Write a toolbox talk on Workplace driving

Source excerpt

FACE/WA Fatality Assessment FATALITY NARRATIVE and Control Evaluation # Floor Installer Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash* Industry: Flooring contractors Task: Traveling in motor vehicle to job site Occupation: Installer Type of Incident: Motor vehicle crash Release Date: January 20, 2011 Incident Date: November 17, 2008 Case No.: 08WA05801 SHARP Report No.: 71-99-2011 On November 17, 2008, a 22-year-old flooring installer died in a work-related motor vehicle crash. The victim was employed by a company that installs flooring products. He was traveling to a job site in the backseat of a private vehicle with three coworkers. All occupants of the vehicle were wearing seatbelts. At about 7:30 AM their vehicle was traveling along a highway when the vehicle's driver briefly looked down to change the radio station and the vehicle swerved into the oncoming lane of traffic and collided with a truck. Three of the vehicle's occupants were treated for minor injuries at the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital where he died. Employers should develop policies that promote safe driving practices. On average, 19 people per year die in work-related motor vehicle traffic crashes in Washington State. About 1 out of 7 of these people are employed in the construction industry. ## Requirements ! All occupants in a motor vehicle must use the seatbelts installed in the vehicle. See WAC [redacted identifier] ! All vehicles must have secured seating and enough seating available for those who will be riding in the vehicle. See WAC [redacted identifier] ! Enforce mandatory seat belt use. See WAC [redacted identifier] and RCW 46.61.688 ## Recommendations ✓ Establish company safe driving policies and procedures. ✓ Institute a safe driver training program with periodic refresher training. ✓ Alert employees to the hazards of driving while tired, in the dark, and distracted driving. ✓ Do not allow employees to use a cell phone, even a hands-free cell phone, while driving. ✓ Do not…

Source excerpt

# Fatality Narrative Workers Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes* Industry: Construction Occupation: Construction occupations Task: Driving to job sites Type of Incident: Motor vehicle crashes Release Date: January 11, 2007 Case No.: Multiple SHARP Report No.: 71-54-2007 ## Six Separate Fatal Motor Vehicle Incidents • On April 27, 2006, a 61-year-old driver of a water drilling truck died when his vehicle traveling down hill was unable to stop at an intersection and went over an embankment and plunged into a creek. a • On May 15, 2006, a 24-year-old construction foreman driving a pick-up towing a flat bed trailer died when he attempted to pass a vehicle and was struck head-on by a logging truck. • On May 23, 2006, a 48-year-old driver of a street sweeper truck was driving along a highway on his way back from a job site when an oncoming vehicle crossed the center line and struck his vehicle. • On August 7, 2006, a 47-year-old dump truck driver died when his vehicle left the road and rolled over. • On August 25, 2006, a 33-year-old employee of a building equipment contractor, while driving on a highway, was struck and fatally injured by an unsecured object falling off of the trailer of semi-trailer truck that went through his windshield. • On September 18, 2006, a 56-year-old worker was fatally injured as he was backing a vehicle across road and was struck by an oncoming dump truck. a Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States. Employers and employees are in a strategic position to promote road safety on the job. ## Requirements/Recommendations (! Indicates items required by law) - Establish a company policy covering work-related road safety. - Enforce mandatory seat belt use. ! Ensure that all materials, tools and equipment are properly secured on the vehicle. ! Ensure that workers are licensed and trained properly to operate the vehicle they are assigned. ! - Speeds must match road conditions. Slow down wh…

Source excerpt

# Reminders for all drivers ## Wear safety belts All Oregon drivers and passengers must use safety belts (limited exemptions are allowed under ORS 811.215) and vehicle owners must keep safety belts working properly. A properly worn safety belt also holds you against your seat so your vehicle's airbag has room to inflate around your body during a crash. ## Stay focused on the road Remember, using a hand-held mobile device to talk or text while driving is against the law in Oregon. Drivers must use a hands-free accessory. ## Stay alert Drowsiness increases your risk of a crash. Signs that you need to stop and rest include difficulty focusing or keeping your head up, frequent blinking or yawning, and drifting in your lane. Get plenty of sleep before leaving on a trip and drive only during the hours you are normally awake. # MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ## Don't drive impaired Alcohol, certain prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs can all impair a person's ability to drive safely. Drivers who have a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more are considered intoxicated under Oregon law. ## Keep your cool Some drivers will do almost anything to get to their destination - tailgating, weaving in traffic, and ignoring traffic lights and the rights of other drivers. Their frustration levels are high and their level of concern for other motorists is low. If you encounter an aggressive driver, concentrate on your driving and make every attempt to get out of the way. ## Watch out for pedestrians Pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections, even those that do not have painted crosswalks. ## Secure tools and equipment Unsecured and poorly secured items can become airborne and can harm you, your passengers, or those in vehicles behind you. Make sure such items are properly stored and secured - inside and outside your vehicle. STOP OSHAT OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services Oregon The Tec…

