Vehicle 4 o perator training

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Wednesday, December 30,2015

RECLAMATION AND DREDGING WORKS _BMCT JNPT-

4,THIS PROGRAMME WAS CONDUCTED TO CREATE ABROADER SFETY AWARENESS AMONG THE HEAVYVEHICLEÒPERATORS AND SUPERVISORS.

PREPARED BY SOUMEN MAKARRECLAMATION AND DREDGING WORKS,BMCT(JNPT-4)

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RECLAMATION AND DREDGING WORKS _BMCT JNPT-

4,THIS PROGRAMME WAS CONDUCTED TO CREATE ABROADER SFETY AWARENESS AMONG THE HEAVYVEHICLEÒPERATORS AND SUPERVISORS.

Why driver training

Statistics

Construction Vehicle Hazards

Driver Safety Tips

Traffic Signs

Safety Videos

TODAY’S DISCUSSED POINTSTODAY’S DISCUSSED POINTSWednesday, December 30,

2015

RECLAMATION AND DREDGING WORKS _BMCTJNPT

-4,THIS PROGRAMME WAS CONDUCTED TOCREATE A BROADER SFETY AWARENESS AMONGTHE HEAVY VEHICLEÒPERATORS ANDSUPERVISORS.

Why driver training

Statistics

Construction Vehicle Hazards

Driver Safety Tips

Traffic Signs

Safety Videos

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WHY DRIVER TRAINING?WHY DRIVER TRAINING?

Driving is somethingwe all do daily.

It’s the mostdangerous thing we do,and is the number onekiller of those under50 years of age.

It’s responsible forover 50% of all work-related fatalities.




Driving is somethingwe all do daily.

It’s the mostdangerous thing we do,and is the number onekiller of those under50 years of age.

It’s responsible forover 50% of all work-related fatalities.

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STATISTICS Wednesday, December 30,2015



Figure-1: Total number of road accidents, persons killed, andpersons injured during 2002-2011

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STATISTICS Wednesday, December 30,2015



Figure 2: Number of persons killed per ten thousand vehiclesduring 1970-2011

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ACCIDENT PRONE ZONEWednesday, December 30,

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Leading cause of death in ages 15-24Results :Every 3 minutes, an Indian dies in a roadaccident

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STATISTICS VARIOUS MODE ROAD ACCIDENTWednesday, December 30,

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Figure 3: Road accident deaths by various modes oftransport during 2012.

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WHY ACCIDENT OCCURE DRIVER SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY

Most frequent causes ofaccidents

●Inattention to detail●Speeding●Driving too fast forconditions




Drivers & Operators are responsiblefor safe operation of companyvehicle & equipment because!

Company’s name rides with youwherever you go!

Company driver’s & truck becomesadvertisement that can build goodwill and respect for your company 8



CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE HAZARDS

Three (3) Basic Hazardtypes:

OperatingHazards

Parking Hazards Maintenance

Hazards




Three (3) Basic Hazardtypes:

OperatingHazards

Parking Hazards Maintenance

Hazards

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OPERATING HAZARDS1.Rollovers

Exceeding the Load Limits

Inadequate loading methods.

Operating too fast for condition

2.Striking workers/pedestrian

Inadequate brakes

Malfunctioning back-up alarms

Nneglects to check blind spot

Improperly barricade areas frompedestrian access

3.Striking Overhead Objects (Inadequateclearance)

Inadequate clearances

Knocking down overhead wires and treebranches

Cab potentially becomes energizedwhen vehicle /equipment hits overheadwires (shock hazards)!




1.Rollovers

Exceeding the Load Limits

Inadequate loading methods.

Operating too fast for condition

2.Striking workers/pedestrian

Inadequate brakes

Malfunctioning back-up alarms

Nneglects to check blind spot

Improperly barricade areas frompedestrian access

3.Striking Overhead Objects (Inadequateclearance)

Inadequate clearances

Knocking down overhead wires and treebranches

Cab potentially becomes energizedwhen vehicle /equipment hits overheadwires (shock hazards)!

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PARKING HAZARDS

Major Hazardassociated withparked constructionvehicles?

Struck by othervehicles (traffic)

Employee parkingshould be away fromconstruction workzones!

“Only Operatingconstruction equipment“ is acceptable




Major Hazardassociated withparked constructionvehicles?

Struck by othervehicles (traffic)

Employee parkingshould be away fromconstruction workzones!

“Only Operatingconstruction equipment“ is acceptable

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MAINTENANCE HAZARDS

Refueling vehiclesand equipment? (ifso):

1.Provide training on safeprocedures for refueling,maintenance and repair!

2.Performlockout/tag outas required.

3.Chock disabledequipment




Refueling vehiclesand equipment? (ifso):

1.Provide training on safeprocedures for refueling,maintenance and repair!

2.Performlockout/tag outas required.

3.Chock disabledequipment 12



PREVENTION TECHNIQUES

1. Strategies (General):A. Always followed terminal safety rule and safe

procedure Use of hard hats & high visibility vestsare vital!

