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Seatbelts: One Click from Home
Disclaimer: These safety materials, resources and PowerPoint® presentations are not intended to replace your company's health and safety policies or to substitute for specific state and federal standards. We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy of the material contained within these resources. Please refer to applicable state and federal standards for regulatory compliance.
Note to trainer: This presentation includes speaker’s notes.
What We’ll Learn
How seatbelts can save your life
Why we don’t wear our seatbelts How we can get everyone to buckle
up every time
How to wear a seatbelt properly
The human tragedy of accidents
Oil and Gas Fatalities, 2003 - 2011
Sample size = 925 fatalities
CDC-NIOSH APO
Motor vehicle fatalities by seatbelt use
Oil and gas extraction industry, 2003 – 2009, NIOSH
What’s at Stake?
25-year-old extraction worker
$87K per year
42 working years left
$4.9M lost
What Happens in a Crash?
Vehicle slows or stops
Unbelted occupants keep moving
Eventually, they hit something….OR
Not Just Hurting Ourselves
Unbelted passengers become flying objects
40% increased risk to other passengers
137% increased risk of death for belted drivers
The Human Tragedy
A mother and father lost their son or daughter.
A spouse lost his/her soul mate, best friend and provider.
A child lost his/her parent, coach, mentor and hero.
Why Seatbelts?
Effective protection
Protect against second crash
Spread crash forces
Prevent ejection
Who’s Not Buckling Up?
Adults aged 18 to 34*
Men*
Live in a rural area*
Drive a pickup truck**
*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention**NIOSH Alaska Pacific Regional Office
Why Aren’t We Buckling Up?
“I’m a good driver.”
“I’ll just brace myself.”
“It’s better to be thrown out of the vehicle than trapped in it.”
“I’m tired and they’re uncomfortable.”
Basic Solutions
Follow the company‘s seatbelt policy
Remember your training
Make wearing your seatbelt a habit
Lead by example
Remind others to wear their seatbelts
How to Wear a Seatbelt
Lap belt:Belt is snug
Belt is flat, not twisted
Sit upright
Sit toward back of seat
How to Wear a Seatbelt
Shoulder belt:Snug across shoulder, collarbone, diagonally
across chest
Not across face or neck
Not under arm or tucked behind back
Beyond the Basics
Seatbelt auditory reminders
Rear seat auditory reminders
Interlocks
Tactile feedback
Recap
Fatalities are preventable
Remember the basics
Go beyond the basics
Embrace responsibility
Resources
Take Pride In Your Job: Seatbelts
Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations
Land Transportation Safety Recommended Practice – Report #365
