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ROAD SAFETY – INDIA’S BIGGEST EMERGING CHALLENGE

▪ India with just 1% of the vehicular population accounts for 10% of the Road Fatalities. ▪ A multicultural, multi-religious democracy of more than one billion has 29 official languages. ▪ With its size, population, diversity, urbanization and motorization; Road Safety is the biggest emerging challenge.

A few facts:

• One serious road accident in the

country occurs every minute and 16 die on Indian roads every hour.

• 1214 road crashes occur every day in

India.

• Two wheelers account for 25% of total

road crash deaths.

• 20 children under the age of 14 die

every day due to road crashes in in the country.

• 377 people die every day, equivalent

to a jumbo jet crashing every day.

• Top 10 Cities with the highest

number of Road Crash Deaths (Rank –Wise): Delhi (City) Chennai Jaipur Bengaluru Mumbai Kanpur Lucknow Agra

Commercial Road Safety Statistics on per 10,000 Km

• Total Number of Persons Killed in Road Accidents per

10,000 Km of Roads

• 2013 (45586)
• 2014 (42137)
• 2015 (42899)

Commercial Road Safety Statistics on per 10,000 Vehicles

• Total Number of Persons Killed in Road Accidents per

10,000 Vehicles

• 2013 : 1027
• 2014 : 949
• 2015 : 869

Commercial Road Safety Statistics on per lakh Population

• Total Number of Persons Injured in Road Accidents Per Lakh

Population - 2013 (1510)

• Total Number of Persons Injured in Road Accidents Per Lakh

Population- 2014 (1436)

• Total Number of Persons Injured in Road Accidents Per Lakh

Population -2015 (1443)

• Total Number of Persons Injured in Road Accidents Per Lakh

Population -2016 (1417)

Ris isks

• Driving is a very common situation but:
• 1.17 million deaths due to road accidents occur each year world-

wide

• In India, more than 150,000 people are killed each year in traffic
• accidents. That's about 400 fatalities a day (approx. 17 per Hours)

The Driver

What causes most accid idents?

• Acts to cause an accident - Deliberate Acts of Rule Breaking - e.g.

speeding, illegal overtaking, Drunken driving, Overloaded vehicles.

• Fails to act to prevent an accident - e.g. not looking ahead, not

driving defensively

• Fails to act to reduce the consequences of an accident - e.g. does

not ensure seatbelts are worn

Immediate factors

 Inappropriate speed  Inattention  Falling asleep  Travelling too close  Excessive alcohol  Drugs  Adverse weather  Vehicle defects  Highway conditions  Driver distractions

Underlying factors

 Internal pressure  Inadequate sleep  Congestion/stress  Poor journey planning  Time management  Poor routeing  Vehicle maintenance  Driver attitude  Inadequate experience

Contributing Factors

 Inclement weather  Hazardous road conditions  More commuters due to suburban sprawl  Wide use of mobile telematics: cell phones, wireless computers, pagers, navigational aids  Psychosocial-stress, personal troubles, work disputes, impairment  Elaborate entertainment systems in the vehicle – the “boom” generation  Road and Traffic Design  Lack of Enforcement  Substance Abuse  Aggressive drivers/road rage  Lack of formal training

Some Other contributing Factors

Why minimizing risks for commercial and logistic vehicles?

❖As a business, what would happen if one of your employees was seriously injured? ❖As an owner-operator how do you ensure that you are staying safe on the road? ❖If something were to happen, how would it impact your premiums, personal life, and business reputation? ❖The effects of commercial vehicle crashes are both very human and can have a big impact on your business' bottom line. ❖Healthy, safe drivers are engaged employees. Road safety matters because it's essential for the continued success of your business.

Why Focus On Behaviors?

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At-Risk Behavior

Crash-Relevant Conflict

Near Crash Crash Fatal Crash

Driver reasons accounted for the overwhelming majority of the critical reasons – 87% for the trucks and

– 92% for passenger vehicles

Top critical reasons

– Driver decision errors

• Driving too fast for conditions

– Driver Recognition errors

• Inattention
• Inadequate surveillance

Note: Adapted from Heinrich et. al.,1980

The challenge

• Road accidents affect drivers and passengers, but also vulnerable

pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists.