2. All drivers must be trained in the safe

operation of vehicle & equipment

3. Perform regular maintenance!A. Brakes must be able to stop and hold fully loaded

equipment.B. Verify back-up alarms work!C. Check for nearby workers before starting machine

(Circle of Safety)D. use mirrors!E. Make sure glass is not distorted.F. Maintain a safe distance from electrical lines




1. Strategies (General):A. Always followed terminal safety rule and safe

procedure Use of hard hats & high visibility vestsare vital!

2. All drivers must be trained in the safe

operation of vehicle & equipment

3. Perform regular maintenance!A. Brakes must be able to stop and hold fully loaded

equipment.B. Verify back-up alarms work!C. Check for nearby workers before starting machine

(Circle of Safety)D. use mirrors!E. Make sure glass is not distorted.F. Maintain a safe distance from electrical lines

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PRE-TRIP & POST TRIP INSPECTION

Take a walk around your vehicle.1. Windows clean?2. Lights/signals clean & working.3. Tires properly inflated / tread wear.4. Fluid leaks on the ground.5. Check the level of coolant in radiator.6. Check engine oil, steering fluid and

hydraulic fluid.7. Check the battery.8. Report any broken or defective equipment.9. Verify back up alarm is audible!.10. Check belts! Report any worn or loose

belts.




Take a walk around your vehicle.1. Windows clean?2. Lights/signals clean & working.3. Tires properly inflated / tread wear.4. Fluid leaks on the ground.5. Check the level of coolant in radiator.6. Check engine oil, steering fluid and

hydraulic fluid.7. Check the battery.8. Report any broken or defective equipment.9. Verify back up alarm is audible!.10. Check belts! Report any worn or loose

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IINSIDENSIDE THETHE VVEHICLEEHICLE

1. Check Seat Belts

2. Check Mirrors

3. Check horn, headlights, blinkers,and emergencyflashers & wipers,reverse horn

4. Verify backupalarm is working

5. Check fuel gauges




1. Check Seat Belts

2. Check Mirrors

3. Check horn, headlights, blinkers,and emergencyflashers & wipers,reverse horn

4. Verify backupalarm is working

5. Check fuel gauges

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ENTERING JOB-SITES AND BACKING

Entering Job-sites1.Stay 3 to 4 seconds behind.

2.Check area thoroughly.3.Watch for workers in the area.4.Do not drive sideway on hills.5.Keep your eyes moving.

Check your mirrors every 5 seconds

6.Look for obstacles:-stack materials, standing /running vehicles, pedestrians,phone /power lines, gas line/any others pipe line ,septic

systems etc.

BackingBacking

Use extreme caution!Use a helper (spotter) when possible! Consider using hand signals!

Look at your path. Back slowly. Back to the driver’s side when possible




Entering Job-sites1.Stay 3 to 4 seconds behind.

2.Check area thoroughly.3.Watch for workers in the area.4.Do not drive sideway on hills.5.Keep your eyes moving.

Check your mirrors every 5 seconds

6.Look for obstacles:-stack materials, standing /running vehicles, pedestrians,phone /power lines, gas line/any others pipe line ,septic

systems etc.

BackingBacking

Use extreme caution!Use a helper (spotter) when possible! Consider using hand signals!

Look at your path. Back slowly. Back to the driver’s side when possible 16



FEW TRAFFIC SIGNSWednesday, December 30,

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FEW TRAFFIC SIGNSWednesday, December 30,

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TRAFFIC SIGNS

A RED light means that you must come to a full stop behindthe stop line. Remember, the crossing of stop line is anoffence. You have to remain there until the light turns green.

The AMBER colour light means CAUTION. When theamber light turns on it gives you a signal to be ready for thego.




The AMBER colour light means CAUTION. When theamber light turns on it gives you a signal to be ready for thego.

AGREEN light means GO through the intersection carefullyand slowly.

Flashing RED light means you must come to a full stop andmay proceed only when the road is safe and clear.

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DRIVERS HAND SIGNALS

Signal for slowing down.

Signal for allowing overtaking.




Signal for left turn

Signal for right turn.

Signal for stopping.

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ROAD MARKINGS ACROSS THE ROAD

This is called a STOP LINE. Stop Line painted before the edge of the roadintersection and it meant whenever the traffic is expected to stop, youshould have to stop your vehicle just before the stop line. The jumping orcrossing of the stop line is an offence.

The alternate black and white lines painted across the road are called zebra-crossing or PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. This is the place through whichpedestrians used to cross the road. Be careful and stop your vehicle beforesuch pedestrian crossing whenever necessary.

These parallel broken white lines are called GIVE WAY LINEand it meant that you have to give way to oncoming traffic onmajor road ahead of you.




These parallel broken white lines are called GIVE WAY LINEand it meant that you have to give way to oncoming traffic onmajor road ahead of you.

This continuous white line is called BARRIER LINE. It indicatesthat driver should not overtake in this area.

These broken white lines separate a road in to a two lane road. Theselines generally used as centre line in two-way roads. It is veryessential for traffic safety.

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FEW TRAFFIC SIGNS

These broken white lines are called lane separators. It is usedas lane markings in a road on same direction.

This type of continuous parallel two white lines means that driver is notpermitted to overtaking.




A continuous yellow colour line at the edge of road indicates that novehicle will be allowed to park on the side of the road.

Abroken white line if changing in to a solid continuous white lineit indicates that no lane changing will allow till the continuouswhite line becomes a broken line again.

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