Source excerpt

# Fatality Narrative Concrete Finisher Driving Flatbed Truck Dies When Vehicle Leaves Road and Crashes Industry: Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors. Occupation: Concrete finisher. Task: Driving flatbed truck. Type of Incident: Motor vehicle crash. Release Date: Sept. 30, 2008. Case No.: 07WA06001. SHARP Report No.: 71-75-2008. On June 17, 2007, a 26-year-old male employee died when the flatbed truck he was driving left the roadway and crashed. The victim worked as a concrete finisher for a poured concrete foundation and structure contractor. The victim and a coworker completed work at a job site and then the victim, and the coworker as a passenger, got into a flatbed truck and started driving along a state highway. At about 1:40 PM the flatbed, traveling at the speed limit, on a straight section of a dry highway, veered off the road, and struck a tree head-on, The truck burst into flames. The victim died the scene and the passenger suffered severe burns to 70% of his body. A state patrol investigation determined that the probable cause of this incident was that the driver fell asleep at the wheel. 00 ◇ Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States. ◇ Driver fatigue is a major contributing factor in motor vehicle crashes. ◇ Employers and employees are in a strategic position to promote road safety on the job. ## Requirements/Recommendations (! Indicates items required by code) ! Establish a company policy covering safe vehicle operation and driving. ! Ensure that your safe driving policy addresses concerns specific to your company, including types of hazards, vehicles driven, work schedules, and vehicle maintenance schedules. • Employees should not drive if they are overly tired. • If traveling with a co-worker, have the co-worker drive if the co-worker is able and capable of driving the vehicle. - When traveling alone when fatigued, the driver should pull over to a safe location, get out of t…

Source excerpt

# MIOSHA Fact Sheet # Situational Awareness MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration Workers must navigate through a vast array of hazards. Amidst all the workers, equipment, and materials, lies a lurking danger: the risk of being struck by, crushed by, or caught in between. A simple way to understand this is to know that when somebody is in the wrong place at the wrong time, they have placed themselves in the zone of danger and lack situational awareness. Zone of danger hazards are taking a high toll on Michigan workers. In 2023, there were 24 fatalities due to zone of danger accidents. There are an infinite number of scenarios that can happen when we put ourselves in the zone of danger: something could fall, a rope or chain under tension can snap and strike someone or something, heavy equipment can suddenly move, or a vehicle could fail to stop when expected. Temporary loss or lack of situational awareness is an identified cause of many accidents. Often there is so much activity in a work environment, or workers become absorbed in their own thoughts, that they fail to spot things that could pose a serious threat to health and safety. In these situations, it is essential to maintain a high level of situational awareness to stop accidents and near misses. ## Tips to Prevent Zone of Danger Incidents and Improve Situational Awareness • Train workers to recognize and avoid hazards continually and never to rush through tasks. • Plan work. Think about what could go wrong and if anyone will be in harm's way. This should be a habit before starting each task performed. • Instruct workers to look in every direction for objects that could strike or crush them. • Do not get between a rock and a hard place. Keep all parts of workers' bodies out of places where something moving could crush them against something else. For example, never stand between a moving vehicle and a wall. • If working near a roadway, never turn your back on traffic and a…

