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Vehicle & Equipment Safety OverviewJohn M. SeamanInjury Prevention Specialist UC Santa Barbara
WHO IS THIS GUY?(.. and why should we listen to him?)NAME: John SeamanTEAM: UC Santa Barbara IRPPOSITION: Injury Prevention SpecialistSTATS: UndefeatedCERTIFICATIONS:Certified Safety CoordinatorNSC Forklift Operator TrainerGENIE Lift Aerial Work Platform TrainerSmith-System Advanced Driving TrainerBackhoe/Loader/Dump Truck OperatorIMSA Work Zone Safety Specialist
EXPERIENCE: 20+ YEARS
Whats On The Menu ?
Why We Need To Focus On These Two Areas Of ConcernFinancial Ramifications Available Programs & AidsSome Proven StrategiesTrainer Qualifications & SelectionOn-Line/Classroom vs. Hands-OnTodays Specials:
VEHICLE SAFETYThe UC Perspective
Why Focus On Vehicle Safety?TRAFFIC COLLISIONS ARE THE #1 CAUSE OF ON-THE-JOB FATALATIES IN THE U.S.
MOST VEHICLE COLLISIONS ARE PREVENTABLE.
CALIFORNIA DRIVERS RANKED 4TH WORST IN THE U.S.*
UC VEHICLES ARE Rolling Billboards.
*(GMAC Study)
Timing Is EverythingEVERY 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 NumbersTraffic Reality41,059Vehicle related fatalities2,491,000Vehicle associated injuries6,024,248Total vehicle collisions10,473,075Vehicles damaged $230.6 BillionDollars spent on collision related issues95% of vehicle collisions and fatalities are caused by Human Error USA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2007Other .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 To UC System $22,417,700.92* (7/1/03 3/31/09) *Average Cost Per Incident: $4,506.07
$12.69 Million FY 2006-2008
Where Does It Hurt?Workers Compensation BenefitsVehicle Repair/ReplacementProperty DamageLiability Claims & Settlements
Whats 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 thats equal to 4,000 or more collisions a day.
Top Five Driver Distractions The Survey Says: 1. Talking To Passengers 96%
2. Adjusting vehicle climate or controls 89%
3. Eating /Drinking 74%
4. Using A Cell Phone 51%
5. Tending To Children 41%
Johns Collision Theorem Urbanization + Congestion + Distractions are > Individual Defensive Driving SkillsCollisions Occur!When:
Common Collision CausesImproper BackingHit Stationary ObjectInattentionDistracted DrivingImproper SpeedTailgating
A Deadly TrioFatigueInexperienceImpairment*
Road Rage AngerFrustrationImpatienceThe many faces ofViolence
UC Vehicle Safety GoalsSave Lives !
Prevent Life-Altering Injuries
Improve Skill Level of Personnel Operating UC-Owned Vehicles
Save Money
Who Should Be Trained?Vanpool DriversBus/Shuttle DriversOccupational Drivers*Students Operating UC VehiclesDrivers Involved In Collisions Police
Training MethodsClassroom Lecture, PowerPoint, Video
Written Examination
Demonstration
Practical Application
Behind-The-Wheel Evaluation
On-Line*On-Line**
Current Training ProgramsP.A.C.E.Behavioral DrivingUC Santa BarbaraUC Los AngelesUC Santa CruzUC Merced UC Los AngelesComing Soon To A Campus Near You!
Common Components
Increasing The Space Around Your Vehicle
Increased Visibility
Provide More Time To Prepare or React
The FutureDEVELOPED BY: Driver & Vehicle Safety Work Group of the UC Risk Management Leadership Council
CONSISTS OF: (A) CORE training program requirements
(B) CORE PLUS modules aimed at specific vehicle types and operators
PROVIDES: System-wide standardized guidelines for Defensive Driver Training
UCSB Program ProfileProgram Selected: Smith-System Advanced Driver Training Program
Start Date: February 2007
Staffing: 2 Certified Instructors
Delivery Methods:Classroom & Behind-The-Wheel (4 Hours)
Training Materials: Instructor Guides Video Library Driver Guidebooks Drug & Alcohol and Road Rage Pamphlets
# Personnel Trained: 400+
Investment To Date: $12,000.00
UCSB 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 LineSaves Lives & Prevents Injuries
Protects Human & Financial Resources
Reduces Stress
Significantly Reduces Auto Liability CostsAn Effective Defensive Driver Training Program:
EQUIPMENT SAFETYArea of Focus:Specialized Equipment Operations
Why Focus On Specialized Equipment?
