Vehicle & Equipment SafetyVehicle & Equipment Safety Overview Overview

John M. SeamanJohn M. SeamanInjury Prevention Specialist Injury Prevention Specialist UC Santa BarbaraUC Santa Barbara

WHO IS THIS GUY?(….. and why should we listen to him?)

NAME: John SeamanTEAM: UC Santa Barbara IRPPOSITION: Injury Injury

PreventionPrevention SpecialistSpecialistSTATS: UndefeatedCERTIFICATIONS:Certified Safety CoordinatorNSC Forklift Operator TrainerGENIE Lift Aerial Work Platform TrainerSmith-System Advanced Driving TrainerBackhoe/Loader/Dump Truck OperatorIMSA Work Zone Safety Specialist

EXPERIENCE: 20+ YEARS

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:

VEHICLE SAFETYVEHICLE SAFETY

The UC PerspectiveThe UC Perspective

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)

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”

Some NoteworthySome Noteworthy Numbers Numbers

Traffic Reality41,059Vehicle related fatalities

2,491,000Vehicle associated injuries

6,024,248Total vehicle collisions

10,473,075Vehicles damaged

$230.6 BillionDollars 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 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

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

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

Increasing UrbanizationIncreasing Urbanization

Increasing CongestionIncreasing Congestion

Poor Defensive Driving SkillsPoor Defensive Driving Skills

Most drivers have not received any defensive driver training since high school.

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.

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%

John’s Collision Theorem

Urbanization + Congestion + Distractions are > Individual Defensive Driving Skills

Collisions Occur!

When:

Common Collision CausesCommon Collision Causes

• Improper Backing

• Hit Stationary Object

• Inattention

• Distracted Driving

• Improper Speed

• Tailgating

A Deadly TrioA Deadly Trio

FatigueFatigue

InexperienceInexperience Impairment*Impairment*

Road

Rage

AngerAnger

FrustrationFrustrationImpatienceImpatience

The many faces of

ViolenceViolence

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

Who Should Be Trained?Who Should Be Trained?

• Vanpool Drivers• Bus/Shuttle Drivers• Occupational Drivers*• Students Operating

UC Vehicles• Drivers Involved In

Collisions • Police

Training MethodsTraining Methods• Classroom – Lecture,

PowerPoint, Video

• Written Examination

• Demonstration

• Practical Application

• Behind-The-Wheel Evaluation

• On-Line*

On-Line**

Current Training ProgramsCurrent Training Programs

P.A.C.E.P.A.C.E.Behavioral Driving

UC Santa BarbaraUC Santa BarbaraUC Los AngelesUC Los AngelesUC Santa CruzUC Santa CruzUC MercedUC Merced

UC Los AngelesUC Los Angeles

Coming Soon To A Campus Near You!

Common ComponentsCommon Components

• Increasing The Space Around Your Vehicle

• Increased Visibility

• Provide More Time To Prepare or React

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

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 ResultsUCSB Program Results

28% Reduction28% Reduction in the number of Vehicle Accidents

56% Reduction56% Reduction in the in the costs of Vehicle Accidentscosts of Vehicle Accidents

ROI of $25.00ROI of $25.00 per $1.00 spent

The Bottom LineThe Bottom Line

• Saves Lives & Prevents Injuries

• Protects Human & Financial Resources

• Reduces Stress

• Significantly Reduces Auto Liability Costs

An Effective Defensive Driver Training Program:An Effective Defensive Driver Training Program:

EQUIPMENT SAFETYEQUIPMENT SAFETYArea of Focus:Area of Focus:

Specialized Equipment OperationsSpecialized Equipment Operations

Why Focus On Specialized Why 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

Types of Specialized EquipmentTypes of Specialized Equipment

Aerial Work Platforms

Bucket Trucks

Forklifts

Chainsaws

Backhoe/Loader

Dump Trucks

Aerial Work PlatformsAerial Work Platforms

Key Training PointsKey Training Points

• Required PPE• Pre-Use Inspection• Leveling• Fall Protection• Tip Over Hazards• Electrocution Hazards• Collision Hazards• Crush Hazards

Bucket TrucksBucket Trucks

Key Training PointsKey Training Points• Required PPE• Fall Protection• Road Procedures• Site Inspections• Leveling• Proper Set-Up• Electrocution Hazards• Rescue Procedures

ForkliftsForklifts

Key Training PointsKey Training Points• Required PPE• Pre-Trip Inspection• Seatbelt Usage• Speed• No Riders• Elevated Forks/Loads• Load Inspection• Roll/Tip-Over Procedures• Fueling & Maintenance

ChainsawsChainsaws

Key Training PointsKey Training Points• Required PPE• Inspection & Maintenance• Safety Practices• Cutting Techniques• Kickback Prevention• Transportation & Storage• First-Aid

Backhoes/LoadersBackhoes/Loaders

Key Training PointsKey Training Points• Required PPE• ROPS• Seatbelt Usage• Road Rules• Utilities/Pipelines• Site Marking• Hand/Flag Signals• Loading/Dumping

Dump TrucksDump Trucks

Key Training PointsKey Training Points• Pre-Use Inspection• Maintenance• Stability• Dump Site Inspection• Loading (Front To Back)• Dumping• Attachments

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

Equipment Lockout/TagoutEquipment Lockout/Tagout

• Ignition

• Operating Controls

• Steering

• Fuel/Battery

Release of Stored EnergyRelease of Stored Energy

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

Types of TrainingTypes of Training

• Initial/Certification • Refresher • Remedial • Skill Maintenance • New Equipment or

Equipment Upgrade

The Trainer’s Triangle The Trainer’s Triangle

Initial/CertificationInitial/Certification

Ref

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Ref

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aintenance

Skill Maintenance

INSTRUCTINSTRUCT

OBSERVEOBSERVECOACHCOACH

The Great DebateThe Great Debate

After two weeks, we tendTo remember:

DocumentationDocumentation

Legal Protection

• Training Attendance Logs

• Written Exams

• “Hands-On” Evaluation Sheets

• Posted List of “Trained & Authorized” Users

• Learning Management System

RecognitionRecognition

• Identifies Trained Operators

• Instills Pride & Professionalism

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

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…..

A Safety SUPERHERO

Look, an opportunity to prevent injury & save money…..let’s

roll!

WHO…

Crushes Risk & Protects Resources Using The Power Of:

Training, Skill, & Safe Behaviors

Unnecessary Risk

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Ouch!

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

SEE YOU LATER!!!

HOLLYWOODNext 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 Proportion of Vehicles Involved in Traffic CollisionsInvolved in Traffic Collisions