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Company vehicle safety
Safety program goals:
• Save lives• Reduce injuries• Protect resources• Reduce liability
1a
Protect people:
• Driver eligibility• Pre-plan response to emergency• Provide training
2a
Protect people:
• Reward safe driving• Enforcement• Employee input
2b
Protect resources:
• Vehicle safety ratings• Proper use• Safety inspections• Proper maintenance
3a
Reduce liability:
• Insurance• Licensing• Company standards• Qualified mechanics
4a
Program contents
• Management leadership• Policies, procedures
5a
Program contents:
• Driver agreements• Driver reviews
5b
Program contents:
• Incident reporting, investigation• Vehicle selection, maintenance
5c
Program contents:
• Disciplinary action• Safety rewards
5d
Program contents:
• Driver training• Compliance with laws
5e
Young drivers
• Age restrictions:• 16 = no driving• 17 = strict limits• State laws
6a
Young drivers
Statistics:• Crashes leading cause of death• 18% of all drivers in police-reported
crashes
6b
Young drivers:
• Lowest seat belt use• Take more risks
6c
Safe driving strategies:
• Safe vehicle• Emergency supplies• Seat belt• Defensive driving
7a
Safe driving strategies:
• Focus on driving• Be alert, awake• No alcohol, drugs
7b
Vehicle inspections:
• Visible damage• Tire inflation, tread• Fluid levels
8a
Vehicle inspections:
• Belts, hoses• Fuel• Windshield wipers
8b
Vehicle inspections:
• Controls• Lights• Seat belt• Emergency kit
8c
Emergency supplies:
• Phone• First aid• Warning triangles, flares
9a
Emergency supplies:
• Water, food• Clothing• Tools • Blanket, etc.
9b
Seat belts:
• Reduce risk of fatalities, injuries• Prevent ejection from vehicle
10a
Aggressive driving
Be defensive:• Check mirrors• Following distance• Cushion of space
11a
Aggressive driving:
• Speeding• Tailgating• Not signaling• Running red light
11b
Aggressive driving:
• Allow enough time• Plan route• Avoid congestion
11c
Aggressive driving:
• Accept being late• Don’t join a fight• Report to police
11d
Aggressive driving
Speeding:• Reduced steering• Longer stopping distance• Dangerous anywhere
11e
Distracted driving:
• Conversations• Eating, drinking, grooming• Playing stereo
12a
Distracted driving:
• Reading maps, directions• Using navigator• Using phone
12b
Distracted driving
NHTSA advice:• Pull over to use phone
12c
Distracted driving
Cell phones:• Hand-held vs. hands-free• Phone vs. passenger• Phone vs. other distractions
12d
Drowsy driving:
• Under-reported
13a
Drowsy driving:
• Start fully rested• Stop, stretch• Realistic distance goals• Avoid medications
13b
Drowsy driving:
• Take nap• Caffeine• Then, stop and sleep
13c
Drowsy driving:
Other preventions:• Physical discomfort• Rumble strips• Then, stop and sleep
13d
Impaired driving:
• Alcohol• Medications• Illegal drugs
14a
Impaired driving:
• Over 16,000 deaths per year• Weekdays vs. weekends
14b
Impaired driving:
• Stay away• Report to police
14c
Impaired driving:
• Weaving• Wrong side of road• Very slow speed• Sudden braking
14d
Impaired driving:
• Slow response• Open windows• Not using headlights
14e
Summary:
• Program benefits• Program elements• Young drivers• Vehicle safety• Seat belts
15a
Summary:
• Aggressive driving• Distractions• Drowsy driving• Impaired driving
15b