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Vehicle & Equipment Safety Overview

Vehicle & Equipment Safety Overview. John M. Seaman Injury Prevention Specialist UC Santa Barbara. WHO IS THIS GUY? (….. and why should we listen to him?). NAME: John Seaman TEAM: UC Santa Barbara IRP POSITION: Injury Prevention Specialist STATS: Undefeated

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Vehicle & Equipment Safety Overview

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  1. Vehicle & Equipment Safety Overview John M. Seaman Injury Prevention Specialist UC Santa Barbara

  2. WHO IS THIS GUY?(….. and why should we listen to him?) NAME:John Seaman TEAM:UC Santa Barbara IRP POSITION: Injury Prevention Specialist STATS:Undefeated CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Safety Coordinator NSC Forklift Operator Trainer GENIE Lift Aerial Work Platform Trainer Smith-System Advanced Driving Trainer Backhoe/Loader/Dump Truck Operator IMSA Work Zone Safety Specialist EXPERIENCE: 20+ YEARS

  3. What’s On The Menu ? Today’s Specials: • Why We Need To Focus On These Two Areas Of Concern • Financial Ramifications • Available Programs & Aids • Some Proven Strategies • Trainer Qualifications & Selection • “On-Line”/Classroom vs. “Hands-On”

  4. VEHICLE SAFETY The UC Perspective

  5. Why Focus On Vehicle Safety? • TRAFFIC COLLISIONS ARE THE #1CAUSE 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)

  6. 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”

  7. Some Noteworthy Numbers Traffic Reality USA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2007 41,059 Vehicle related fatalities Other .2% 2,491,000 Vehicle associated injuries Bus .5% Light Truck 39.7% 6,024,248 Total vehicle collisions Passenger Car 54.5% 10,473,075 Vehicles damaged Large Truck 3.9% Motorcycle 1.2% $230.6 Billion Dollars spent on collision related issues Proportion of Vehicles Involved in Traffic Collisions 95% of vehicle collisions and fatalities are caused by Human Error

  8. 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

  9. Where Does It Hurt? • Workers Compensation Benefits • Vehicle Repair/Replacement • Property Damage • Liability Claims & Settlements

  10. What’s Driving These Statistics?

  11. Increasing Urbanization

  12. Increasing Congestion

  13. Poor Defensive Driving Skills Most drivers have not received any defensive driver training since high school.

  14. 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.

  15. 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%

  16. John’s Collision Theorem When: Urbanization + Congestion + Distractions are>Individual Defensive Driving Skills Collisions Occur!

  17. Common Collision Causes • Improper Backing • Hit Stationary Object • Inattention • Distracted Driving • Improper Speed • Tailgating

  18. A Deadly Trio Fatigue Inexperience Impairment*

  19. Anger Impatience Frustration Violence The many faces of Road Rage

  20. UC Vehicle Safety Goals • Save Lives! • Prevent Life-Altering Injuries • Improve Skill Level of Personnel Operating UC-Owned Vehicles • Save Money

  21. Who Should Be Trained? • Vanpool Drivers • Bus/Shuttle Drivers • Occupational Drivers* • Students Operating UC Vehicles • Drivers Involved In Collisions • Police

  22. Training Methods • Classroom – Lecture, PowerPoint, Video • Written Examination • Demonstration • Practical Application • Behind-The-Wheel Evaluation • On-Line* On-Line**

  23. Current Training Programs UC Los Angeles UC Santa Barbara UC Los Angeles UC Santa Cruz UC Merced P.A.C.E. Behavioral Driving Coming Soon To A Campus Near You!

  24. Common Components • Increasing The Space Around Your Vehicle • Increased Visibility • Provide More Time To Prepare or React

  25. The Future • DEVELOPED 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

  26. UCSB Program Profile Program 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

  27. UCSB Program Results • 28% Reductionin the number of Vehicle Accidents • 56% Reduction in the costs of Vehicle Accidents ROI of $25.00per $1.00 spent

  28. The Bottom Line An Effective Defensive Driver Training Program: • Saves Lives & Prevents Injuries • Protects Human & Financial Resources • Reduces Stress • Significantly Reduces Auto Liability Costs

  29. EQUIPMENT SAFETY Area of Focus: Specialized Equipment Operations

  30. 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

  31. Types of Specialized Equipment Aerial Work Platforms Backhoe/Loader Forklifts Bucket Trucks Dump Trucks Chainsaws

  32. Aerial Work Platforms Key Training Points • Required PPE • Pre-Use Inspection • Leveling • Fall Protection • Tip Over Hazards • Electrocution Hazards • Collision Hazards • Crush Hazards

  33. Bucket Trucks Key Training Points • Required PPE • Fall Protection • Road Procedures • Site Inspections • Leveling • Proper Set-Up • Electrocution Hazards • Rescue Procedures

  34. 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

  35. Chainsaws Key Training Points • Required PPE • Inspection & Maintenance • Safety Practices • Cutting Techniques • Kickback Prevention • Transportation & Storage • First-Aid

  36. Backhoes/Loaders Key Training Points • Required PPE • ROPS • Seatbelt Usage • Road Rules • Utilities/Pipelines • Site Marking • Hand/Flag Signals • Loading/Dumping

  37. Dump Trucks Key Training Points • Pre-Use Inspection • Maintenance • Stability • Dump Site Inspection • Loading (Front To Back) • Dumping • Attachments

  38. 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

  39. Equipment Lockout/Tagout • Ignition • Operating Controls • Steering • Fuel/Battery

  40. Release of Stored Energy

  41. Top To Bottom PPE The Minimum Requirements: • Hard Hat • Safety Glasses/Goggles • Gloves • Safety Shoes Mandatory (Task Related): • Hi-Visibility Vest • Fall Protection Harness • Fall Arrest Lanyard • Respirator • Hearing Protection

  42. Types of Training • Initial/Certification • Refresher • Remedial • Skill Maintenance • New Equipment or Equipment Upgrade

  43. The Trainer’s Triangle INSTRUCT Initial/Certification Refresher/Remedial COACH OBSERVE Skill Maintenance

  44. The Great Debate After two weeks, we tend To remember:

  45. Documentation Legal Protection • Training Attendance Logs • Written Exams • “Hands-On” Evaluation Sheets • Posted List of “Trained &Authorized” Users • Learning Management System

  46. Recognition • Identifies Trained Operators • Instills Pride & Professionalism

  47. Trainer Qualifications • Extensive Experience & Trainingwith equipment being operated • Certified To Train - by a recognized training organization • A “People-Oriented” personality • Superior CoachingSkills • Patience • Sound Judgment • Excellent Salesmanship Skills

  48. 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…..

  49. A Safety SUPERHERO Look, an opportunity to prevent injury & save money…..let’s roll! WHO…

  50. Crushes Risk & Protects Resources Using The Power Of:Training, Skill, & Safe Behaviors UC U C Ouch! Unnecessary Risk

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