Posted By Roger North I am a safety rep'. My employer runs a large fleet of emergency response vehicles, some of which have been fitted with mobile data terminals (MDT's). These devices give access to various computer systems, including Computer Aided Despatch, text messaging, maps, and location / tracking. The MDT display screens act as touch controls for the system. Screens are installed so that the driver can both see the screen and operate the controls. The screen is fixed in place and cannot be adjusted. The most serious risk is clearly accident caused by driver distraction. Lesser risks include those arising from ergonomic factors. I am aware of INDG382, the ORSA website, Construction and Use regulations, the Highway Code, the DSE regulations, EC guidance, and of Police primacy in this area. Please can anyone point me in the direction of further information on MDT risk management, or of practical examples from the UK or elsewhere in the world? Thanks. Roger

Posted By Martin Gray Just an update one of my officers has been doing a bit of research for me and the fitment can only be used for navigational purposes, aparently there is a stated case which I will endevour to find and forward to you Roger. Martin