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4.2 Principal Survey Results
4.2 Principal Survey Results
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This included the National Private Truck Council, American Trucking Associations, Missouri Trucking Association, Georgia Motor Trucking Association, and Minnesota Trucking Association. In addition, surveys were distributed to fleet manager attendees of fatigue management training sessions co-sponsored by the ATA and state associations, including the Oregon Trucking Association, Washington Trucking Association, and Ohio Trucking Association.
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PERSONAL SAFETY BELT USAGE At Work Private Vehicle Never 1% 0% Rarely 4% 3% About half the time 4% 3% Usually 13% 14% Always 78% 80% TABLE 1 Fleet manager personal safety belt usage POSSIBLE REASONS % of Managers Citing Reason Too much trouble and effort 21% Just forget 25% Habit 23% Belt does not fit well 18% Uncomfortable for other reasons 25% Restricts movement in vehicle 23% Infringement on personal freedom 11% Worried about being trapped in vehicle 26% They don't believe belts increase safety 14% Just don't like them 23% Part-time users; e.g., only in bad weather 15% Frequently getting in and out of cab 24% N/A. All of our drivers always wear safety belts 10% Note: Totals more than 100% because respondents could select multiple (up to 3)
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73% 2.9 2 Punishment/reprimands for non-use 45% 2.9 3 Discuss during safety meetings 87% 2.8 4 Consistent emphasis of belt use for all employees, including supervision 62% 2.7 5 Written company policy requiring use 78% 2.7 6 Testimonials by experienced drivers who avoided injury by using belts 30% 2.7 7 Post signs in vehicles 22% 2.7 8 Driver use of safety belt included as part of accident investigation process 75% 2.6 9 Media training aides (e.g., videos, slides) 44% 2.5 10 Policy included in driver handbook 79% 2.5 11 Post signs in office/terminal and/or driver room 62% 2.4 12 Post statistics on fleet use 8% 2.4 13 Ask candidates during selection interviews or questionnaires 36% 2.4 14 Printed handouts 44% 2.4 15 Change all safety belts to safety orange or other bright color 3% 2.3 16 Coffee mugs, key rings, etc., with safety belt messages 10% 2.3 17 Encourage employees to report drivers for not wearing safety belts 12% 1.9 18 Other method or practice 15% NA NA TABLE 3 Fleet methods to promote safety belt use PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE SAFETY BELT USE Mean Effectiveness Rating Rank (of 7)
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. ." • "Link it to family safety and ask them to set an example" • Continuous driver education on the issue • "Drivers of large vehicles don't think they need belts due to the large size of the vehicle" • "Keep beating the drum, I wish law enforcement wouldn't ignore it and fines were harsher" • "Deliver a positive, care taking approach" • "Teach usage at an early age, increase fines for non-use, and increase points" • Use photo ticketing 15 4.2.5 Part 5: Respondents Respondents were also asked to provide some general demographic information about themselves and their fleets.
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