Journey Management

Planning for a Safe Trip

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What is journey management?

What hazards do you face?

How does planning help you get to your destination safely?

Agenda

What is Journey Management?

A detailed plan that reduces:

Unnecessary travel

The number of miles driven

The risks faced during necessary travel

Risk: Road Conditions

Sharp curves

Dangerous intersections

No shoulders

Driveways

Railroad crossings

Icy bridges

Risk: Road Conditions

Potholes

Gravel

Dust

Lack of road signage

Animals

Other vehicles

Risk: Weather Hazards

Rain, hail

Ice, snow

Extreme temperatures

Poor visibility (darkness, fog)

What poor weather do we face?

Risk: Traffic Hazards

Rush hour

Aggressive drivers

Light traffic

Construction areas

During what times and on which roads do we experience bad traffic?

Risk: Vehicle Hazards

Load instability

Poor maintenance/repair

Lack of safety features (ex. airbags)

Risk: Vehicle Hazards

Carrying hazardous materials

Vehicles with a high center of gravity

Defective lights and signals

What other hazards do our vehicles have?

Risk: Driver Hazards

Lack of experience/training

Health issues

Fitness for duty

Distractions

What other hazards do our drivers face?

Hierarchy of Controls

1. Elimination – Remove

2. Engineering – Redesign

3. Administrative – Limit exposure

4. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Pre-trip Planning

Eliminate trip? (Go, No go)

Plan your route

Include rest breaks

Consider the conditions

Inspect your vehicle

FLOWERS: Vehicle Inspection Method

F - Fuel

L – Leaks

O – Oils

W – Water

E – Electric

R – Rubber

S – Safety

Acknowledgement: HESS Corporation

During the Trip

Monitor your fatigue

Take breaks

Watch the weather

Avoid distractions

Secure loads

Be aware of your situation

Post-Trip

Check in with your supervisor

Communicate with co-workers

Inspect your vehicle, and schedule repairs

Stop the Job

What is empowerment? You have the power and

responsibility to stop the job

Expectation, not a request

You won’t be punished

Recap

You will encounter hazards

You can plan to avoid hazards

Accidents are preventable

You have the power

Resources

Vehicle inspection report

Distracted driving brochure in English and Spanish

Four tips for a safe commute in English and Spanish

OGP land transportation safety recommended practice

Questions