Defensive - Driving Training
Defensive - Driving Training
Defensive - Driving Training
Ü Introduction/Statistics
Company’s Driver Safety Performance
Statistics
Nationwide:
– 40,000 people die each year!
General Discussion
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Statistics:
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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
– Operating Hazards
– Parking Hazards
– Maintenance Hazards
Operating Hazards
Ü Types:
Rollovers
Striking workers/pedestrians
Striking Overhead Objects (Inadequate clearance)
Operating Hazards
1) Rollovers (causes):
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?
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:
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 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.