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Vehicle & Equipment Safety: John M. Seaman Injury Prevention Specialist UC Santa Barbara
Vehicle & Equipment Safety: John M. Seaman Injury Prevention Specialist UC Santa Barbara
Vehicle & Equipment Safety: John M. Seaman Injury Prevention Specialist UC Santa Barbara
Overview
John M. Seaman
Injury Prevention Specialist
UC Santa Barbara
WHO IS THIS GUY?
(.. and why should we listen to him?)
The UC Perspective
Why Focus On Vehicle Safety?
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS ARE THE #1
CAUSE OF ON-THE-JOB FATALATIES IN
THE U.S.
*(GMAC Study)
Timing Is Everything
EVERY 12 MINUTES-
someone dies in a motor
vehicle crash
EVERY 10 SECONDS-
a collision-related injury
occurs
EVERY 5 SECONDS-
a vehicle collision occurs
41,059
Vehicle related fatalities
Other .2%
2,491,000 Bus .5%
Vehicle associated injuries
Light
6,024,248 Passenger Truck 39.7%
Total vehicle collisions Car 54.5%
10,473,075
Vehicles damaged Large Motorcycle 1.2%
Truck 3.9%
$230.6 Billion Proportion of Vehicles
Dollars spent on collision related issues Involved in Traffic Collisions
$22,417,700.92*
(7/1/03 3/31/09)
*Average Cost Per Incident: $4,506.07
Most drivers have not received any defensive driver training since high school.
Increasing Distractions
When:
Urbanization + Congestion + Distractions
are > Individual Defensive Driving Skills
Collisions Occur!
Common Collision Causes
Improper Backing
Hit Stationary
Object
Inattention
Distracted Driving
Improper Speed
Tailgating
A Deadly Trio
Fatigue
Inexperience Impairment*
Anger
Impatience Frustration
Violence
Road Rage
UC Vehicle Safety Goals
Save Lives !
Prevent Life-Altering Injuries
Improve Skill Level of Personnel
Operating UC-Owned Vehicles
Save Money
Who Should Be Trained?
Vanpool Drivers
Bus/Shuttle Drivers
Occupational Drivers*
Students Operating
UC Vehicles
Drivers Involved In
Collisions
Police
Training Methods
Classroom Lecture,
PowerPoint, Video
Written Examination
Demonstration
Practical Application
Behind-The-Wheel
Evaluation
On-Line*
On-Line**
Current Training Programs
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
Training Materials:
Instructor Guides
Video Library
Driver Guidebooks
Drug & Alcohol and Road Rage Pamphlets
Equipment Is Expensive
To Repair or Replace
Types of Specialized Equipment
Aerial Work Platforms
Forklifts Backhoe/Loader
Bucket Trucks
Dump Trucks
Chainsaws
Aerial Work Platforms
Key Training Points
Required PPE
Pre-Use Inspection
Leveling
Fall Protection
Tip Over Hazards
Electrocution Hazards
Collision Hazards
Crush Hazards
Bucket Trucks
Key Training Points
Required PPE
Fall Protection
Road Procedures
Site Inspections
Leveling
Proper Set-Up
Electrocution Hazards
Rescue Procedures
Forklifts
Key Training Points
Required PPE
Pre-Trip Inspection
Seatbelt Usage
Speed
No Riders
Elevated Forks/Loads
Load Inspection
Roll/Tip-Over Procedures
Fueling & Maintenance
Chainsaws
Key Training Points
Required PPE
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety Practices
Cutting Techniques
Kickback Prevention
Transportation & Storage
First-Aid
Backhoes/Loaders
Key Training Points
Required PPE
ROPS
Seatbelt Usage
Road Rules
Utilities/Pipelines
Site Marking
Hand/Flag Signals
Loading/Dumping
Dump Trucks
Key Training Points
Pre-Use Inspection
Maintenance
Stability
Dump Site Inspection
Loading (Front To Back)
Dumping
Attachments
Lockout/Tagout
Initial/Certification
Refresher
Remedial
Skill Maintenance
New Equipment or
Equipment Upgrade
The Trainers Triangle
INSTRUCT
Initial/Certification
COACH OBSERVE
The Great Debate
Written Exams
Identifies Trained
Operators
WHO
Crushes Risk & Protects Resources
Using The Power Of:
Training, Skill, & Safe Behaviors
UC
Ouch!
Unnecessary Risk
QUESTIONS
HOLLYWOOD
Next Exit
Proportion of Vehicles
Involved in Traffic Collisions
Passenger Light
Car 54.5% Truck 39.7%