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

Whats On The Menu ?

Todays 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 #1 CAUSE 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 MINUTESsomeone dies in a motor vehicle crash

EVERY 10 SECONDSa collision-related injury occurs

EVERY 5 SECONDSa 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
Other .2%

USA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2007

2,491,000
Vehicle associated injuries

Bus .5%

6,024,248
Total vehicle collisions

Passenger Car 54.5%

Light Truck 39.7%

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

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 2. Adjusting vehicle climate or controls 3. Eating /Drinking 4. Using A Cell Phone 5. Tending To Children

96% 89% 74% 51% 41%

Johns 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 Violence Frustration

Road Rage

The many faces of

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 Santa Barbara UC Los Angeles UC Santa Cruz UC Merced

UC Los Angeles

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% 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

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 Forklifts Backhoe/Loader

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

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

INSTRUCT
Initial/Certification

COACH

OBSERVE

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

Training, Skill, & Safe Behaviors

Crushes Risk & Protects Resources Using The Power Of:

UC Ouch!

Unnecessary Risk

QUESTIONS

HOLLYWOOD
Next Exit

SEE YOU LATER!!!

USA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2007

Proportion of Vehicles Involved in Traffic Collisions
Other .2% Bus .5%

Passenger Car 54.5%

Light Truck 39.7%

Large Truck 3.9%

Motorcycle 1.2%