Drivers Safety

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Defensive Driving Presentation (Construction
Vehicle Hazards)
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Defensive Driving

• AGENDA
• Introduction/Statistics
• Companys Driver Safety Performance
• Construction Vehicle Hazards
• Safety Videos
• 15 Driver Safety Tips (handout)

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General DiscussionWHY DRIVER TRAINING?

• Driving is something we all do daily.
• Its the most dangerous thing we do, and is the
  number one killer of those under 50 years of age.
• Its responsible for over 50 of all work-related
  fatalities.

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General DiscussionStatistics

• Nationwide
• 40,000 people die each year!
• 115 drivers go to work today will never return!
• Missouri
• 180,000 Collisions
• 90,000 Injuries
• 1,100 Fatalities

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General DiscussionContinuation

• Missouri Statistics
• Leading cause of death in ages 5-34
• Results One injury every 6 minutes
• Results One death every 7 hours

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General DiscussionContinuation

• Alcohol /Drug Related Collisions
• Injuries Recorded
• 7,000 people were injured
• 260 people were killed
• Estimated Cost of 4 billion dollars

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General DiscussionWhy Accidents Occur?

• Most frequent causes of accidents
• Inattention to detail
• Speeding
• DWI/DUI
• Driving too fast for conditions
• Failed to yield

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Driver Safety Accountability

• Drivers Operators are responsible for safe
  operation of company vehicle equip!
• Companys name rides with you wherever you go!
• Company drivers truck becomes advertisement
  that can build good will and respect for your
  company.

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Safety Performance
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Continuation
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Vehicle Hazards

• Construction Operations/Environment

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Construction Vehicle Hazards

• Three (3) Basic Hazard types
• Operating Hazards
• Parking Hazards
• Maintenance Hazards

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Operating Hazards

• Types
• Rollovers
• Striking workers/pedestrians
• Striking Overhead Objects (Inadequate clearance)

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Operating Hazards

• 1) Rollovers (causes)
• Exceeding the Load Limits
• Inadequate loading methods.
• Operating too fast for conditions!

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Operating Hazards

• 2) Striking workers/pedestrian on foot
• Inadequate brakes
• Malfunctioning back-up alarms
• Op. neglects to check blind spot
• Improperly barricade areas from pedestrian access

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Operating Hazards

• 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)!

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Prevention Techniques

• Best management practices/strategies!

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Prevention Techniques

• Strategies (General)
• Use of hard hats high visibility vests are
  vital!
• All drivers must be trained in the safe operation
  of vehicle equipment!

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Preventing Pedestrian Strikes

• 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.

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Preventing overhead obstructions

• Instruct operators to check clearance each time
  they start vehicle equipment.
• Flag electrical lines to ensure visibility.
• Maintain a safe distance from electrical lines!

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Parking Hazards

• Major Hazard associated with parked construction
  vehicles?
• Struck by other vehicles (traffic)
• Employee parking should be away from construction
  work zones!
• Only Operating construction equipment is
  acceptable!

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Preventing Parking strikes

• Park equipment completely off the road (30 feet
  from the traffic)
• Barricade vehicle and equipment that must stay on
  the road! Lights and flashers should be used as
  well.
• Set all brakes when vehicles are not in use.

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Continuation

• Chock the wheels, especially when vehicles are on
  an incline.
• Lower the equipment when parking a construction
  vehicle/equipment!

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Maintenance Hazards

• Refueling vehicles and equipment? (if so)
• Provide training on safe procedures for
  refueling, maintenance and repair!
• Perform lockout/tagout as required
• Chock disabled equipment!

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Driver Training

• Lets watch a VIDEO!!!!!

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General DiscussionDriver Expectations?

• Company expects high standards of performance,
  including safe driving.
• Company expects not just safe driving
  performance, but award winning safety
  performance.
• WHY?
• Because its possible!!

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• Driver Safety Practices
• (Defensive Driving Safety Tips)

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15 in 301) 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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Continuation

• Check the battery
• Report any broken or defective equipment
• Verify back up alarm is audible!
• Make sure steps, catwalks and handholds free from
  grease, ice and loose materials.
• Check belts! Report any frayed,worn or loose
  belts.

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15 in 302) Inside the Vehicle

• Check Seat Belts
• Check Mirrors
• Check horn, headlights,blinkers, and emergency
  flashers wipers
• Verify backup alarm is working
• Check fuel gauges

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15 in 303) Your State Of Mind

• Mental State
• Stress / Emotions / Attitudes
• Drowsiness / Fatigue
• Vision / Hearing
• Alcohol

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Myths about ALCOHOL

• Myth Coffee will sober up a drinker.
• Fact Coffee only makes a wide awake drunk.
• Myth Strenuous exercise will sober up a drinker.
• Fact Exercise makes a hot, sticky drunk.
• Myth A cold shower will sober up a drinker.
• Fact A cold shower only makes a cold, wet drunk.
• Myth A cold swim will sober up a drinker.
• Fact A cold swim could result in a dead drunk.

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The Alcohol Process

• When ingested, approximately 5 enters the blood
  stream directly thru the mouth and throat
  tissues.
• 80 is absorbed thru the small intestine after
  passing thru the stomach.
• Alcohol distributes itself to organs with the
  highest fluid content, concentrating on organs
  with large blood supplies like the brain and
  liver.

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The Alcohol Process (continued)

• Alcohol cannot be stored in tissue, and less than
  10 is eliminated by the kidneys, lungs, and
  skin.
• The liver eliminates the other 90 thru the
  process of oxidation.
• The liver can eliminate approximately one drink
  per hour.

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15 in 304) Getting the Big Picture

• Scan the road ahead
• City (Approx. 1 block)
• Rural (Approx. 1/4 mile)
• Keep your eyes moving.
• Check your mirrors every 5 seconds.

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15 in 305) Following Distance

• Speed Stopping distance are key.
• Stay 3 to 4 seconds behind.
• Tailgaters
• Avoid quick changes.
• Increase your following distance.
• Dont speed up.
• Avoid tricks. (Control emotions.)

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15 in 306) Lane Changes

• Check to make sure there is enough room.
• Signal your intentions.
• Check your blind spot and space again.
• Make the lane change.
• Blind Spots
• Dont drive in someone elses.
• Make yourself as visible as possible. (At all
  times)

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15 in 307) Avoiding On-the-Job Problems

• 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

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15 in 308) Right-Of-Way

• At an intersection, the vehicle on the right has
  the right to go first.
• NO ONE IS GUARANTEED THE RIGHT OF WAY.

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15 in 309) Backing

• Use extreme caution!
• Use a helper (spotter) when possible!
• Consider using hand signals!
• Look at your path.
• Back slowly.
• Back to the drivers side when possible.

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15 in 3010) Ramps (On / Off)

• Obey speed limits posted.
• Speed limits designed for autos larger vehicles
  need to go slower.
• Exits going downhill and turning are particularly
  dangerous.

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15 in 3011) Signs

• Regulatory Signs
• Warning Signs

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15 in 3012) Railroad Crossings

• The cross buck is found at most public crossings.
• These signs should be treated in the same manner
  as a yield sign.

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15 in 3013) Emergency Vehicles

• Immediately move to the right of your lane, to
  another lane, or to the shoulder if possible.
• If moving right is not possible, stay where you
  are. Do not move left.

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15 in 3014) Winter Driving

• 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.
• Vehicle Ice - Open the window and feel the front
  of the mirror and antenna. (The road is icing up!)

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15 in 3015) Accident Reporting

• Report any accident immediately, no matter how
  minor.
• Get a police report whenever possible.
• Complete the vehicle Accident Reporting Kit!