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2011 Summer Safety. 2009 vs. 2010 Summertime Injuries. Total summertime injures 2009 - 59 2010 - 50 (15% reduction) . Ergonomic-related injuries continue to be our biggest opportunity for improvement. What can we do to prevent injuries?.
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2009 vs. 2010 Summertime Injuries Total summertime injures 2009 - 59 2010 - 50 (15% reduction) Ergonomic-related injuries continue to be our biggest opportunity for improvement
What can we do to prevent injuries? • Recognize and eliminate bad body postures and positions • Use assist devices • Pull straps / Slides • Oven / All Dolly • Lift Tables • Ask for a 2nd Tech • Stretch before and during a repair • Apply 7 Hazard Recognition Techniques 50% of injuries were NOT related to repairing appliances… easily prevented • Apply Smith System 5 Keys of defensive driving
Motor Vehicle Safety June-August 2009 7,196,190 miles 55 Total Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA’s) 17 At fault MVA’s Total MVA rate per 100,000 miles: 0.76 At Fault rate per 100,000 miles: 0.24 June-August 2010 6,795,656 miles 55 Total Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA’s) 25 At fault MVA’s Total MVA rate per 100,000 miles: 0.81 At Fault rate per 100,000 miles: 0.37 2009 vs. 2010 6% INCREASE in Total MVA’s 35% INCREASE in At-fault MVA Rate We need to remember that At-Fault MVA’s are preventable when the 5 keys of the Smith System are applied and we are driving defensively.
How to prevent MVA’s… • Maintain a 4 second space cushion • Increase space cushion 2 seconds for each additional hazard (rain, fog, or heavy traffic) • Be aware at intersections • Look before proceeding • Stopping distance (don’t ride their bumper) • Give vehicle in front a head start • Avoid driving distractions • Use hands-free device • Laptop required to be closed while vehicle is in motion
Distracted Driving Statistics Daily • 3 million MVA's reported are due to distracted driving • 4,000 to 8,000 MVA's related to distracted driving occur • 6,000 people died in an MVA in 2008 • Cell phone while driving:2,600 deaths and 12,000 injuries, with a financial toll of $43 billion each year • “Multi-tasking” while driving causes serious distractions • Eating, drinking, applying makeup, radio, etc • Eliminate distractions and prevent MVA’s • Apply the 5 Smith System® Keys: • Aim High®; • Get the Big Picture®; • Keep Your Eyes Moving®; • Make Sure They See You®; • and Leave Yourself An Out®
Distracted Driving Videos • Car and Driver (3 Minutes): [Click on link below] • http://youtu.be/fbiHwGBsRr0 • NBC Story on UK PSA on Distracted driving (6 Minutes): [Click on link below] • http://youtu.be/vOTbAbKoL28
Hazards / Items to look for.. Summer Driving Watch for… • Motorcycles, scooters, bicycles- check your rear view mirrors periodically. They are easy to miss in your blind spots. Remember to utilize Smith Driving Techniques and Scan the road • Be sure to check your wiper blades, tires, lights, and mirrors. Poor maintenance could lead to an accident • Contact GE Fleet to get all chipped windshields repaired in a timely fashion. • Proper tire inflation improves mileage and saves gas • Don’t carry unnecessary parts in your service van. It increases weight and reduces mileage • To improve gas mileage, decrease your rapid acceleration and braking. This will provide the necessary cushion we learn about in Smith driving as well conserve gas.
Other Summertime Hazards / Items to look for.. Children With nice weather around the corner, children will be outside at play To avoid an accident remember to.. • Circle your van before leaving a customers house. A child could be playing behind the van • Watch for toys left around the house (floors, stairs, etc.) to avoid the slip, trip and fall hazard • Schools are out so be alert and watch for children crossing and playing in the street • Children are curious. Be sure they are out of your way when performing repairs
Summary • Think Safety and stay hydrated • Use good Ergonomic techniques • Don’t drive distracted • Watch out for children and motorcycles • Be on the lookout for Slip, Trip, and Fall hazards Think. . . Plan. . . Prevent. . .