Vehicle & Equipment Safety

1. Vehicle & Equipment SafetyVehicle & Equipment Safety
OverviewOverview
John M. SeamanJohn M. Seaman
Injury Prevention SpecialistInjury Prevention Specialist
UC Santa BarbaraUC Santa Barbara

2. WHO IS THIS GUY?
(….. and why should we listen to him?)
NAME: John Seaman
TEAM: UC Santa Barbara IRP
POSITION: InjuryInjury
PreventionPrevention
SpecialistSpecialist
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

3. What’s On The Menu ?What’s 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”
Today’s Specials:

4. VEHICLE SAFETYVEHICLE SAFETY
The UC PerspectiveThe UC Perspective

5. Why Focus On Vehicle Safety?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)

6. Timing Is Everything…Timing Is Everything…
• EVERY 12 MINUTESEVERY 12 MINUTES--
someone dies in a motor
vehicle crash
• EVERY 10 SECONDSEVERY 10 SECONDS--
a collision-related injury
occurs
• EVERY 5 SECONDSEVERY 5 SECONDS--
a vehicle collision
occurs
Source: OSHA/NHTSA/NETS “Guidelines for Employers
To Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes”

7. Some NoteworthySome Noteworthy NumbersNumbers
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

8. Financial Impact To UC SystemFinancial Impact To UC System
$22,417,700.92*
(7/1/03 – 3/31/09)
*Average Cost Per Incident: $4,506.07*Average Cost Per Incident: $4,506.07
$12.69 Million FY 2006-2008$12.69 Million FY 2006-2008

9. Where Does It Hurt?Where Does It Hurt?
• Workers Compensation BenefitsWorkers Compensation Benefits
• Vehicle Repair/ReplacementVehicle Repair/Replacement
• Property DamageProperty Damage
• Liability Claims & SettlementsLiability Claims & Settlements

10. What’s Driving These StatisticsWhat’s Driving These Statistics??

11. Increasing UrbanizationIncreasing Urbanization

12. Increasing CongestionIncreasing Congestion

13. Poor Defensive Driving SkillsPoor Defensive Driving Skills
Most drivers have not received any defensive driver training since high school.

14. Increasing DistractionsIncreasing 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.

15. Top Five Driver DistractionsTop 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%

16. John’s Collision Theorem
Urbanization + Congestion +
Distractions
are > Individual Defensive Driving Skills
Collisions Occur!
When:

17. Common Collision CausesCommon Collision Causes
• Improper Backing
• Hit Stationary
Object
• Inattention
• Distracted Driving
• Improper Speed
• Tailgating

18. A Deadly TrioA Deadly Trio
FatigueFatigue
InexperienceInexperience Impairment*Impairment*

19. Road Rage
AngerAnger
FrustrationFrustrationImpatienceImpatience
The many faces of
ViolenceViolence

20. UC Vehicle Safety GoalsUC Vehicle Safety Goals
• Save LivesSave Lives !!
• Prevent Life-Altering Injuries
• Improve Skill Level of Personnel
Operating UC-Owned Vehicles
• Save Money

21. Who Should Be Trained?Who Should Be Trained?
• Vanpool Drivers
• Bus/Shuttle Drivers
• Occupational Drivers*
• Students Operating
UC Vehicles
• Drivers Involved In
Collisions
• Police

22. Training MethodsTraining Methods
• Classroom – Lecture,
PowerPoint, Video
• Written Examination
• Demonstration
• Practical Application
• Behind-The-Wheel
Evaluation
• On-Line*
On-Line**

23. Current Training ProgramsCurrent Training Programs
P.A.C.E.P.A.C.E.
Behavioral Driving
UC Santa BarbaraUC Santa Barbara
UC Los AngelesUC Los Angeles
UC Santa CruzUC Santa Cruz
UC MercedUC Merced
UC Los AngelesUC Los Angeles
Coming Soon To A Campus Near You!

