Public Works is a big user of motor vehicles and equipment
including: pick-up trucks, dump trucks, graders, loaders, tractors, etc. For
the most part, thousands of miles are traveled safely, without incident. However,
there are around 1800 vehicle-related LMCIT claims each year that account for
about $4.8 million paid in damages each year. Here is a handy tool for you to download, print and place in vehicles for those unfortunate occasions when a vehicle accident occurs. Cab Card for Vehicle Accidents
According to the National Safety Council, around 25% of all
vehicle accidents are attributed to backing and poor backing techniques. Below
are short and long term techniques that can reduce these numbers: - Park defensively, use spots that are easy to exit
- Don’t park where others may back into you
- Get to know blind spots and mirror limitations in your vehicles
- Back into parking spots if possible
- Complete a vehicle walk around before backing
- Use a spotter, train employees on common hand signals
- Purchase vehicles with back-up cameras and/or retrofit existing vehicles with cameras
- Conduct backing training using equipment employees are anticipated to drive
- Install vehicle back-up alarms on vehicles that back frequently
Physical Damage
On average, LMCIT receives 1,100 claims for vehicle physical damage. Incurred losses were approximately $2.7 million per year during 2009-12, or about $2,600 per claim.
Liability Damage
On average, LMCIT receives 670 auto liability claims each year. From 2009-12 costs averaged $2.1 million per year, or about $3,400 per claim
by Joe Ingebrand
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