Almost half of worker fatalities in waste and recycling over the latest five-year period involved someone being struck by a moving vehicle, ten times the average across all industries.
Large specialist vehicles operate within metres of collection crews, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users, so when a driver cannot see a developing risk, the consequences can be devastating. Cameras that only record what has already happened are not enough. Drivers need full visibility around the vehicle, intelligent warnings as danger develops, and the information to act before a risk becomes an incident.
CameraMatics gives drivers an intelligent second set of eyes and ears. By bringing AI-powered video, vehicle intelligence and real-time safety alerts into one connected platform, it helps waste and recycling fleets prevent incidents, protect people and keep essential services moving.
- Flexible 360° coverage gives a clearer view around refuse collection vehicles, skip and hook loaders, road sweepers and other specialist assets.
- AI-powered technology identifies vulnerable road users and co-workers entering high-risk areas around the vehicle, alerting drivers in real time to hazards they cannot see or anticipate.
- In-cab driver-assistance adds a further layer of protection, with forward-collision, fatigue and distraction alerts that give drivers time to respond while it still makes a difference.
- When an incident cannot be avoided, secure footage and vehicle data show exactly what happened, helping operators investigate quickly, challenge fraudulent claims, protect drivers from false allegations and resolve legitimate claims faster.
The result is more than better visibility. It is stronger protection for drivers, crews and the public, better control of fleet risk, and greater confidence that essential waste and recycling services are delivered safely and efficiently.
Attending the Resource & Waste Management Expo?
See the technology live at RWM, stand CT-H320, on a fully equipped Panda Recycling vehicle, part of Panda's rollout of CameraMatics as a safety standard across Ireland and the UK. We will also show what happens after an incident: how footage and vehicle data are captured, accessed and used to establish what happened, protect drivers and resolve claims faster.
To reserve a demonstration or just have a chat,
reach out to
Ryan Wilby |
Alternatively, watch our short demonstration to see how CameraMatics helps fleets prevent incidents, protect people and improve performance.
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About ESS Expo: Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) is the UK's largest cross-sector environmental event, taking place annually at the NEC Birmingham. ESS Expo 2026 runs 16-17 September and unites seven co-located industry shows spanning resource, waste management, recycling, water management, air quality, sustainable engineering, decarbonisation, land remediation, circular economy, net zero, energy from waste, and geotechnical engineering. Register free at ess-expo.co.uk.
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