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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 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 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
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”
VEHICLE SAFETY The UC Perspective
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)
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”
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
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 Benefits • Vehicle Repair/Replacement • Property Damage • Liability Claims & Settlements
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 – that’s 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%
John’s Collision Theorem When: Urbanization + Congestion + Distractions are>Individual Defensive Driving Skills Collisions Occur!
Common Collision Causes • Improper Backing • Hit Stationary Object • Inattention • Distracted Driving • Improper Speed • Tailgating
A Deadly Trio Fatigue Inexperience Impairment*
Anger Impatience Frustration Violence The many faces of Road Rage
UC Vehicle Safety Goals • Save Lives! • Prevent Life-Altering Injuries • Improve Skill Level of Personnel Operating UC-Owned Vehicles • Save Money
Who Should Be Trained? • Vanpool Drivers • Bus/Shuttle Drivers • Occupational Drivers* • Students Operating UC Vehicles • Drivers Involved In Collisions • Police
Training Methods • Classroom – Lecture, PowerPoint, Video • Written Examination • Demonstration • Practical Application • Behind-The-Wheel Evaluation • On-Line* On-Line**
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!
Common Components • Increasing The Space Around Your Vehicle • Increased Visibility • Provide More Time To Prepare or React
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
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
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
The Bottom Line An Effective Defensive Driver Training Program: • Saves Lives & Prevents Injuries • Protects Human & Financial Resources • Reduces Stress • Significantly Reduces Auto Liability Costs
EQUIPMENT SAFETY Area 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 Platforms Backhoe/Loader Forklifts Bucket Trucks Dump Trucks Chainsaws
Aerial Work Platforms Key Training Points • Required PPE • Pre-Use Inspection • Leveling • Fall Protection • Tip Over Hazards • Electrocution Hazards • Collision Hazards • Crush Hazards
Bucket Trucks Key Training Points • Required PPE • Fall Protection • Road Procedures • Site Inspections • Leveling • Proper Set-Up • Electrocution Hazards • Rescue Procedures
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
Chainsaws Key Training Points • Required PPE • Inspection & Maintenance • Safety Practices • Cutting Techniques • Kickback Prevention • Transportation & Storage • First-Aid
Backhoes/Loaders Key Training Points • Required PPE • ROPS • Seatbelt Usage • Road Rules • Utilities/Pipelines • Site Marking • Hand/Flag Signals • Loading/Dumping
Dump Trucks Key Training Points • Pre-Use Inspection • Maintenance • Stability • Dump Site Inspection • Loading (Front To Back) • Dumping • Attachments
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/Tagout • Ignition • Operating Controls • Steering • Fuel/Battery
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
Types of Training • Initial/Certification • Refresher • Remedial • Skill Maintenance • New Equipment or Equipment Upgrade
The Trainer’s Triangle INSTRUCT Initial/Certification Refresher/Remedial COACH OBSERVE Skill Maintenance
The Great Debate After two weeks, we tend To 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 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
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…..
A Safety SUPERHERO Look, an opportunity to prevent injury & save money…..let’s roll! WHO…
Crushes Risk & Protects Resources Using The Power Of:Training, Skill, & Safe Behaviors UC U C Ouch! Unnecessary Risk