AGENDA

Ü Introduction/Statistics
Company’s Driver Safety Performance

Ü Construction Vehicle Hazards

Ü 15 Driver Safety Tips.
ÜDriving is something we all do daily.
ÜIt’s the most dangerous thing we do, and is the
number one killer of those under 50 years of age.
ÜIt’s responsible for over 50% of all work-related
fatalities.
General Discussion

Statistics
Nationwide:
– 40,000 people die each year!
General Discussion

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Statistics:

Leading cause of death in ages 5-34

Results: One injury every 6 minutes
Results: One death every 7 hours
General Discussion

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Ü Alcohol /Drug Related Collisions
Injuries Recorded:
– 7,000 people were injured
– 260 people were killed
– Estimated Cost of 4 billion dollars
General Discussion

Why Accidents Occur?

Ü Most frequent causes of accidents
Inattention to detail. (Failure to carefully think about, Listen to,
watch someone or something.)
Over-Speeding
DWI/DUI (Driving under the influence/while intoxicated)
Driving too fast for conditions
Failed to yield (Let other road users go first).
Driver Safety Accountability
Drivers & Operators are responsible for safe
operation of PCC vehicle & equip!
– Company’s name rides with you wherever you go!
– Company driver’s & truck becomes advertisement that
can build good will and respect for your company.
Vehicle Hazards
Construction Operations/Environment
Construction Vehicle Hazards
Three (3) Basic Hazard types:

– Operating Hazards
– Parking Hazards
– Maintenance Hazards
Operating Hazards
Ü Types:
Rollovers
Striking workers/pedestrians
Striking Overhead Objects (Inadequate clearance)
Operating Hazards
1) Rollovers (causes):

– Exceeding the Load Limits

– Inadequate loading methods.
– Operating too fast for conditions!
 Operating Hazards
Ü 2) Striking workers/pedestrian on foot:

Inadequate brakes
Malfunctioning back-up alarms
Op. neglects to check blind spot
Improperly barricade areas from pedestrian access
Operating Hazards
Ü 3) Striking overhead objects (causes):
Inadequate clearances
– Knocking down overhead wires and tree branches
– Cab potentially becomes energized when vehicle
/equipment hits overhead wires (shock hazards)!
Prevention Techniques
Best management practices/strategies!
Prevention Techniques
Ü Strategies (General):
Use of hard hats & high visibility vests are vital!
All drivers must be trained in the safe operation of
vehicle & equipment!
Preventing Pedestrian Strikes
Ü Perform regular maintenance!
Brakes must be able to stop and hold fully loaded
equipment.
Verify back-up alarms work!
Check for nearby workers before starting machine
(Circle of Safety)
use mirrors!
Make sure glass is not distorted.
Preventing overhead
obstructions
Ü Instruct operators to check clearance each time
they start vehicle & equipment.
Ü Flag electrical lines to ensure visibility.
Ü Maintain a safe distance from electrical lines!
Parking Hazards
Ü Major Hazard associated with parked construction
vehicles?

Struck by other vehicles (traffic)

w Employee parking should be away from construction work zones!
w “Only Operating construction equipment “ is acceptable!
Preventing Parking strikes
Ü Park equipment completely off the road (30 feet
from the traffic)
Ü Barricade vehicle and equipment that must stay
on the road! Lights and flashers should be used
as well.
Ü Set all brakes when vehicles are not in use.
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Ü Chock the wheels, especially when vehicles are on an
incline.
Ü Lower the equipment when parking a construction
vehicle/equipment!
Maintenance Hazards
Ü Refueling vehicles and equipment? (if so):
Provide training on safe procedures for refueling,
maintenance and repair!
– Perform lockout/tagout as required
– Chock disabled equipment!
General Discussion

Driver Expectations?
Ü Company expects high standards of performance, including safe
driving.
Ü Company expects not just safe driving performance, but award
winning safety performance.
WHY?
Ü Because it’s possible!!
Driver Safety Practices
(Defensive Driving Safety Tips)
15 in 30
1) Pre-Trip & Post Trip Inspection
Take a walk around your vehicle.
Windows clean?
Lights/signals clean & working.
Tires properly inflated / tread wear.
Fluid leaks on the ground.
Check the level of coolant in radiator
Check engine oil, steering fluid and hydraulic fluid.
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Ü Check the battery
Ü Report any broken or defective equipment
Ü Verify back up alarm is audible!
Ü Make sure steps, catwalks and handholds free from
grease, ice and loose materials.
Ü Check belts! Report any frayed,worn or loose belts.
Ü Check Seat Belts
Ü Check Mirrors
Ü Check horn, headlights,blinkers, and emergency
flashers & wipers
Ü Verify backup alarm is working
Ü Check fuel gauges
Mental State:

w Stress / Emotions / Attitudes

w Drowsiness / Fatigue
w Vision / Hearing
w Alcohol
Scan the road ahead
– City (Approx. 1 block)
– Rural (Approx. 1/4 mile)

Keep your eyes moving.

– Check your mirrors every 5 seconds.
Speed & Stopping distance are key.
Stay 3 to 4 seconds behind.
Tailgaters
Avoid quick changes.
Increase your following distance.
Don’t speed up.
Avoid tricks. (Control emotions.)
Ü Signal your intentions.
Ü Check your blind spot and space again.
Ü Make the lane change.

Ü Blind Spots
Don’t drive in someone else’s.
Make yourself as visible as possible. (*At all times)
Ü Entering Job-sites:
Check area thoroughly
Watch for workers in the area
Look for obstacles:
– gas meters, phone/power lines, septic systems
– Get help backing out of tight spots
– Do not drive sideway on hills
Ü At an intersection, the vehicle on the right has
the right to go first.
NO ONE IS GUARANTEED THE RIGHT OF WAY.
ÜUse extreme caution!
ÜUse a helper (spotter) when possible!
Consider using hand signals!
– Look at your path.
– Back slowly.
– Back to the driver’s side when possible.
Ü Obey speed limits posted.20kmph onsite.
– Speed limits designed for autos; larger vehicles need to
go slower.

Ü Exits going downhill and turning are particularly

dangerous.
Ü Regulatory Signs

Ü Warning Signs
6 Immediately move to the right of your lane, to another lane, or to
the shoulder if possible.
6 If moving right is not possible, stay where you are. Do not move
left.
Ü IDENTIFYING SLIPPERY SURFACES.
Shaded Areas - Shady parts of the road will remain icy and
slippery after open areas have melted.
Bridges - Bridges freeze before roads do.
Melting Ice - Slight melting will make ice wet.
Black Ice - If the temperature is below freezing and the road looks
wet.
1. Inspect your Vehicle prior to drive.
2. Adjust the side mirrors and seat once.(Don't adjust
while driving).
3. Fasten your Seatbelt.
4. Don’t Use the Mobile Phone & Hand frees.
5. Follow the Speed Limit on/off Site. (20kmph on-site).
6. Don’t drive zigzag.
7. Don’t drive on opposite direction/or change the line
(Specially on Haul Road).
8. Don’t take Shortcuts.
9. Report to HSE Dept if someone force you to do unsafe
act.
Ü Report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
Ü Get a police report whenever possible.