Vehicle & Equipment Safety by UCR
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John Seaman of UC Santa Barbara provides an overview of vehicle and equipment safety. He notes that traffic collisions are the leading cause of on-the-job fatalities in the US and that most are preventable. Seaman then discusses proven strategies for reducing collisions through defensive driving training programs and ensuring safe operation of specialized equipment like forklifts and aerial work platforms through certification training. The financial impact of collisions on the UC system and strategies to improve safety and reduce costs are also covered.
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- 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??
- 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!
- 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