Source excerpt

WASHINGTON State FACE Program Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation # TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION FATALITY NARRATIVE FACE INCIDENT FACTS # Truck Driver Crushed by Freight Pushed Off Flatbed Trailer REPORT #: 71-249-2024 ## SUMMARY A 63-year-old semi-truck driver died after being crushed by a crate pushed off a flatbed trailer. He worked for his employer, a sheet metal roofing manufacturer, for 23 years. His duties included delivering roofing materials to construction sites. REPORT DATE: January 8, 2024 INCIDENT DATE: March 23, 2023 The driver was at a residential construction site where he was delivering roofing materials with a flatbed trailer. The materials consisted of metal sheets bundled in three 56-foot long wood crates and a few smaller crates. The three long, heavier crates were on the driver's side of the trailer. WORKER: 63 years old Location (x) where truck driver was crushed by crate that was pushed off the trailer by a forklift on the other side. ## INDUSTRY: Normally, the driver used his own forklift to unload freight, but the longer load left no room on the trailer to bring it. Instead, he asked construction workers at the site if they could use their company's telehandler forklift to unload the trailer for him. A lead carpenter operated the forklift assisted by spotters at each end of the trailer. They unloaded the smaller crates first from the passenger side of the trailer. The driver then directed the forklift operator to lift two of the longer crates at one time from the same side so he could pull the truck forward from under them. He left the workers and went to the driver's side of the trailer to put cargo straps into the underbody toolbox. As the operator began to lift the crates, the third crate was inadvertently pushed off the driver's side of the trailer. When the construction workers heard the crash, they went around the trailer and found the driver crushed under the fallen crate, which weighed around 2,500 pounds. They used …

Source excerpt

CCOHS CCHST Driving Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail # Driving - Vehicle Inspection ## On this page Why is a vehicle inspection important? When should a vehicle inspection be done? What is an example of a daily vehicle inspection checklist? ## Why is a vehicle inspection important? A vehicle inspection or circle check is a physical and visual inspection of the vehicle before you use it. Making a report of issues helps to make sure the vehicle is safe to use. Use the vehicle manual or manufacturer's guide to help customize your inspection. Report all issues to your supervisor or to individuals responsible for vehicle maintenance. ## When should a vehicle inspection be done? The inspection should be done before using the vehicle, at least daily, and can be done each time you use the vehicle (pre-operation inspection). Walking around your vehicle before driving will also give you the opportunity to look for obstructions or hazards that are in the area that may be a concern when driving (e.g., people, pets, posts, poles, holes, other vehicles, etc.) Please refer to the vehicle owner manual for additional inspection components specific to your vehicle's make and model. NOTE: This document covers typical vehicles such as cars, trucks, and SUVs (less than 3500 km gross vehicle weight). Commercial vehicles, transport trucks, or passenger carrying vehicles (e.g., ambulances, school buses, etc.) may be required to follow more strict legislation. Contact your jurisdiction for more information. ## What is an example of a daily vehicle inspection checklist? Below is a sample inspection checklist. Determine the level of detail needed for your workplace and customize this form to meet your needs. Driving - Vehicle Inspection CCOHS

Source excerpt

CCOHS CCHST Driving Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail # Driving - Winter ## On this page What makes the difference between an ordinary driver and a good one? How should I prepare a vehicle for driving under winter conditions? What should I include in a winter driving kit? How should I prepare for winter driving? How should I drive in winter weather? What should I do if I start to skid? Should I put the vehicle into neutral during a skid? How should I brake on a slippery road? What should I do if I get stuck or stranded in the snow? ## What makes the difference between an ordinary driver and a good one? - An ordinary driver reacts to road situations. - A good driver anticipates crises and avoids them. ## How should I prepare a vehicle for driving under winter conditions? Driving in winter weather - snow, ice, wet and cold - creates a great challenge for vehicles and drivers. Keeping the vehicle in good technical repair reduces the overall chances of any mishap or disaster while driving - particularly in winter weather. To prepare the vehicle for winter driving, give it a complete checkup. Look for the following: ## Electrical system Battery - recharge or replace if the battery is weak. Also, have the charging system checked. Driving - Winter CCOHS

