Z15.1 Standard

1. Z15.1 Standard Technical Audio Conference Call Thursday, April 13, 2006 @ 11:00 a.m. Central Time

2. ANSI/ASSE Z15.1 – Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations Carmen Daecher, Chair Z15 ASC Bill Hinderks, CSP, CPCU, ARM, ALCM Vice-Chair Z15 ASC George Pearson, CSP, ARM Administrator, RM/I P.S.

3. The Year 2000 • The acting Administrator of the Transportation Practice Specialty of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) was approached by a group of members regarding the need for a comprehensive vehicle safety standard

4. What was their concern? • 43% of workplace fatalities result from motor vehicle crashes • More than the next three categories combined • Often overlooked in OSH programs • OSHA doesn’t address formally in the regulations

6. In 2001 • The group made a proposal to the ASSE leadership • ASSE board approval • Submission to ANSI • ANSI approved • The ANSI Z15.1 committee was formed

7. ANSI Z15.1 Committee • Professional Societies/Trade Organizations • Transportation • Insurance • Safety Consultants • Utilities • Service • Government • 82 individuals from 35 organizations • One organization – one vote • Committee represents a broad cross-section of industries and organizations

8. Objectives of Z15.1 Standard • Define minimum safety requirements • Apply to any organization without regard to: • ANY size fleet • Type of vehicles (within the definitions) • Whether or not other regulations apply (e.g., DOT) • Save lives and protect property

9. 2002 - 2004 • Diverse viewpoints • Consulted best practices from every corner of industry and government • Several drafts

10. Key Elements of the Standard • Scope of the standard • Terminology • Leadership • Operational issues • Driver management • Vehicles • Record keeping

11. Scope – Section 1 • Control risks • Applicable vehicles and fleets • Owned, leased, or non-owned • Exceptions

12. Definitions – Section 2 - Examples • Accident • Distracted Driving • Incident • Incident rate • Preventable collision • Shall and should

13. Responsibilities Policies Information management Discipline Program Leadership – Section 3

14. Operational Environment – Section 4 • Occupant restraints • Impaired driving • Distracted driving • Sample policies

15. Driver Management – Section 5 • Job description • Selection criteria • Training • Record keeping • Observation

16. The Vehicle – Section 6 • Acquisition • Modification • Inspection • Maintenance

17. Record Keeping – Section 7 • Incidents • Analysis • Causes • Corrective actions • Suggested rates

18. Appendix • Sample policies • Crash policies • Reporting • Review • Rate calculations • Not part of the standard

19. Characteristics of Z15.1 • Designed as a guideline • Simplicity • Designed to compliment organization’s existing efforts • Compatible with regulations • Non-prescriptive

20. 2005 • Final committee vote ended June 7th • 60-day public review expired on July 15th • Comments and input evaluated October 3rd • Appeal period • Submitted to ANSI Week of December 5th • ASSE estimated 14-60 day turnaround

21. 2006 Timetable • The final approval from ANSI came on 2/15/2006 • Effective Date of April 28, 2006 • Promotion to safety professionals, businesses and government agencies • Available at the ASSE PDC in June

22. Beyond 2006 • The Secretariat is required to answer requests for interpretations • It is likely that government agencies will show interest • ANSI requires that the Secretariat of a standard must Reaffirm, Withdraw or Revise the standard within 5-10 years of publishing, or it expires

23. Long Range Impact??? • Private sector use and recognition • Insurance and Risk Management Best Practices • Enhanced use by SH&E Professionals • More recognition of automotive hazards and exposures • Future standards development

24. Must we Comply? • Guideline • Non-prescriptive • National consensus standard • Civil actions • Not law, however

25. Conclusion and Final Comments Questions And Answers