24. Common ComponentsCommon Components
• Increasing The Space
Around Your Vehicle
• Increased Visibility
• Provide More Time To
Prepare or React

25. The FutureThe 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

26. 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

27. UCSB Program ResultsUCSB Program Results
 28% Reduction28% Reduction in the number
of Vehicle Accidents
 56% Reduction56% Reduction in the costsin the costs
of Vehicle Accidentsof Vehicle Accidents
 ROI of $25.00ROI of $25.00 per $1.00 spent

28. The Bottom LineThe Bottom Line
• Saves Lives & Prevents Injuries
• Protects Human & Financial
Resources
• Reduces Stress
• Significantly Reduces Auto
Liability Costs
An Effective Defensive Driver TrainingAn Effective Defensive Driver Training
Program:Program:

29. EQUIPMENT SAFETYEQUIPMENT SAFETY
Area of Focus:Area of Focus:
Specialized Equipment OperationsSpecialized Equipment Operations

30. Why Focus On SpecializedWhy Focus On Specialized
Equipment?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

31. Types of Specialized EquipmentTypes of Specialized Equipment
Aerial Work Platforms
Bucket Trucks
Forklifts
Chainsaws
Backhoe/Loader
Dump Trucks

32. Aerial Work PlatformsAerial Work Platforms
Key TrainingKey Training
PointsPoints
• Required PPE
• Pre-Use Inspection
• Leveling
• Fall Protection
• Tip Over Hazards
• Electrocution Hazards
• Collision Hazards
• Crush Hazards

33. Bucket TrucksBucket Trucks
Key TrainingKey Training
PointsPoints
• Required PPE
• Fall Protection
• Road Procedures
• Site Inspections
• Leveling
• Proper Set-Up
• Electrocution Hazards
• Rescue Procedures

34. ForkliftsForklifts
Key TrainingKey Training
PointsPoints
• Required PPE
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Seatbelt Usage
• Speed
• No Riders
• Elevated Forks/Loads
• Load Inspection
• Roll/Tip-Over Procedures
• Fueling & Maintenance

35. ChainsawsChainsaws
Key TrainingKey Training
PointsPoints
• Required PPE
• Inspection & Maintenance
• Safety Practices
• Cutting Techniques
• Kickback Prevention
• Transportation & Storage
• First-Aid

36. Backhoes/LoadersBackhoes/Loaders
Key TrainingKey Training
PointsPoints
• Required PPE
• ROPS
• Seatbelt Usage
• Road Rules
• Utilities/Pipelines
• Site Marking
• Hand/Flag Signals
• Loading/Dumping

37. Dump TrucksDump Trucks
Key TrainingKey Training
PointsPoints
• Pre-Use Inspection
• Maintenance
• Stability
• Dump Site Inspection
• Loading (Front To Back)
• Dumping
• Attachments

38. Lockout/TagoutLockout/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

39. Equipment Lockout/TagoutEquipment Lockout/Tagout
• Ignition
• Operating Controls
• Steering
• Fuel/Battery

40. Release of Stored EnergyRelease of Stored Energy

41. Top To Bottom PPETop 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

42. Types of TrainingTypes of Training
• Initial/Certification
• Refresher
• Remedial
• Skill Maintenance
• New Equipment or
Equipment Upgrade

43. The Trainer’s TriangleThe Trainer’s Triangle
Initial/CertificationInitial/Certification
Refresher/Remedial
Refresher/Remedial
SkillMaintenance
SkillMaintenance
INSTRUCTINSTRUCT
OBSERVOBSERV
EE
COACHCOACH

44. The Great DebateThe Great Debate
After two weeks, we tend
To remember:

45. DocumentationDocumentation
Legal Protection
• Training Attendance Logs
• Written Exams
• “Hands-On” Evaluation Sheets
• Posted List of “Trained &
Authorized” Users
• Learning Management System

46. RecognitionRecognition
• Identifies Trained
Operators
• Instills Pride &
Professionalism

47. Trainer QualificationsTrainer 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

48. Final ThoughtsFinal 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…..

49. A Safety SUPERHERO
Look, an opportunity to
prevent injury & save
money…..let’s roll!
WHO…

50. Crushes Risk & Protects
Resources Using The Power Of:
Training, Skill, & Safe Behaviors
Unnecessary
Risk
U C
UC
Ouch!

53. QUESTIONQUESTION
SS

54. SEE YOU
LATER!!!
HOLLYWOOD
Next Exit

55. 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 VehiclesProportion of Vehicles
Involved in Traffic CollisionsInvolved in Traffic Collisions