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Vehicle & Equipment Safety

Overview
J ohn 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
Whats On The Menu ?

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
Todays Specials:
VEHICLE SAFETY
The 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 4
TH

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
41,059
Vehicle related fatalities
2,491,000
Vehicle associated injuries
6,024,248
Total vehicle collisions
10,473,075
Vehicles damaged
$230.6 Billion
Dollars spent on collision related issues
95% of vehicle collisions and fatalities are caused by Human Error
USA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2007
Other .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 Benefits
Vehicle Repair/Replacement
Property Damage
Liability 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 Skills
Collisions Occur!
When:
Common Collision Causes
Improper Backing
Hit Stationary
Object
Inattention
Distracted Driving
Improper Speed
Tailgating

Fatigue
Inexperience Impairment*
Anger
Frustration
Impatience
The many faces of
Violence
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
P.A.C.E.
Behavioral Driving
UC Santa Barbara
UC Los Angeles
UC Santa Cruz
UC Merced
UC Los Angeles
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% 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 Line
Saves Lives & Prevents Injuries
Protects Human & Financial
Resources
Reduces Stress
Significantly Reduces Auto
Liability Costs
An Effective Defensive Driver Training Program:
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
Bucket Trucks
Forklifts
Chainsaws
Backhoe/Loader
Dump Trucks
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
Release of Stored Energy




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 Trainers Triangle
Initial/Certification
INSTRUCT
OBSERVE COACH

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 & Training
with equipment being operated
Certified To Train - by a recognized
training organization
A People-Oriented personality
Superior Coaching Skills
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 dont 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..lets roll!
WHO
Crushes Risk & Protects
Resources Using The Power Of:
Training, Skill, & Safe Behaviors
Unnecessary
Risk
U C
Ouch!
QUESTIONS
SEE YOU
LATER!!!
HOLLYWOOD
Next 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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