<p> ToolboxToolbox TalkTalk 2006 </p><p>A meeting of frontline workers and senior executives Date ______www.safetystanddown.ca Company ______</p><p>Toolbox Talk—Driving</p><p>Before doing this toolbox talk, you can refresh your driving safety knowledge by visiting the Enform website at www.enform.ca and going to Safety Services>Projects>Driving. You’ll find many documents and linked web pages you can read to get more information on the topics below, including collision statistics, causes, contributing factors, and driving hazards and controls. </p><p>Reinforce your workplace safety message by speaking to workers on these topics:</p><p>Introduction  There is an urgent need for workplace safety: the ripple effect of injuries is devastating (family, co-workers, company).  Why discuss driving safety? Collisions are the leading cause of unintentional injury for Albertans under 30. And 89% of them are the result of driver error. They are the most common hazardous activity people do each day—on and off the job.  Here are some recent driving-related incidents and what we have learned from them.</p><p>Before hitting the road</p><p>Make sure you have the correct training and qualifications:  defensive driving training or driving safety awareness training,  right class of license for vehicle used, and  clean driver’s abstract. Inspect your vehicle’s condition, contents, and cargo:  pre-trip inspections and tire safety,  safety and survival equipment (see below for details),  cargo in the cab, and  securing cargo. Make sure you’re properly using the PPE, safety, and survival equipment for driving:  seatbelts,  head restraints,  air bags,  anti-lock braking system (ABS),  communication device and radio (for road/weather updates),  fire extinguisher and first aid kit, and  survival kit.</p><p>Hazardous roads, weather, and traffic</p><p>Be aware of road-related hazards:  road surface,  construction,  underpasses and bridges,  country roads, and  mountain roads. Be aware of weather-related hazards:  summer weather (fog, rain, lightning, hail, tornados, and floods), and  winter weather (freezing rain, ice, black ice, snow, blowing snow, and whiteouts). Be aware of traffic-related hazards:  pedestrians,  bicycles,  animals,  other vehicles, and  trains.</p><p>Hazardous driver conditions</p><p>Be aware of the hazards and consequences of impairment:  fatigue,  medication and medical conditions, and  alcohol and drugs. Be aware of the hazards and consequences of distractions—one of the most common factors in collisions:  in the driver’s head (daydreaming, emotions, etc.),  in the vehicle (cell phones, electronics, passengers, eating/drinking, etc.), and  outside the vehicle (heavy traffic, construction, roadside emergencies, signage, etc.).</p><p>Preventing, avoiding, and surviving collisions</p><p>The best idea is prevention, so watch for these common problem zones:  speeding,  passing and lane changing,  following too close,  going through intersections, and  backing up. The next thing to know is how to avoid a collision if it is about to happen, using these options:  stopping quickly,  turning quickly, and  speeding past. The last thing to consider is survival, including what to do if you’re involved in or witness a crash:  moving vehicles out of the way,  not standing between the crash and traffic,  not smoking and turning off ignitions of damaged vehicles,  staying away from downed powerlines,  contacting emergency services,  not moving injured people unless they are in danger from explosion, fire, etc., and  using first aid training as appropriate. A good driver is a defensive driver</p><p>What the concept of defensive driving means: courtesy, caution, common sense. Here are some defensive driving tips to remember:  looking ahead,  leaving a space cushion,</p><p> using eye contact with others on the road,  using mirrors and checking gauges,  using signal lights,  following the rules and speed limits,  driving according to vehicle limitations and road/weather conditions,  being on the lookout for other vehicles and driver behaviours, and  not having an “it’s my right of way” attitude.</p><p>Special considerations for offroading</p><p>Many workers also have to drive offroad vehicles such as ATVs, snowmobiles, or even boats. You should talk to them about the following:  being prepared (including driver training and qualifications),  vehicle condition, contents, and cargo,  using PPE and safety equipment properly, and  watching for terrain and weather hazards. </p><p>You may also wish to discuss your safe work practices and procedures for working alone.</p><p>What can I do to help?  I take safety personally as a senior executive because... (give reasons).  I am committed to seeing you go home safely to your family at the end of the day.</p><p>Closing  We need your input. If you have an unaddressed safety concern about driving or any other topic, let us know. Talk to your supervisor, your manager, or even me.</p><p>Follow-up notes</p><p>______</p>