Romex World, a technology company specialising in workforce management solutions has developed a new Driver Distraction Prevention (DDP) application which can be installed on to employees’ telephones. This DDP application will cut-off and block all voice calls and lock the keypad to prevent any texting (or emailing) less than 1 minute after the start of a business journey. Employees will receive an announcement via their phone if there is missed message requiring them to stop in a safe place and take the message.
Romex phone in DDP mode
- Drivers using a mobile phone are nine times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident
- Up to one-third of all road accidents involve someone driving for business
For many companies the biggest problem is how to identify which drivers are putting themselves and the company at risk and how to measure the success (or failure) of efforts to reduce risk.
Through this software, companies can realise their work-related road safety policy and manage risk and compliance with changes in legislation simply and effectively. This system is implemented by simply sending the application onto the employee’s GPS enabled mobile phone. There is no need to install any hardware in any vehicles.
Reports can:
- Analyse speeding by comparing actual speed with the speed limit on the roads
- Monitor any fatigue, based on employees driving for too long without a break or driving on business after working for too long.
With an ever-increasing mobile workforce, Driver Distraction Prevention is a regular topic of discussion in the media, with solicitor Nick Freeman (‘Mr Loophole’ renowned for getting his clients off speeding charges) stating recently: “The law is woefully inadequate and punishment for texting whilst driving should be on a par with drink driving.” In May 2012, Coca Cola were fined more than $21 million when one of their employees was operating a company vehicle whilst on the phone and caused an accident.
For further information on Driver Distraction Prevention please visit
www.romexworld.com or call 0808 123 0 321 from UK.
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