FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 Three contractors died with 58 injured, 31 seriously 1

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 A heavy duty bus approached a crossroads travelling at approximately 53 kph on a graded road at the same time as a HGV tipper approached from the left Simple! What could go wrong ? ? ? 2

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 Discuss in your team: • • • What could go wrong in this operation ? Any hazards/dangers? What if ……. ? Any controls needed? How would you minimise the risk? 3

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 What went wrong? * The bus drove across the junction without stopping at the STOP sign. 4

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 Discuss in your team: As a Driver: - How will you prevent this accident happening to you? - What will you not do which will prevent this happening to you? 5

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 Some other issues to consider: • Why do you think the driver chose not to stop? – – – • Was he under pressure to reach his destination? Was he aware of the consequences of his activity? Was he competent to drive the bus safely? Do you check all of your passengers are wearing seatbelts? Do these issues add to the risk ? How do you combat that increased risk? 6

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 Learnings: These fatalities occurred as a result of a) b) c) d) Not stopping at the mandatory STOP sign Failure to adhere to Defensive Driving Techniques STOP Intervention being ineffective Ineffective resolution of unsafe conditions by Contractors/PDO These three people would be among us if these rules had been followed 7

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 Learnings for you from the incident……. . • Ensure everyone in the vehicle always wears seatbelts • Always obey traffic laws and STOP at junctions • Adhere to Signage on the road • Always drive at speeds safe for the conditions • Do not be pressured into rushing a journey • Have you any more ideas for preventing this incident happening again? 8

FATALITY MULTIPLE FATALITIES 5 th 2008 5 th. APRIL April 2008 Some more serious reminders…. from 2007 9