CRASH SCENE INVESTIGATION
Graham Rankin of Strathclyde Police started the evenings presentations with an interesting and at times very detailed explanation of police crash scene investigation procedures.
During the course of the presentation the history and requirements of the Crash Investigation Unit were explained with supporting facts and figures. In Strathclyde, it was explained, there were 91 deaths on the road in 2005 alone, with the national figure around 3,500.
The presentation then covered the following topics
- 10 Year Plan
- Training
- European Legislation
- Specialised Equipment and Software
- Road Collisions Factors
This was followed by an interesting explanation of the study and investigations taken at the scene of accidents notably skid analysis. Tyre marks, road grinding, anti-lock braking, speed calculations and stages of collisions were explained in some detail.
Finally two case studies were discussed; Clyde tunnel 1999 and Hardgate Glasgow in 2003.
SIGN MANUFACTURE
Tony March and Trevor Wren from Rennicks the provided the assembled members with an insight into the processes and products involved in sign making.
In a presentation that proved to be interesting to everyone present whether involved in sign manufacture or purchasing, the presentation included the following topics
- Who are Rennicks
- Product Range
- Premium Products (Dew Tech)
- Future of Road Traffic Signing
- Changing Standards
- Sector Scheme 9a
- BS8408
During the presentation recent changes to Class 2 and Diamond Grade specifications were explained, and the extensive testing regime required to ensure sign reflectivity meets current standards.
