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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, 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 Take Pride In Your Job: Seatbelts  Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations  Land Transportation Safety Recommended Practice – Report #365 Land Transportation Safety Recommended Practice – Report #365

Resources  Land Transportation Safety Recommended Practice – Guidance Note 6 Land Transportation Safety Recommended Practice – Guidance Note 6  Motor Vehicle Fatalities Among Oil and Gas Extraction Workers Motor Vehicle Fatalities Among Oil and Gas Extraction Workers  How Seatbelts Work How Seatbelts Work

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