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Find the right safety system for your refuse and waste vehicle or fleet

Refuse vehicles and waste trucks are typically large and heavy, making them less maneuverable compared to regular passenger vehicles, weight can result in longer stopping distances and difficulty navigating through narrow residential streets, crowded junctions, and pedestrian-heavy areas.

Due to the design of these vehicles, drivers have limited visibility around the truck, especially on the sides and rear. Workers, pedestrians and cyclists may inadvertently find themselves in blind spots, making them vulnerable to accidents and collisions when the driver is unaware of their presence.

Brigade’s commercial vehicle and plant safety systems are suitable for most waste and refuse vehicles. These safety systems include front and rear-view cameras360° camerasside cameras, in-cab monitorsultrasonic sensors, Backsense®detection​, bbs-tek® backup alarms and mobile digital recorders.

Safety System Recommendations

To help you to select the correct devices, we have made recommendations for each vehicle and plant equipment.

Problems within the refuse and waste industry

While refuse collection is an essential service, operating garbage trucks and waste vehicles in urban areas can cause problems, such as:

Receiving complaints about noisy reversing alarms

Damage being made to parked vehicles

Collisions happening with people, cyclists and objects

Reversing incidents due to the rear blind spot

Receiving false accusations of damage to vehicles or property

To address these risks, it is vital for cities, towns, councils and waste management companies to implement safety measures. Fitting our advanced safety technology to waste and refuse trucks will support drivers with maneuvering their vehicles safely and help them to avoid collisions with people and objects. Overall, our systems will enhance the safety of the communities in which waste and refuse vehicles operate by preventing injuries and deaths.
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Explore our range of

Safety Solutions for Refuse & Waste

Backeye®360 Camera Monitor System

Intelligent camera monitor system offering the driver a ‘birds-eye’ surround view of the vehicle in one image.

Camera Monitor Systems

Brigade’s camera monitor systems enable drivers and operators to maneuver and drive safely.

Artificial Intelligence

Learn more about our AI products, including the 360-degree detection system, the pedestrian warning system and more.

Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection

Alerts the driver to moving or stationary obstacles close by via an in-cab warning. Optional external speaking alarm.

Backup and Warning Alarms

Instantly locatable and directional sound. Alarms are only heard in the danger zone, therefore eliminating noise nuisance.

Backsense® Radar Detection

Backsense® heavy-duty radar proximity sensor systems are designed to detect objects in blind spots, significantly reducing incidents. Sensors are available in fixed detection range models and fully programmable models allowing bespoke detection areas and the ability to calibrate-out fixed objects or bodywork.

Radar Predict

Using AI technology, the single dual-radar analyzes data such as the speed and direction of both the vehicle and the cyclist. By differentiating between static and moving objects, the Radar Predict algorithm alerts the driver when an impact with a cyclist is likely.

Mobile Digital Recording

Our MDR range of digital video recorders offers high-quality recording functionality so that you can rest assured that you and your drivers are protected.

How Brigade’s products will benefit your operation

  • Providing drivers with all round vehicle visibility for a safer and more efficient operation
  • Minimising incidents and therefore lessening vehicle downtime
  • Lowering insurance premiums
  • Meeting health and safety requirements
  • Strengthening your company’s reputation
  • Providing compliance with multiple country-specific regulations, including ISO, UN, AETR, and DVS
  • Giving peace of mind to management and workers
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How Brigade Can Help

Brigade Electronics has a range of products to help operators in the waste and refuse industry.

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