Source excerpt

# SAFETY AWARENESS F1 Date Posted: 08/28/2016 Safety Awareness is like almost everything else we do, learned and not instinctive. We aren't born with awareness for safety concerns... in fact anyone who has a young child or grandchild knows this as they see them going around doing unsafe things constantly. People learn through various means. Some learn by doing, others by watching, and some by reading. Others learn by their mistakes or the mistakes of others which is one reason we post and talk about near misses and the accidents that we've had. ## SAFE BEHAVIORS • Before you begin a job, you consider how to do it safely. • You make sure you know how and when to use personal protective equipment. • As you work, you check your position to reduce strain on your body. • You ensure other workers and those in the area are not exposed to hazards. • While you are working, you become aware of any changes in the area. • You talk with others about safety. Safety is a way of life and should be thought about so often that it becomes second nature. Recognizing hazards is an important part of keeping you and your co-workers safe ## MAKING HAZARD RECOGNITION SECOND NATURE • Review safety procedures for your job and work area on a daily basis. • Understand how unsafe acts can lead to accidents. • Participate in safety training every opportunity you get. • Use your safety knowledge in all aspects of your job. • Help instruct new workers in identifying potential hazards. ## IDENTIFY UNSAFE ACTS • Be aware of your surroundings. • Many hazards are obvious to those who open their eyes and minds to see them. • Correct Potential Hazards • Hazard recognition is valuable only when corrective action is taken. • Report all potential hazards to your supervisor. • Work with your supervisor to make sure the hazard is corrected and communicate with co-workers so they don't cause any potential hazards. • Be the safety coordinator for your work area and stress the importance…

Source excerpt

# RECOMMENDATIONS/DISCUSSION (cont.) ## Recommendation #2: Employers should be aware of and avoid work schedules that may contribute to worker fatigue. (cont.) KENTUCKY State FACE Program Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation FACE Occupational Safety and Health National Institute for NIOSH Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center Bona fide agent for Kentucky Department for Public Health [redacted street address], Suite 242 Lexington, KY [redacted postal code].[redacted phone] beginning work at a time when the body is naturally drowsy likely contributed to his inability to recognize stopped traffic. Companies should be aware of, and avoid, scheduling drivers to work during these high-risk time periods when fatigue is most likely. Recommendation #3: Employers should assure workers obtain adequate rest and educate workers on the dangers of operating vehicles while fatigued. Discussion: According to the victim's spouse, he only obtained 3.5 hours of sleep prior to beginning work the next morning. According to the article, "How Much Sleep Do You Need?" published by WebMD, people do not adapt to getting less sleep than they need. Although a person may be able to proceed, their judgement, reaction time and other functions will likely be off. The article states that common side effects of sleep deprivation include memory problems, depression, inability to focus, and poor decision-making. Additionally, most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep, although some people may need as few as six hours or as many as ten. WebMD studies have proven that sleep deprivation is extremely dangerous. People who failed to obtain adequate sleep before getting into a driving simulator or doing hand-eye coordination task perform as badly as or worse than people who had been under the influence of alcohol 5. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 25 adults report they have fallen asleep while driving within the last 30 days. In 2014,…

Source excerpt

WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY ⑪FACT SHEET Motor vehicle safety for OSHA Oregon OSHA employers and employees Department of Consumer and Business Services Driving might be the most important part of your safety program if your employees spend most of their workday on the road. ## Guidelines for an effective driver safety program Managing driver safety starts with a commitment from the top. An effective driver safety program helps to ensure that employees drive safely, and that vehicles are properly maintained. Be sure to: • Develop a written vehicle safety policy. Tell employees, in writing, what you expect of them when they are drivers and passengers. Employees should also acknowledge, in writing, that they have read and understood vehicle safety policies and procedures. ● Check workers' driving records. Check employees' driving records before they get behind the wheel and annually thereafter. Screen those who have poor driving records. • Investigate accidents. Ensure that all vehicle accidents are properly reported and investigated. • Keep vehicles maintained. Develop procedures that ensure vehicle safety inspections and maintenance are completed on regular schedules. Have employees immediately report mechanical problems to their supervisors. • Reward and discipline. Recognize employees who have exemplary driving records. Make it clear to employees that those who violate safety policies will be disciplined. • Invest in education and training. Ensure that employees understand vehicle safety policy and highway safety rules when they're hired. All employees should have the opportunity to periodically update their knowledge and skills. • Know the rules. The Oregon Vehicle Code Book has Oregon's requirements for vehicle registration, driver licensing, and rules of the road. Oregon OSHA's motor-vehicle safety requirements apply to: - General industry (Subdivision 2/N, [redacted phone]) - Construction (Subdivision 3/0, 1926.601) - Agriculture (Subdivision 4…