WORK RELATED VEHICLE RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE LOCAL AUTHORITY Tadhg Crowley Safety and Environment Manager, Fleet &Technical Training, ESB fleets 2,000 Commercial Vehicles 32M km/ annum Approximately 1,200 vans Driving cars on business Over 2,500 people 17M km/annum Commuting 81% motor vehicles 7% public transport Overseas Staff working abroad on consultancy 50% + of fleet are 4X4 11% walk/ bicycle 2 Control our most serious hazards Working at Heights Electricity           Complete all Pre-Climbing checks Assess forces on pole top Use temporary stays when necessary Use helmet with chinstrap engaged when working aloft  Use connect fall arrest equipment  Ware harness in bucket or Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)  Observe the Controlled Entry Zone Implement the Five Golden Rules Maintain the Close Proximity Zone Implement Live Work Procedures in full Verify Polarity and Rotation where required Implement Cable Identification procedure in full Wear appropriate Arc Protective PPE Driving  Wear Seat Belts at all times where provided  Drive carefully within Speed Limits, allow for road conditions and fatigue  Never drive under influence of intoxicants  Secure all loads carefully  Carry out basic vehicle checks Cabling       Check for e.g. services before digging Shutter/Protect when below 1.25m Protect edges against encroachments Implement correct cable pulling methods Stay clear of equipment under tension Erect suitable signage and barriers Tools and Equipment Safe Behaviours  Visually check before use  Verify within ‘Use Until’ date – where applicable  Use within Safety and Welfare Legislation (SWL) limits of equipment  Treat equipment with respect  Tag/remove faulty equipment       Mechanical Lifting Check Equipment before use Observe SWL of equipment Observe the Exclusion Zone Implement the correct lifting methods Extend stabilisers fully Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safe Behaviours 3 Road safety steering group 2020 Targets: Objectives: 1. Integrate safe driving into business plans 2. Risk Assessments 3. Education & Training 4. Assist the national road safety effort 1. Zero at fault collisions 2. 70% reduction in total collisions 3. 60% reduction ‘P1’ (Serious) collisions Sponsor Group Finance Director ESB Networks BSC and Electric Ireland Innovation Generation & Wholesale Markets Corporate Centre Supported by ESB Road Safety Bureau 4 Road safety programmes • ‘Safe Driving – It’s My Responsibility’ 2004 – 2008 • ‘Achieving Road Safety Excellence Programme’ 2009 – 2011 (Extended to 2012) • Road Safety Strategy 2013 – 2020. ‘Our Journey to Excellence’ 5 Education / awareness 6 Policies / procedures Reverse In – Drive Out Policy Reversing Vehicle Safety Checks 7 Driving licences and towing Driving Licence Requirements 8 Enforcement - Audits  Seat Belt Audits  Vehicle Audits  Driving Audits  Loading Audits 9 Vehicle procurement / specifications Our tender process now includes: • Reversing and Visual Aids • Dual airbags • Factory fitted bulkheads • Panelled floor / sides in vans • Daytime running lights • Vehicle fit-out / load security • Full electric mirrors / electric windows / bluetooth 10 Vehicle procurement / specifications • Wheel nut indicators fitted on all vehicles and equipment • Telematics / Fleet Management Systems (Behaviour and Install) • Warning signals (Audible and Visual) • All weather tyres spec (Minimum) • Vehicle risk assessment • Pilot speed limiters for <3.5t Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Vehicles 11 Driver training • Advanced Driver Training • Specialist Vehicle Training • Young Driver Development Programme • Post-Collision Support Training • Driver Development Training 12 TELEMATICS / Functional Movement Systems (FMS) - Driver Behaviour Harsh braking Idling Speeding Continuous improvement Reduce collisions Acceleration Harsh Turning Apply driver coaching ? Define acceptable behaviour Set business thresholds Monitor thresholds Identify non compliant behaviour Feedback to driver (speeding) 13 Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Regime Planned and Unplanned 14 Collisions • • • • • • Reporting all collisions Report pack in vehicle Investigation procedures Use of internal / external investigators Reports Assessment of Drivers (P1 Collisions) 15 Collision performance Total Class A At Fault Collisions 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 16 Financial benefits • Reduction in Fatalities = €11.6M • Reduction in “P1” (Serious) Collisions = €14.5M • Motor Insurance premiums fell to 25% of 2003 levels • Reduction in collisions implies exposure to potential compensation claims and associated costs. less Source - Goodbody Economic Consultants, Report for Dept. Transport 17 Summary Long history of road safety in ESB On-going commitment to reduce injuries and collisions through: • Cultural change • Road user education • Better vehicles • Better information 19 Please complete your Feedback Form