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Driving Vehicle Safety Overview Transport
What’s On The Menu ?
• Why We Need To Focus On vehicle safety ?• Financial • Available Programs & Aids• Some Proven Strategies• Training Qualifications & Selection
Today’s Specials:
VEHICLE SAFETY
The Perspective
Why Focus On Vehicle Safety?
• TRAFFIC COLLISIONS ARE THE #1 CAUSE OF ON-THE-JOB FATALATIES IN THE K.S.A
• MOST VEHICLE COLLISIONS ARE PREVENTABLE.
• K.S.A. DRIVERS RANKED 4TH WORST IN THE GCC
• Heavy VEHICLES ARE “Rolling Billboards”.
*(GMAC Study)
Timing Is Everything…• EVERY 12
MINUTES- someone dies in a motor
vehicle crash
• EVERY 10 SECONDS-
a collision-related injury occurs
• EVERY 5 SECONDS- a vehicle collision occurs
Source: OSHA/NHTSA/NETS “Guidelines for Employers To Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes”
Some Noteworthy Numbers
Traffic Reality41,059Vehicle related fatalities
2,491,000Vehicle associated injuries
6,024,248Total vehicle collisions
10,473,075Vehicles damaged
$230.6 BillionDollars spent on collision related issues
95% of vehicle collisions and fatalities are caused by Human Error
KSA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2012
Other .2%
Passenger Car 54.5%
Light Truck 39.7%
Large Truck 3.9%
Motorcycle 1.2%
Bus .5%
Proportion of Vehicles Involved in Traffic Collisions
Financial Impact problems
$22,417,700.92* (7/1/11 – 3/31/12) *Average Cost Per Incident: $4,506.07
$12.69 Million FY 2011-2012
Where Does It Hurt?
• Workers Compensation Benefits
• Vehicle Repair/Replacement
• Property Damage• Liability Claims &
Settlements
What’s Driving These Statistics?
Increasing Urbanization
Increasing Congestion
Poor Defensive Driving Skills
Most drivers have not received any defensive driver training since high school.
Increasing Distractions
Distracted driving is estimated to be a factor in 25-30% of all vehicle collisions – that’s equal to 4,000 or more collisions a day.
Top Five Driver Distractions
The Survey Says: 1. Talking To OTHERS
36% 2. Adjusting vehicle climate or controls
08% 3. Eating /Drinking
04% 4. Using A Cell Phone
51% 5. Tending To Children
01%
John’s Collision Theorem
Urbanization + Congestion + Distractions are > Individual Defensive Driving Skills
Collisions Occur!
When:
Common Collision Causes
• Improper Backing• Hit Stationary
Object• Inattention• Distracted Driving• Improper Speed• Tailgating
A Deadly Trio
Fatigue
Inexperience Impairment*
Road
Rage
Anger
FrustrationImpatience
The many faces of
Violence
MLS Vehicle Safety Goals
• Save Lives !• Prevent Life-Altering Injuries• Improve Skill Level of
Personnel Operating UC-Owned Vehicles
• Save Money
Who Should Be Trained?
• Van SALES Drivers• TRUCK Drivers• Occupational Drivers*• Heavy Vehicles • Drivers Involved In
Collisions • Stress employees
Drivers Training Methods• Classroom – Lecture,
PowerPoint, Video• Written Examination• Demonstration• Practical Application• Behind-The-Wheel
Evaluation
• On-Line*
On-Line**
Current Training Programs
P.A.C.E.Behavioral Driving
R.V. MUTHUSAMY MLS - JCW
Coming Soon To A Campus Near You!
Common Components
• Increasing The Space Around Your Vehicle
• Increased Visibility• Provide More Time
To Prepare or React
The Future• DEVELOPED BY: Driver & Vehicle Safety Work Group of the Health ,Safety &
Environmental Risk Management
• CONSISTS OF: (A) CORE training program requirements
(B) CORE PLUS modules aimed at specific vehicle types and operators
• PROVIDES: MLS- HSE System-wide standardized guidelines for Defensive Driver
Training
SAFETY Program Results
28% Reduction in the number of Vehicle Accidents
56% Reduction in the costs of Vehicle Accidents
ROI of $25.00 per $1.00 spent
The Bottom Line
• Saves Lives & Prevents Injuries
• Protects Human & Financial Resources
• Reduces Stress• Significantly Reduces Auto
Liability Costs
An Effective Defensive Driver Training Program:
Why Focus On Specialized Drivers?
• Higher Level of Risk To logistics Operation & Drivers
• Higher Level of Operation Skill Required for Safe Operation of logistics
• Vehicle Is Expensive To Repair or Replace
• No replacement for ………?
Aerial Work Platforms
Key Training Points• Required PPE• Pre-Use Inspection• Leveling• Fall Protection• Tip Over Hazards• Electrocution Hazards• Collision Hazards• Crush Hazards
Bucket Trucks
Key Training Points• Required PPE• Fall Protection• Road Procedures• Site Inspections• Leveling• Proper Set-Up• Electrocution Hazards• Rescue Procedures
Forklifts
Key Training Points• Required PPE• Pre-Trip Inspection• Seatbelt Usage• Speed• No Riders• Elevated Forks/Loads• Load Inspection• Roll/Tip-Over Procedures• Fueling & Maintenance
Backhoes/Loaders Key Training Points• Required PPE• ROPS• Seatbelt Usage• Road Rules• Utilities/keys• Site Marking• Hand/Flag Signals• Loading/Dumping helpers
Trucks MAINTENANCE Key Training Points• Pre-Use Inspection• Maintenance• Stability• Dump Site Inspection• Loading (Front To Back)• Dumping• Attachments
Equipment Lockout/Tagout• Ignition• Operating Controls• Steering• Fuel/Battery • Any other ignition
is on ……
Types of Training
• Avoid accidents initial training.
• Stress control Remedial • Skill Maintenance • New Equipment or
Equipment Upgrade
The Trainer’s Triangle
Initial/Certification
Refre
sher
/Rem
edialSkill Maintenance
INSTRUCT
OBSERVECOACH
The Great Debate
After two weeks, we tendTo remember:
TRAINING Documentation Legal Protection • Training Attendance Logs
• Written Exams
• “Hands-On” Evaluation Sheets
• Posted List of “Trained & Authorized” Users
• Learning Management System
DRIVERS Recognition
• Identifies Trained Operators
• Instills Pride & Professionalism
SAFETY Trainer Qualifications• Extensive Experience & Training
with equipment being operated• Certified To Train - by a recognized
training organization• A “People-Oriented” personality• Superior Coaching Skills• Patience• Sound Judgment• Excellent Salesmanship Skills
Final Thoughts• REMEMBER: How people train/practice is how they
will behave in the field.• Document Everything!• Be Selective…• Enforce all safety rules in a consistent manner.
(What you don’t address, you condone!)
IF YOU CAN DO ALL THESE THINGS, YOU TOO CAN BECOME…..
A Safety SUPERHERO
Look, an opportunity to prevent injury & save
money…..let’s roll!
WHO………?
Crushes Risk & Protects Resources Using The Power Of:
Training, Skill, & Safe Behaviors
Unnecessary Risk
U C UC
Ouch!
SEE YOU LATER!!!
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KSA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2012
Other .2% Bus .5%
Light Truck 39.7%
Motorcycle 1.2%Large Truck 33.9%
Passenger Car 24.5%
Proportion of Vehicles Involved in Traffic Collisions
QUESTIONS