Important News (Jan 2012)
As you may be aware, the area of Fatigue Management within the Road Transport Sector is currently going through some changes. While it may appear on the surface that these changes are only minor (Victoria and South Australia), the impact on our computer program is significant. The program was originally designed to interpret fatigue regulation, as per policy from the various jurisdictions. The current rules used in Log Checker are more stringent than the regulators’ policy interpretation. If a breach in your hours is not raised in Log Checker 4, you can be confident that you have not committed a breach.
In highlighting these situations, there appears to be a degree of consistency in the new interpretation of the counting of hour’s policy. This delivers a degree of commonality; however there are still unique variations across jurisdictions.
The software platform on which Log Checker was designed is now superseded technology, and entering a time of diminished support from Microsoft. The ability to deliver support on this platform has increasing challenges.
We live in a world of instant communication - the introduction of 64 bit systems, improved communications, mobile phones and internet network coverage. These have all added a fresh layer of difficulty and opportunity. To build on these opportunities, a new improved software package is being developed to replace Log Checker 4, one that will use the Android platform (mobile phones) and the Web (Cloud). This development will deliver better outcomes for all users.
The original designers and owners of the Log Checker 4 program have decided to not be involved in the program from the 2/1/2012. This may sound drastic, however we understand that there are still customers using the software and we are instigating an interim arrangement for support. The program will still operate effectively using the older software package, on 32 bit computers.
In the near future a new program will be released by easynhvas Pty Ltd. The new program will utilise GPS, improved software applications and some of the new technologies mentioned above. This program will deliver all the current benefits of Log Checker. Advanced modules of the new program will deliver clear Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and reasonable steps defence outcomes.
The data entry screen for work activity will be a simple stop or start work option.
After initial loading of the program, (including individual details and settings), the driver will use a vehicle based mobile phone to enter their activity. It is planned that these details will be available to management. (In real time)
The new software will have the ability to store up to 28 days work activity on the phone, warn the drivers of any potential upcoming breaches and highlight the requirements for 7 hour breaks, night rest and 24 hour breaches.
Any purchaser or subscriber of the current Log Checker 4 program will be eligible for a 75% credit when migrating to the new program.
Contact details for easyfatiue are logchecker@easynhvas.com.au
