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Attitude, Distraction, Disaster!

Learn essential safety procedures for crossing railroads & maintaining mental focus while driving a school bus. Includes handling disasters, emergencies, and media interactions.

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Attitude, Distraction, Disaster!

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  1. Attitude, Distraction, Disaster! OPTA South Willamette Valley Chapter Winter Workshop 2009

  2. School Bus vs. Train Who Wins?

  3. Railroad Crossings • Greatest driving hazard in terms of mass casualties. • Crossing procedures: • Silence students & equipment (heaters, radio) • Check traffic control devices • Stop no CLOSER than 15 feet from nearest rail and no FARTHER than 50 feet from the nearest rail • Open service door and driver’s window – LOOK & LISTEN! • When you are 100% sure no train is approaching, shift into gear that will carry you across the tracks without hesitation. LOOK & LISTEN a second time, close door and proceed quickly and smoothly across the tracks. Manually shifting gears while on the tracks is illegal. • Multi-track crossings: • Make certain a train is not approaching on any of the tracks before you cross • After a train passes, wait until ALL other tracks become visible before crossing. A second train could be coming from the opposite direction. • Local Policy

  4. Railroad Crossings • Flagman at crossing • Follow directions after making your safety stop • Student Stops • Students should never be loaded or unloaded while you are stopped at a railroad crossing • Show video – Operation Lifesaver (16 min. 45 sec.) • Optional – show entire Operation Lifesaver video (30 min. 02 sec.)

  5. Getting/Maintaining Your Mental Focus • You must be “Spot-On” when you step behind the steering wheel of the bus • Have a clear head • Be rested and free from fatigue • Leave personal matters at home • Be free from the effects of drugs, medication, or alcohol • Cannot consume while on duty or within 8 hours before going on duty to operate a pupil transporting vehicle • Local Policy • Show video – Getting/Maintaining Your Mental Focus (44 min. 10 sec.)

  6. Train/School Bus Disaster • Show video – Mock Train/Bus Disaster (17 min. 24 sec.) • Local Policy • Student Training • Emergencies • Evacuations • First Aid Objectives

  7. Handling The Media • Local Policy • Who is spokesperson? • What if you get cornered by the media? • Do’s and Don’ts if you do get cornered • Show video – Handling The Media (21 min. 15 sec.)

  8. The Aftermath Of Crisis • Driver’s emotions • Decompression • Talk with others • Supervisor • Friends • Family • Seek help if needed • Show video – Aftermath Of Crisis (17 min. 11 sec.)

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