under to sit in the front seat in front of a passenger air bag.4 And, more than one in 10 children under 80 pounds are completely unrestrained when riding in vehicles.
- Not using the right child safety seats for a child’s size and age;
- Not placing the child safety seat in the correct direction;
- Incorrect installation of the child safety seat in relation to the vehicle’s air bags;
- Incorrect installation and tightness of the child safety seat to the vehicle seat;
- Not securing or tightening the child safety seat’s harness and crotch straps;
- Improper use of locking clips for certain vehicle safety belts;
- Not making sure the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly across the child when using a booster seat; and
- Using a defective or broken child safety seat
Trucking News: Volvo Trucks Provides Platform for Truck Drivers to Raise Road Safety Issues
Mr Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director, Volvo Trucks, sharing the company’s ‘Zero Accidents’ vision and truck accident statistics at the Volvo Safety Forum.
Somehow this is good timing. The chaps at Volvo Trucks had recently organised a safety forum for companies and truck drivers to discuss and raise road safety issues. Volvo’s Sweden-based Accident Research Team had examined more than 1,500 accidents around the world and their collection of data found that 90% of traffic accidents were caused by the human factor.
Some of the most common reasons behind this human error include distraction, alcohol and speed. Meanwhile, not using seatbelt is a key contributor to fatalities.
Do read on for more information folks.
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Press Release
Volvo Trucks Provides Platform for Truck Drivers to Raise Road Safety Issues
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Shah Alam, 5 May 2015 – Concerned over the rising number of road accidents in Malaysia, Volvo Trucks recently organised a safety forum for companies and truck drivers to discuss and raise road safety issues, which also served as a reminder to all on the importance of maintaining good driving behaviour. Part of Volvo’s Globe Truckers initiative, the safety forum also acted as a platform for truck drivers to voice out the issues that affect their job.
Mr Mats Nilsson, Managing Director of Volvo Malaysia said, “We have heard of safety talks and discussions from various parties, so this time, we want to give voice to the group that is most affected by it and who can truly make a difference on the roads – the drivers.”
The forum kicked-off with a road safety presentation by Mr Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director, Volvo Trucks, who was visiting Malaysia for the first time from Sweden. An expert behind Volvo’s product safety development, Mr Almqvist shared on the company’s ‘Zero Accidents’ vision and truck accident statistics gathered from various accident investigation work done by Volvo’s Sweden-based Accident Research Team.
“Our Accident Research Team has examined more than 1,500 accidents around the world and our collection of data found that 90 percent of traffic accidents were caused by the human factor. Some of the most common reasons behind this human error include distraction, alcohol and speed. Meanwhile, not using seatbelt is a key contributor to fatalities”, shared Mr Almqvist.
He also added that text messaging with mobile phones while driving is a prevalent issue around the world. It increases the risk of an accident by 23 times and is one the main reasons that caused driver distraction.
Touching on the company’s ‘Zero Accidents’ vision, Mr Almqvist shared that it provides a distinct direction for all its product engineering and safety work, in all business operations and in all markets.
“Our vision of ‘Zero Accidents’ is a way of thinking, a mental image of an optimum future state. Ultimately, what is needed to make this achievable is a mindset and behaviour change among all road users”, said Mr Almqvist.
When invited to share their views, truck drivers Encik Abdul Latif, 53 years, of Konsortium Logistik Berhad and Mr Lim Teck Hock, 43 years, of Edaran Livia shared that it is particularly frustrating when drivers of smaller vehicles ignore the close presence of a truck and tried to squeeze through narrow corners or at traffic light junctions.
They said that when an accident happens, truck drivers often get the blame but in actual fact, they are unable to see the presence of another smaller vehicle if it is too close to the truck. They added that drivers of smaller vehicles have never driven or sat in a truck, thus they do not understand the challenges with regards to the visibility of a truck driver.
Both of them suggested that the authorities should help motorcyclists and car drivers understand the blind spots of a truck driver. They believe that education on this can be introduced, implemented and reinforced when people apply for a driving license.
Encik Azmi Mokhtar, 53 years, driver trainer at Swift Logistics Sdn Bhd on the other hand insisted that all drivers regardless of vehicle types and sizes need to understand and practice defensive driving as it will improve driver behaviour and result in a safer road environment for all.
Meanwhile, Mr Albert Chong, business owner and fleet operator said, “We should take up these road safety issues with the Transport Ministry in order to enforce a plan that will educate, instil awareness and empower the younger generation so that they do not take road safety for granted”.
He added that driving schools can play a part in not just providing driving lessons, but also teach a complete syllabus on good driving behaviour and elements of road safety. Mr Chong also agreed that truck drivers often get the blame when an accident happens and that this has affected his company’s vehicle insurance premium through the loss of no claim bonus (NCB).
Mr Almqvist shared the same sentiments when he said that sustainable cooperation between various stakeholders is highly essential if the country wants to achieve an accident-free environment for everyone’s benefit. “Results can only come from joint efforts so it is time for all of us to walk the talk and make our roads a safe place,” said Mr Almqvist.
According to him, in Sweden, newly licensed car drivers are required to sit in a truck in order for them to see and feel the difference. He stressed that it is important for drivers of small and large vehicles to understand and communicate with each other so that they can be kind to each other on the road.
Mr Almqvist also shared that during his two-day visit here, he had observed the driving behaviour of drivers and how he had counted the number of vehicles that did not use the indicator light when changing lanes. He advised drivers to not take things for granted and to adopt the habit of using the indicator light even if the roads behind are clear of any vehicles as this inculcates good driving behaviour.
According to the World Health Organisation, road traffic injuries are one of the leading causes of death, with fatalities surpassing 1.24 million per annum, globally. Closer to home, according to a review by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and statistics from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), over 462,000 road accidents were recorded in 2014 with some 24,000 serious injuries and 6,674 deaths. This figure translates to one road accident every 40 seconds. MIROS and PDRM have estimated that the number of road accidents will continue to increase with fatalities surging up to 10,760 if measures are not taken to address this growing concern.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Trucking News: A reminder on the importance of healthy drivers for safety and performance by Scania Credit
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Scania Trucks & Buses at Sepang
In tandem with the Scania Driver Competitions 2014/2015, Scania Credit, the official partner for the competition, has a reminder on driver heatlh. Here is a press release on the importance of driver health for the safety of all road users. I choose to publish this so that the message is passed onwards for all to read.
PRESS RELEASE
SCANIA CREDIT REITERATES IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY DRIVERS
FOR TOP PERFORMANCE
Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, 8 April – The Scania Driver Competitions 2014/2015 (SDC) has already successfully registered almost 1,000 entries from Malaysia and Singapore, with many more expected before the closing date at the end of July.
While striving to raise the level of professionalism in the industry, the competition is also a challenging test of the physical and mental skills that drivers must possess to carry out their jobs every day, whether it is transporting valuable cargo or people.
As the drivers are the single most important asset for Scania customers, Scania Credit Malaysia – an Official Partner of SDC 2014/2015 – also believes that drivers must always maintain their health and stay alert on the road so that they are able to face any situation and make quick decisions to ensure the safety of their cargo and vehicle, as well as those around them.
“Scania Credit’s financial solutions and insurance help to take the business of our customers further by acquiring the vehicles, but those investments are only optimised if they are operated by healthy and conscientious drivers who take good care of their vehicles by driving safely and avoiding unnecessary risks,” said Manager for Scania Credit Malaysia, Milan Yang.
One way for drivers to stay healthy, reduce fatigue and remain alert while on the road is to eat regular, proper and balanced meals that include carbohydrates, vegetables and proteins, as well as plan regular breaks and rest when necessary.