• Accidents are caused by many factors, including human behaviour –

both drivers and other road users, vehicle standards and technology, infrastructure and road traffic systems, and emergency service response.

• Making our roads safer requires a comprehensive approach that covers

all causes of accidents and commercial road transport has a key role to play in this.

• Lousy Weather, Rush Hour Traffic, and construction zones.

Solutions

• To develop standards for commercial vehicles and how they are

used for passengers and cargo.

• Train professional drivers and managers on safety as most road

accidents are caused by human error. Training helps drivers to meet high standards and makes our roads safer.

• Raise awareness and promote the sharing of best practice amongst

commercial operators.

Im Improvement opportunities

• Develop safety policy
• Develop Road safety plan
• Build safe work procedures
• Recruit safe drivers
• Help employees to build or maintain their driving

skills

• Prevent driver fatigue
• Eliminate distracted driving on the job
• Reduce wildlife collisions
• Provide Tools for safer winter and reduced visibility

driving

Responsibilities

• The Responsibilities section should answer broad questions including:
• Who “owns” or is ultimately responsible for the road safety plan?
• Who will communicate the plan to staff?
• Who is responsible for ensuring the hazard assessment is completed?
• Who will draft policies and procedures?
• Who will conduct inspections?
• Who will control documents, compile results and prepare reports or

summaries for review?

• Who will review the plan, and how often will they do that?

Hazard Inventory and Risk Assessment

• To identify hazards and assess risks.
• Implement the control measure to mitigate the risk.
• Explain the recommended controls to concern person.
• Don’t neglect acting on “small” hazards; sometimes it takes years to

reduce risks associated with tough hazards, but you can take quick, easy steps to effectively manage issues that are readily within your control.

Journey Management

• What process will employees and supervisors use to determine if travel or

driving is necessary at all?

• What practical alternatives exist (e.g. online meetings, teleconferences,

public transportation, air travel, walking, etc.)?

• Must supervisors or managers approve any or all driving?
• Under what circumstances is driving not acceptable?
• If driving is selected as the transportation method, what are the steps

employees will take to confirm they are fit to drive, check that vehicles are ready to go, and select a time and route that minimizes exposure to hazards?

• What check-in system will employees use to confirm their safe arrival? What

emergency procedures will staff activate if an employee misses their check- in?

Confirming Driver Qualifications

• What process will be used to evaluate each driver’s skills and driving

performance-in-house or third-party assessment (e.g. driving instructor)?

• How frequently will managers confirm an employee has a valid driver’s

license appropriate to the vehicles they will operate? At time of hire? Annually? More often?

• How often will employees be required to provide a current driver’s abstract?

Who will review abstracts? What happens if a driver has accumulated “too many” penalty points?

• Are employees required to advise the employer if their license is suspended
• r if they have a medical condition that could affect their ability to operate a

motor vehicle?

Driver Education and Training

• What skills and behaviours do employees need to complete driving

Assignments safely?

• Are there general skill requirements common to “all” drivers? Do some

vehicles, routes or circumstances require specialized skills?

• What education, training and instructional resources will be used to

provide and build those skills?

• What resources are available?
• What methods are most effective in developing requisite abilities?
• What methods will you use to verify competency (e.g. “show me”

evaluation, written test, oral quiz)?

• How often will education be repeated, reinforced and updated?

Vehicle Preparedness

• What selection criteria will managers apply to ensure vehicles are capable of

performing intended work? Will front-wheel drive work or is all-wheel drive necessary? Heavy duty or light duty? What equipment and safety features are required? Which vehicle types or equipment are not acceptable?

• How often will vehicles be inspected? Which items will be inspected?
• Who will conduct inspections? How will they be documented? What

conditions or defects render a vehicle inoperable?

• To what standards will work vehicles be maintained-manufacturer’s

recommendations or a more rigorous standard? What documentation is necessary? Who will review maintenance records?

Supervision

• How will supervisors observe and assess drivers? Will they conduct

regular ride-along?

• How often will driver reviews occur?
• What criteria or items will supervisors observe and evaluate?
• What documentation is necessary? What feedback is provided to each

employee?

