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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