Safety Talk 18 / 1

Safety Talk 18
Road Vehicle Safety
Safety Talk 18 / 2
Objectives
Understand the
risk of driving
on refinery or
open roads
Know how to
prevent driving
accidents

In BP more are killed by vehicles than anything else
Road Vehicle Safety
Safety Talk 18 / 3
Understanding the Risk
MOMENTUM = mass x velocity
Light vehicle going slow little damage
Slow large vehicle or fast small vehicle great momentum
Passengers decelerate greatly in crash need seat belts
Safety Talk 18 / 4
Take Pride in Safety
Anticipate
Stay in Control



Prevent Accidents by better driving behaviour
Driving Behaviour
Safety Talk 18 / 5
Take Pride in Safety
Stick to principles of good driving
Want to arrive safely
Expect others mistakes
pedestrians
and cyclists too
Safety is in your hands
Show patience
avoid antagonism
Safety Talk 18 / 6
Anticipate
Plan your journey avoid problems
Only start if you have answered Yes to these
Do I know the road ?
Do I know this vehicle ?
Am I fit to drive ?
Is it roadworthy ?
Safety Talk 18 / 7
Stay in Control
Mirror
Always use mirrors to see whats around you
Look behind, to the sides and in front of you
Turn your head to avoid blind spots like motorcyclists
Safety Talk 18 / 8
Stay in Control
Positioning
Get into position before manoeuvre
Manoeuvre without endangering others
Select the right speed and gear in time
Pick up speed progressively afterwards
Be ready for any hazard
Safety Talk 18 / 9
Stay in Control
Signalling
Use indicators
(at right time) if needed
not as an afterthought
Use your horn to warn
never to scold
Use only approved signals
flashing headlights confuse
Use hazard lights for emergency
not as permission to park
Safety Talk 18 / 10
Stay in Control
Braking and Accelerating
Know stopping distance
on different surfaces.
Always brake and
accelerate gently
(too much wears
out tyres and
passengers)
Safety Talk 18 / 11
Tail piece
Your approach; most important factor
Keep thinking about hazards
Allow more space and time
Alcohol and control are not mixers
dont drink at all
Always religiously pedantically:
keep to the speed limit
wear seat belt even if not law its PPE
check your vehicle particularly tyres and brakes
condemn close following and dangerous overtaking
TAKE PRIDE IN SAFETY
Safety Talk 18 / 12
Quiz
1. Name the three main elements of driving behaviour ?
2. What is momentum ?
3. Name three elements in planning your journey ?
4. Which two driving faults should be condemned ?
5. Name three ways to show you take pride in safe driving ?
6. Why is attention to road accidents so important for BP ?
7. What causes most accidents ?
8. What is the main safety factor in using mirrors ?
9. What are the most important items to check on your vehicle ?
10. How should you accelerate ?