Safety Programs Flashcards
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Employees are responsible for what guidelines in the fleet safety program? (p.72)
- safe operation of their vehicles
- possession of a valid driver’s license
- inspection of the vehicle
- reports of any vehicle crashes
What is the vehicle operator responsible for regarding the vehicle? (p.72)
checking the safety and general condition of the vehicle including gas, oil, lights, brakes and completing pre and post trip inspection forms
List when an employee should not operate a vehicle or equipment (p.72-73)
- for any purpose for which its not designed
- beyond its design limits
- in areas which it was not designed
- a manner that may cause damage through neglect, misuse, improper techniques or handling
List some policies for transporting employees? (p.73)
- no more than 3 employees should ride in the front seat or cab of a vehicle
- each seat should have a seatbelt
- each person should use the seatbelt
- person should not ride or work from the bed while vehicle is in motion
Explain some of the things to think about when transporting equipment, packages, or other materials that could become projectiles in the event of a crash. (p.73)
- smaller items should be transported in the trunk of passenger vehicles (laptops, briefcases, tools etc)
- pickups should have secured storage such as tool boxes or camper shells if regularly used to transport items that could insure the driver/passengers in the event of a crash
- vans used in regular transport should have a barrier between cargo and passengers
What should drivers adhere to when they are operating company vehicles? (p.73)
adhere to all traffic laws and regulations and in a manner to avoid injury to persons or property
What should employees think about when they are parking their vehicles? (p.73-74)
- should remove the keys and lock the vehicles
- should not park on the wrong side of the street or highway unless mandatory to perform a job
- use all signs, cones, lights and warning devices as required by law when parked or in a public travel lane
- use all parking brakes, lockout devices and other safety methods when parking equipment
What do front line supervisors do to ensure the success of daily operations? (p.74)
- ensuring all drivers have valid license and acknowledge the fleet policy
- ensure only authorized personnel operate the company vehicles
- observe drivers of their job functions and correct unsafe practices
- review preventable vehicle crashes with employees
- make sure all unsafe vehicles are not in service until repaired
- follow all decisions cascaded from safety committee
What are some of the responsibilities that managers take on? (p.74-75)
- develop fleet policy and procedures
- employ drivers with good driving records
- review all crash reports and initiate crash processes
- ensure all vehicles are up to date on PM and safety inspections
- establish inspection policies
- support driver training program
What are some of the typical responsibilities of the fleet safety committee? (p.75)
- assist management to implement the fleet safety program
- develop and implement safety training program
- review crash reports and make recommendations for remedial actions
What two words is the word telematics a combination of? (p.76)
telecommunications and informatics
What is the definition of telematics? (p.76)
an integrated use of information and communications technology. Technology of sending, receiving and storing information relating to remote objects.
What does an in-vehicle monitoring system register? (p.76)
IVMS monitors safety-relevant driving behavior:
speed
hard acceleration/deceleration
seatbelt use etc.
What can an in-vehicle monitoring system be used for? (p.76)
used to provide feedback to drivers and objection information in a post-incident process
What is one of the biggest challenges of implementing a telematics program within the fleet? (p.76)
drivers may consider IVMS to be too intrusive
How can you overcome the challenge of implementing a telematics program within the fleet? (p.76)
FM should use positive communication about the purpose of telematics and emphasize driver safety objective
What does a typical modern connected car contain? (p.76)
contains up to 70 ECUs (Electronic control units) and 100 million lines of code
Where does vulnerability exist within a vehicle’s wireless communication functions ? (p.77)
becomes a target for cyber criminals due to wireless connections like wifi and bluetooth or third party devices
What key areas need to be looked at when implementing cyber security systems? (p.76-77)
OEMs are required by National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act to ensure systems are designed free of unreasonable risks to motor safety
What role does the driver play in the driver vehicle road close loop system? (p.49)
The controller and major evaluator of how to approach driving situations
List the factors that make the driver the weakest part in the driver vehicle road closed loop system (p.49)
- experience levels
- emotions
- driving preference
- age
- gender
What are the driver’s intentions and behavior based off? (p.49)
Their own unique driving style
What are the three largest areas of issue for the driver? (p.49-50)
speeding
aggressive driving
distracted driving
What are the benefits of eliminating aggressive driving? (p.50)
improve gas mileage
reduce tire wear
Reduce vehicle maintenance
