Distracted Driving
How much more likely are you to be in an accident while talking on a cell phone vs texting and driving?
4x more likely talking, 23x more likely texting.
In the event of an on-the-job injury, who is the first person the employee must notify?
Department Supervisor. (City of Bradenton Employee Handbook Section 5.12)
What personal protective equipment should be used when working with sharp tools, machinery, and equipment?
Gloves - ensure they are appropriate for the job and the right size.
It is safe to use your hands to clear debris from lawn mowers, woodchippers, or other powered equipment as long as the engine is off?
False.
From 2022 - 2024, City employees were involved in how many distracted driving incidents?
78
Looking at your phone for 5 seconds while driving 55 mph is equal to driving how far with your eyes closed?
The length of a football field.
The safety of the public, teammates, and each employee is the responsibility of who?
Each employee - yourself first, but also if you see a teammate or the public at risk of injury or an unsafe act, you must speak up. See something, say something. (Safety Manual - Page 9, Section 4.01)
What should you do before working with power tools?
Inspect them for defects.
Many states have banned the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.
True
In 2024, how many wrist/hand/finger workers' comp claims were reported for the City?
6
While driving, you hear tools shifting loudly in the back of your vehicle. What is the safest action?
Pull over safely and re-secure the load.
If an employee becomes aware that a member of the public is injured on City property, your supervisor and/or risk department must be notified within how much time?
1 hour (Safety Manual, Page 9, section 4.01)
If you are involved in a minor accident and there appears to be no visible damage, you do not need to notify your supervisor.
False - a supervisor must be notified no matter how minor the incident/accident. (Safety Manual, Page 9, Section 4.01)
Distracted driving is a factor in about how many crashes in North America each year?
4 million
What percentage of public works accidents have been caused by unsafe driving behaviors?
35%
If an employee causes an accident while working and the accident results in injuries or a vehicle being towed from the scene, what test will be administered?
A post-accident drug screening. (City of Bradenton Drug Free Workplace Policy and New Employee Safety Handbook)
What are the two different grips that our hands make to avoid excessive force?
Power Grip for strength. Precision Grip for more delicate tasks.
The most common type of workplace injuries involves the hands and fingers
True
What intersection is the hotspot area where several vehicle incidents/ distracted driving incidents occur?
301 and State Road 64
Who defines distracted drivers as those who engage in any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Reporting to work or driving a City vehicle while under the influence is a violation of the City of Bradenton Employee Handbook, Section 7.8 Code of Conduct, Group III offense. What is the consequence for a first time offense?
Dismissal
How many bones make up the hand and wrist structure?
27 bones - which are connected by muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Hurrying can result in taking risky shortcuts that increase your chance of injuries.
True
One in ________ accidents involve distracted driving.
Three