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This. I remember having a lively debate at a company "safety moment" over this. All of the managers thought this was a great idea, while a small but vocal conti
by S_A_P 8y ago
This. I remember having a lively debate at a company "safety moment" over this. All of the managers thought this was a great idea, while a small but vocal contingent of snarky developers argued this was complete nonsense designed to make everyone feel good about being "safe". Sure, its something that you can do to increase visibility, but it lures you into a false sense of security and takes you out of the habit of looking and turning your head. that is not good.
When you are piloting a multi ton hunk of steel and flammables, you should take care to look around you and be aware of everything and everyone around you. This cannot be done with Mirrors, cameras and sensors alone. Use your eyes, and turn your head. Ive a really good friend that was crushed by a car that didn't see him in the "blind spot". He had just purchased his dream bicycle, was out putting in road work, and a car swerved and smashed him between a concrete embankment and the car. 3 years later, he walks with a cane, has a replacement hip, knee and sets off any metal detector to its maximum reading. Please look around for everyone.