Journey Management Planning for a Safe Trip

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Journey ManagementPlanning for a Safe Trip
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Agenda

• What is journey management?
• What hazards do you face?
• How does planning help you get to your
  destination safely?

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What is Journey Management?

• A detailed plan that reduces
• Unnecessary travel
• The number of miles driven
• The risks faced during necessary travel

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Risk Road Conditions

• Sharp curves
• Dangerous intersections
• No shoulders
• Driveways
• Railroad crossings
• Icy bridges

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Risk Road Conditions

• Potholes
• Gravel
• Dust
• Lack of road signage
• Animals
• Other vehicles

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Risk Weather Hazards

• Rain, hail
• Ice, snow
• Extreme temperatures
• Poor visibility (darkness, fog)
• What poor weather do we face?

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Risk Traffic Hazards

• Rush hour
• Aggressive drivers
• Light traffic
• Construction areas
• During what times and on which roads do we
  experience bad traffic?

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Risk Vehicle Hazards

• Load instability
• Poor maintenance/repair
• Lack of safety features (ex. airbags)

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Risk Vehicle Hazards

• Carrying hazardous materials
• Vehicles with a high center of gravity
• Defective lights and signals
• What other hazards do our vehicles have?

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Risk Driver Hazards

• Lack of experience/training
• Health issues
• Fitness for duty
• Distractions
• What other hazards do our drivers face?

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Hierarchy of Controls

1. Elimination Remove
2. Engineering Redesign
3. Administrative Limit exposure
4. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Pre-trip Planning

• Eliminate trip? (Go, No go)
• Plan your route
• Include rest breaks
• Consider the conditions
• Inspect your vehicle

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FLOWERS Vehicle Inspection Method

• F - Fuel
• L Leaks
• O Oils
• W Water
• E Electric
• R Rubber
• S Safety

Acknowledgement HESS Corporation
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During the Trip

• Monitor your fatigue
• Take breaks
• Watch the weather
• Avoid distractions
• Secure loads
• Be aware of your situation

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Post-Trip

• Check in with your supervisor
• Communicate with co-workers
• Inspect your vehicle, and schedule repairs

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Stop the Job

• What is empowerment?
• You have the power and responsibility to stop the
  job
• Expectation, not a request
• You wont be punished

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Recap

• You will encounter hazards
• You can plan to avoid hazards
• Accidents are preventable
• You have the power

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Resources

• Vehicle inspection report
• Distracted driving brochure in English and
  Spanish
• Four tips for a safe commute in English and
  Spanish
• OGP land transportation safety recommended
  practice

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Questions