1.          
Driver Safety Meeting

2. Trucking Industry
25% of Accidents from
Backing

3. What have you backed into ?
Poles
Signs
Overhead Lines
Dock Overhangs
Parked Vehicles
Why did you hit these objects ? In your blind spot. If you saw them, you should not hit them.

4. Vehicle Blind Spots

5. How do you clear your Blind Spots ?
Check Mirrors
Walk Around Vehicle
Back Before Situation Changes
Use a Guide
Check Mirrors-see what is behind you
Walk Around Vehicle-see for yourself what is there
Back before situation changes-take too long in the cab and someone can enter blind spot
Use a guide-agree on hand signals, and keep guide visible in your mirrors. Don’t run over guide because you cannot see him

6. Basic Rule for Backing Up Safely
Avoid Backing if at all possible
Pull straight through a parking space.

7. When Not to Back Out of Alleys Into Traffic Up Hills Around Curves
You cannot see the traffic in these conditions

8. Who is responsible for a back up accident ?
The Driver
Even with a guide, the driver is ultimately responsible for the accident.

9. Where should the driver look before backing ?
Behind the vehicle
To the sides of the vehicle
Overhead

10. Backing Safely Avoid Backing if Possible Get Out and Look Use a Helper
Back from Driver’s Side
Back Slowly
Check Both Sides as You Back

11. Vehicle Operators need to:
Drive Professionally
Back Safely
Complete Accident Reports

12. Thank You