Equipment Spotter Safety Continuing Education Fourth Quarter 2019

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Equipment Spotter Safety Continuing Education Fourth Quarter 2019 1 -1

Equipment Spotter Safety Continuing Education Fourth Quarter 2019 1 -1

Objectives Upon completion of this continuing education module you should be able to: þ

Objectives Upon completion of this continuing education module you should be able to: þ Define Spotter þ Understand “WHY” spotters are necessary þ See examples of equipment danger zones þ Discuss the Spotters Responsibilities þ Provide examples of common spotter hand signals 1 -2

Why Use a Spotter Session One 1 -3

Why Use a Spotter Session One 1 -3

Common Event s run over a w e h n e h w illed

Common Event s run over a w e h n e h w illed Road worker k ment ip u q e g in k c a by b nd was a f o f f o ll e f d when he ding on id Laborer kille r s a w e h e o backh run over by a oading l n e e w t e b r crushed e v i r d k c u r T iler dock and tra g vehicle n i k c a b y b k hen struc w d e r u j n i r e Work 1 -4

Fatality Statistics Type of Vehicle causing the most Backover fatalities (2005 through 2010) ü

Fatality Statistics Type of Vehicle causing the most Backover fatalities (2005 through 2010) ü ü ü Dump truck Semi truck Straight truck Forklift Garbage truck Pick-up truck 67 40 30 21 20 16 1 -5

Fatality Statistics by Age Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 1 -6

Fatality Statistics by Age Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 1 -6

2017 ET&D Injury Stats l Struck-By 21. 43% l Caught Between 10. 71% l

2017 ET&D Injury Stats l Struck-By 21. 43% l Caught Between 10. 71% l Struck-By/Caught Between Accidents combined • 2 nd leading cause of injuries in 2017 1 -7

Definition Spotter • Someone trained to recognize hazards the operator may not see otherwise

Definition Spotter • Someone trained to recognize hazards the operator may not see otherwise 1 -8

Backing Accidents Common Causes ü Blind spots ü Worksite noises ü Backup alarm not

Backing Accidents Common Causes ü Blind spots ü Worksite noises ü Backup alarm not functioning ü Unaware of other vehicles ü Not looking in direction of travel ü Riding on vehicles 1 -9

When to use a Spotter ü ü ü Backing a vehicle or machinery Moving

When to use a Spotter ü ü ü Backing a vehicle or machinery Moving a vehicle or machinery in a congested area Poor visibility Close proximity Pedestrians/coworkers or other workers Lateral, overhead, or other obstructions 1 -10

Key Points-Session One 1. 2. 3. 4. A spotter is someone trained to recognize

Key Points-Session One 1. 2. 3. 4. A spotter is someone trained to recognize hazards the driver/operator may not see? a. True b. False The spotter should also consider lateral and overhead hazards when spotting? a. True b. False Blind Spots are a leading contributor to backing accidents? a. True b. False In 2017 Struck By/Caught Between Accidents were the 2 nd leading cause of injuries within the ET&D Partnership? a. True b. False 1 -11