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Journey Management

Planning for a Safe TripTraffic accidents are the leading cause of death for oil and gas extraction workers. Many of those deaths can be prevented with careful planning.

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What is Journey Management?A detailed plan that reduces:Unnecessary travel The number of miles driven The risks faced during necessary travel

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Effective InterventionsDescription of programsIn-Vehicle Monitoring Systems (GPS)Record driving behaviors: speeding, harsh acceleration/braking, night driving, etc.Journey ManagementProgram that minimizes unnecessary trips, distances driven and risks with necessary tripsDriver Training and QualificationClassroom and hands-on, defensive driving, winter driving, driving simulators, etc.Management SystemsCompany policies (include rewards and penalties), accident review committeesDriver Fitness and Alertness (e.g. Fatigue)Medical examinations, contracting of hotels, driver rest evaluation, fatigue management trainingSeatbeltsSeatbelt convincer, observations, IVMSDistracted DrivingCell phone policies, passenger observations, 800 numbers

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Risk: Road ConditionsSharp curvesDangerous intersectionsNo shouldersDrivewaysRailroad crossingsIcy bridges

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Risk: Road ConditionsPotholesGravelDustLack of road signageAnimalsOther vehicles

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Risk: Weather HazardsRain, hailIce, snowExtreme temperaturesPoor visibility (darkness, fog)What poor weather do we face?

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Risk: Traffic HazardsRush hour Aggressive driversLight trafficConstruction areasDuring what times and on which roads do we experience bad traffic?

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Risk: Vehicle HazardsLoad instabilityPoor maintenance/repairLack of safety features (ex. airbags)

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Risk: Vehicle HazardsCarrying hazardous materialsVehicles with a high center of gravityDefective lights and signalsWhat other hazards do our vehicles have?

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Risk: Driver HazardsLack of experience/trainingHealth issuesFitness for dutyDistractionsWhat other hazards do our drivers face?

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Hierarchy of ControlsElimination RemoveEngineering RedesignAdministrative Limit exposurePersonal protective equipment (PPE)

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Pre-trip PlanningEliminate trip? (Go, No go)Plan your routeInclude rest breaksConsider the conditionsInspect your vehicle

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FLOWERS: Vehicle Inspection MethodF - FuelL LeaksO OilsW WaterE ElectricR RubberS Safety

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During the TripMonitor your fatigueTake breaksWatch the weatherAvoid distractionsSecure loadsBe aware of your situation

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Post-TripCheck in with your supervisorCommunicate with co-workersInspect your vehicle, and schedule repairs

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Stop the JobWhat is empowerment?You have the power and responsibility to stop the jobExpectation, not a requestYou wont be punished

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Traffic Accidents by the Numbers30% of traffic fatalities involved speeding55% exceeded posted speed limit45% driving too fast for conditions52% of passenger vehicle occupants were unrestrained24% of all traffic crashes are associated with drivers using cell phones and texting

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Defensive Driving HabitsKeep it legalGet in the right frame of mindSet the bar highBe niceRecognize the risks

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Things You Cant ControlWeatherRoad conditionsOther drivers

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Choices You Can ControlAttitudeFocusDistractionsSpeed

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Distracted DrivingDialing a cell phone = increased accident risk of 2.8 times

Text messaging = increased accident risk of 23.2 times

Improper SpeedNumber one unsafe driving behaviorKnow the speed limitCheck the speedometerReduce speed in work zones and school zones

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Anything else is all the same a Distraction!

Types of DistractionVisual distraction Manual distractionCognitive distraction

Simply putAnything that takes your eyes off the road is a distraction.

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Other Factors can injure staffSpeedFalling asleep at the wheelLess than 1 year with employerWorking for small company (fewer than 20 workers)

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Common Distractions 70 95% of drivers*Reaching, leaningAdjusting the radioTalkingEating

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In the Beginning,Distractions Were Few

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They Soon Began to Increase

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Responsibilities Increased, Too

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Introduction of Speed

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Fatal Consequences

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RememberSlow downBuckle upAvoid distractionsLeave earlyGet plenty of restStay alert around aggressive drivers

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Want to be a Better Driver?Plan your trip Focus on drivingAvoid risky behavior

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Focus on DrivingPractice safe following distance rulesKeep eyes moving Avoid deep thoughtChoose relaxing music

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Avoid Risky BehaviorFocus on the roadDont multitaskDont get aggressiveAvoid unnecessary risks

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Fatigue by the Numbers41100,000 crashes/year*Factor in 41% of heavy-truck accidents**Causes 31% of truck driver fatalities**

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Number of Accidents by Time of Day

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Are You Getting Sleepy?44Physical signs:Eyes close or lose focusTrouble keeping head upFrequent yawningBack hurts

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Are You Getting Sleepy?45Mental/emotional signs:Wandering, disconnected thoughtsMemory lapsesOther drivers catch you off guardIrritability, restlessness, impatience

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Are You Getting Sleepy?46Behavioral signs:Failure to check mirrorsErratic shifting, brakingDrifting out of laneUnnecessary speed variationsTailgating

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47What Causes Fatigue?Emotional issuesPhysical issuesConcentrating hardEnvironmentNot enough sleep

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Sleep Disorder Red Flags48Trouble falling/staying asleepKicking, thrashingSore, stiff muscles when you wakeSnoring, gasping

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Sleep Disorder Red Flags49Waking up tiredExperiencing daytime sleepinessFalling asleep at inappropriate times

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Get a Good Nights Sleep50Develop a pre-sleep routinePrepare the roomGet enough sleepBe careful with sleep aids

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Defensive Driving HabitsKeep it legalGet in the right frame of mindSet the bar highBe niceRecognize the risks

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Challenge YourselfSo, Go Ahead and Get Defensive

What steps can you take to improve your defensive driving technique?

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