This document discusses the importance of vehicle safety and defensive driver training programs. It notes that traffic collisions are the number one cause of on-the-job fatalities and that most are preventable. Defensive driver training can help by reducing distractions, improving skills, and focusing on collision prevention strategies. The document outlines various training methods and components that should be included when training different types of drivers like those operating trucks, forklifts, and aerial work platforms. It emphasizes the importance of documentation, qualifications for trainers, and recognition of trained drivers. The goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce costs associated with vehicle collisions.
2. Whats On The Menu ?
Why We Need To Focus On vehicle
safety ?
Financial
Available Programs & Aids
Some Proven Strategies
Training Qualifications & Selection
Todays Specials:
4. Why Focus On Vehicle Safety?
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS ARE THE #1
CAUSE OF ON-THE-JOB FATALATIES IN
THE K.S.A
MOST VEHICLE COLLISIONS ARE
PREVENTABLE.
K.S.A. DRIVERS RANKED 4TH WORST IN
THE GCC
Heavy VEHICLES ARE Rolling
Billboards.
*(GMAC Study)
5. 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
Source: OSHA/NHTSA/NETS Guidelines for Employers To
Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes
6. Some Noteworthy Numbers
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
KSA Annual Statistics NHTSA 2012
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
14. Top Five Driver Distractions
The Survey Says:
1. Talking To OTHERS 36%
2. Adjusting vehicle climate or controls 08%
3. Eating /Drinking 04%
4. Using A Cell Phone 51%
5. Tending To Children 01%
23. Common Components
Increasing The Space
Around Your Vehicle
Increased Visibility
Provide More Time To
Prepare or React
24. The Future
DEVELOPED BY:
Driver & Vehicle Safety Work Group
of the
Health ,Safety & Environmental Risk Management
CONSISTS OF:
(A) CORE training program requirements
(B) CORE PLUS modules aimed at
specific vehicle types and operators
PROVIDES:
MLS- HSE System-wide standardized guidelines for Defensive Driver
Training
25. SAFETY Program Results
28% Reduction in the number
of Vehicle Accidents
56% Reduction in the costs
of Vehicle Accidents
ROI of $25.00 per $1.00 spent
26. The Bottom Line
Saves Lives & Prevents Injuries
Protects Human & Financial
Resources
Reduces Stress
Significantly Reduces Auto
Liability Costs
An Effective Defensive Driver Training Program:
27. Why Focus On Specialized
Drivers?
Higher Level of Risk To
logistics Operation &
Drivers
Higher Level of Operation
Skill Required for Safe
Operation of logistics
Vehicle Is Expensive To
Repair or Replace
No replacement for ?
28. Aerial Work Platforms
Key Training Points
Required PPE
Pre-Use Inspection
Leveling
Fall Protection
Tip Over Hazards
Electrocution Hazards
Collision Hazards
Crush Hazards
29. Bucket Trucks
Key Training Points
Required PPE
Fall Protection
Road Procedures
Site Inspections
Leveling
Proper Set-Up
Electrocution Hazards
Rescue Procedures
30. 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
31. Backhoes/Loaders
Key Training Points
Required PPE
ROPS
Seatbelt Usage
Road Rules
Utilities/keys
Site Marking
Hand/Flag Signals
Loading/Dumping helpers
32. Trucks MAINTENANCE
Key Training Points
Pre-Use Inspection
Maintenance
Stability
Dump Site Inspection
Loading (Front To Back)
Dumping
Attachments
37. TRAINING Documentation
Legal Protection
Training Attendance Logs
Written Exams
Hands-On Evaluation Sheets
Posted List of Trained &
Authorized Users
Learning Management System
39. SAFETY Trainer 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
40. Final 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 dont address, you condone!)
IF YOU CAN DO ALL THESE THINGS,
YOU TOO CAN BECOME..