3. 3
of auto
accidents are
caused by poor
driver choices.
96% Costs of other
work injuries
Each year
3,000 - 4,000
workers die while
driving.
3x
4. 4
How can I manage
the drivers?
I can’t see them.
I get calls from
people about
our drivers.
Well no… we
don’t have any
rules or
expectations.
5. 5
Auto Risk Management – It Isn’t
Simple But It Can Be Managed
• Accidents have causes
• 95% of accidents have two or more “causes”
• Accident prevention/reduction
Identifying and predicting “causes”
Implement controls (fixes) where you find deficiencies
6. 6
Accident Causation
95% of accidents have two or more “causes”
Equipment Entity Policy/MgtPeople
Environment Materials/Other Department Policy
Accident
Crash
Incident
Injury
Cause Effect
10. 10
Auto Loss Trends
Common Claim Types Claim Cost
Hit Vehicle
Ahead
Inter-
section
Head-on
Other
Sideswipe
Backing
Severity
Hit
Vehicle
Ahead
Backing
Inter-
section
Other
Sideswipe
Frequency
11. 11
National Averages
National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Non-fatal crash
No injury
Non-fatal crash
With injury
Crash With
Fatality
$16,000 $70,000 $500,000
15. 15
Safety Culture
• Represents mindsets, values, and beliefs
• Entity- Management driven
• Department- Every manager
• Worksite (vehicles)- Every site
16. 16
Every Successful Safety Program Has:
• Three traits
• Culture – Everyone wants to be better/safer. Expectations are
accepted and fostered.
• Compliance – Rules/regulations/procedures and discipline
• Support – Management; by originating dialogue, funding
safety/machinery and equipment, and demanding safety be a
priority.
17. 17
Develop Culture And Accountability
CONSEQUENCES (DRIVER)
RULES - BEHAVIOR & PERFORMANCE
ORGANIZATIONSUPPORT
(CULTURE,TRAINING,EQUIP/TOOLS…)
SUPERVISION
• Draw your box of acceptable behaviors
• Manage behaviors
18. 18
Accident Rate And Culture
Accidents
Time = Years
Start 1 2 3
Management committed Change in commitment
21. 21
FYI
• Auto coverage is written on the vehicle, not the
driver
• You are responsible for any damage the vehicle does
o You are responsible for who drives
o You are responsible for securing the vehicle
• Develop your controls to survive intense questioning
• Failure to supervise (negligent entrustment)
• Failure to train
22. 22
Fleet Safety – 95% Driver Management
• Management expectations – policy/rules
o Driving is a privilege
o Entity and departmental operational rules
• Driver supervision
o Driver selection – who you allow to drive
o Training
o Accident review
o Performance monitor (positive and negative response)
• Inspection and maintenance – driver and shop