Higher Level of Risk To Operator & Co-Workers
Higher Level of Operator Skill Required for Safe Operation
Equipment Is Expensive To Repair or Replace
Types of Specialized Equipment Aerial Work PlatformsBucket TrucksForkliftsChainsawsBackhoe/LoaderDump Trucks
Aerial Work Platforms Key Training PointsRequired PPEPre-Use InspectionLevelingFall ProtectionTip Over HazardsElectrocution HazardsCollision HazardsCrush Hazards
Bucket Trucks Key Training PointsRequired PPEFall ProtectionRoad ProceduresSite InspectionsLevelingProper Set-UpElectrocution HazardsRescue Procedures
Forklifts Key Training PointsRequired PPEPre-Trip InspectionSeatbelt UsageSpeedNo RidersElevated Forks/LoadsLoad InspectionRoll/Tip-Over ProceduresFueling & Maintenance
Chainsaws Key Training PointsRequired PPEInspection & MaintenanceSafety PracticesCutting TechniquesKickback PreventionTransportation & StorageFirst-Aid
Backhoes/Loaders Key Training PointsRequired PPEROPSSeatbelt UsageRoad RulesUtilities/PipelinesSite MarkingHand/Flag SignalsLoading/Dumping
Dump Trucks Key Training PointsPre-Use InspectionMaintenanceStabilityDump Site InspectionLoading (Front To Back)DumpingAttachments
Lockout/Tagout Equipment & machinery must have energy-isolating devices capable of accepting a lockout device; failure to use complying equipment could result in an OSHA citation to the employer
Equipment Lockout/TagoutIgnitionOperating ControlsSteeringFuel/Battery
Release of Stored Energy
Top To Bottom PPE
The Minimum Requirements:Hard HatSafety Glasses/GogglesGlovesSafety Shoes
Mandatory (Task Related):Hi-Visibility VestFall Protection HarnessFall Arrest LanyardRespiratorHearing Protection
Types of Training
Initial/Certification Refresher Remedial Skill Maintenance New Equipment or Equipment Upgrade
The Trainers Triangle Initial/CertificationRefresher/RemedialSkill Maintenance INSTRUCTOBSERVECOACH
The Great Debate
After two weeks, we tendTo remember:
Documentation Legal Protection
Training Attendance Logs
Written Exams
Hands-On Evaluation Sheets
Posted List of Trained & Authorized Users
Learning Management System
Recognition
Identifies Trained Operators
Instills Pride & Professionalism
Trainer QualificationsExtensive Experience & Training with equipment being operatedCertified To Train - by a recognized training organizationA People-Oriented personalitySuperior Coaching SkillsPatienceSound JudgmentExcellent Salesmanship Skills
Final ThoughtsREMEMBER: How people train/practice is how they will behave in the field.Document Everything!Be SelectiveEnforce all safety rules in a consistent manner. (What you dont address, you condone!)
IF YOU CAN DO ALL THESE THINGS, YOU TOO CAN BECOME..
A Safety SUPERHEROLook, an opportunity to prevent injury & save money..lets roll!WHO
Crushes Risk & Protects Resources Using The Power Of:Training, Skill, & Safe BehaviorsUnnecessary RiskU CUCOuch!
QUESTIONS
SEE YOU LATER!!!HOLLYWOODNext Exit
USA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2007
Other .2%Bus .5%Light Truck 39.7%Motorcycle 1.2%Large Truck 3.9%Passenger Car 54.5%Proportion of Vehicles Involved in Traffic Collisions
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