Distracted Driving

• Driving while distracted has become the leading cause of crashes and
• fatalities. Talking or texting on a phone while driving is the biggest part
• f the problem. It’s not just teens who are a concern–too many drivers
• f all types-managers hurrying to a meeting, supervisors directing

employees, real estate agents, workers driving a well-labelled company vehicle and professional drivers operating big rigs–have been observed engaged in cell phone conversations, texting, or fiddling with their navigation or audio system.

Fatigue Management

Fatigue is the body’s response to continued Physical or Mental Activity or Sleep Loss. Fatigue results from:

• Working for extended periods of time
• Not getting enough sleep
• Prolonged physical activity
• Irregular work schedules
• Poor physical and environmental conditions

Fatigue is a leading contributor to motor vehicle crashes. Road safety program will describe the steps the organization and drivers will take to manage fatigue.

General Driving Practices

• Wearing a seatbelt when driving and requiring passengers to do so.
• Observing and obeying posted speed limits.
• Compliance with Electronic Communication Devices laws, and

expectations around use of other devices or equipment not covered by that law (if not addressed in a Distracted Driving Policy).

• Prohibition against operating a vehicle when impaired by fatigue,

alcohol or prescription/non-prescription/illicit drugs.

• Expectations of the conduct and activities of passengers if allowed (e.g.

no horseplay).

• Whether employees are permitted to carry pets.
• Cargo securement

General Driving Practices

• Ergonomics–adjusting mirrors, seat and headrest before driving, taking

breaks during long trips, organizing and stowing items in the cab, etc.

• Rules for operating a motor vehicle on a work site or in restricted zones
• Expectation that drivers conscientiously self-assess to confirm they are

fit to drive before operating a vehicle (well-rested, mind on task, etc.)

• Not smoking in work vehicles
• Transportation of flammable, volatile or otherwise hazardous materials

goods

Pre-driving verifications

• Before driving ensure that the vehicle is in good condition:
• tyres
• lights
• inside and outside rear-view mirrors
• windows
• level of liquids (oil - brake fluid - coolant…)

look for any leak

• brakes
• Seat-belt (front and back)
• Do not take the vehicle if one of these equipment is damaged.

• Develop safety policy
• Develop Road safety plan
• Build safe work procedures
• Recruit safe drivers
• Help employees to build or maintain their

driving skills

• Prevent driver fatigue
• Eliminate distracted driving on the job
• Reduce wildlife collisions
• Provide Tools for safer winter and reduced

visibility driving

Improvement opportunities

Are you fi fit t to drive?

• Have a current driving licence
• Do not drink alcohol before driving
• Ensure you are not under drug prescriptions

that unfit you to drive

• Have your eyesight yearly checked
• Be fully rested

When driving

• Respect road traffic signs and rules
• Respect safety distance between vehicles
• Be concentrated on what you are doing, do not

use cell phone,

• Wear your seat-belt and ensure passengers are

wearing it until you are parked,

• Take care and anticipate as much as possible

the act of other road users

• Stay calm
• Let other drivers know what you intend to do
• Make regular breaks

An employer is responsible for: ❖ Ensuring that any equipment, including a company vehicle, is maintained in good condition ❖ Supervision of the employee ❖ Special driver training

Employer's Responsibility

❖ Develop and implement safety, maintenance and training policies ❖ Set safety specifications for vehicles ❖ Monitor and update policies with respect to maintenance and driver competence ❖ Enforce seat belt use ❖ Implement fitness for duty policy ❖ Develop policy on use of cell phones and other telematics ❖ Defensive driver training after date of hire and Review training and assessment every 3 years ❖ Vehicle inspections and emission inspections on a regular basis

Steps for Safe Driving Program

Vehicle Monitoring Device (VMD)

• A mechanical/electronic system which records and transmits to a

portal key driving performance information

• A black box of sorts for vehicles to record (with set thresholds):

➢Location (via GPS) ➢Speed/RPMs ➢Harsh or rapid bumps, turns, acceleration and brakes ➢Impact/crash data ➢Seatbelt use ➢Trip duration/mileage

Rule for Drivers

Drıver has to obey these rules whıle drıvıng

• No smoking,
• No food, or alcohol
• No mobile phone
• Speed limits
• Working Hours,Max. 9hrs work in a day.
• Max 3 hrs non-stop driving.
• After 3 hrs non-stop driving, has to give 30 min.

break

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