Module 8 1Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

MODULE 8MODULE 8ROAD RANGER SAFETY

Module 8 2Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

FACTS TO STEER BYFACTS TO STEER BY• According to 2001 data from

the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 6.3 million reported crashes occurred in 2000 on America’s roadways.

• Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer in young people.

Module 8 3Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO CRASHESCRASHES

• DRIVER INATTENTION - 22.7%• VEHICLE SPEED – 18.7%• ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT – 18.2%• PERCEPTUAL – (looked, but didn’t see) – 15.1%• DECISION ERRORS (turned w/ obstructed view) 10.1%

• INCAPACITATION (fell asleep)

Module 8 4Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Apply safe driving rules• Properly equip Road Ranger vehicles• Use lights, arrow boards and DMS• Correctly position Road Ranger vehicle• Guidelines to approach disabled vehicle

Module 8 5Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Proper tool use• How to assist commercial vehicles• Safely remove debris• Procedures for hazardous material• Homeland security concerns

Module 8 6Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

SAFE DRIVINGSAFE DRIVING• Pre-trip inspections• Buckle up• Obey speed limits• Comply with all traffic control regulations • Park vehicle to make cell phone call• Be courteous• Be aware of weather conditions

BE ALERT!!!

Module 8 7Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

PROPER EQUIPMENTPROPER EQUIPMENT• Safety vest• Lights, arrow board, DMS• Horn• Loud Speaker• Phone• Tools• Pre-trip checked vehicle

Module 8 8Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

PROPER EQUIPMENTPROPER EQUIPMENT

• The most important equipment is…

A GOOD ATTITUDE!

Module 8 9Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

LIGHTS, ARROW BOARD & DMSLIGHTS, ARROW BOARD & DMS

• Correct usage

• Correct time to use

Module 8 10Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

POSITIONING THE ROAD POSITIONING THE ROAD RANGER VEHICLERANGER VEHICLE

• Park off roadway as far as possible• Position vehicle at least 30 – 50 feet

behind stranded vehicle• Turn front wheels away from travel lane• Never stand between vehicles!

Module 8 11Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

POSITIONING VEHICLEPOSITIONING VEHICLEEXAMPLE #1EXAMPLE #1

Module 8 12Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

APPROACHING A DISABLED APPROACHING A DISABLED VEHICLEVEHICLE

• Pre-approach rules• Call the TMC with location, vehicle

description, & tag number

• Approach from non-traffic side of the vehicle if possible

• Stay away from traveling vehicles• Approach with caution

• IF SUSPICIOUS – NOTIFY THE TMC

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HANDLING HOSTILITYHANDLING HOSTILITY

• Be friendly• Never argue with a motorist• Call TMC if motorist is

threatening

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● Road Ranger operators should be aware of motorist traveling with pets

● Advise motorists to ensure pets remain inside of the vehicle

● Pets allowed outside of vehicles should be placed on a leash

Pets and the Travel Pets and the Travel WayWay

Module 8 15Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

TOOL USETOOL USE

• Use correct tool for job• Know limits of individual

tool• If correct tool not available,

offer use of cell phone

Module 8 16Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

ASSISTING COMMERCIAL ASSISTING COMMERCIAL VEHICLESVEHICLES

• Provide protection by use of lights, arrow board ,etc.

• Offer use of cell phone if necessary

• Assist in small ways – Hold flashlight, offer water, etc.

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● Many hazards affect both health and safety● Responsibilities of general maintenance is to

keep the roadways free of any obstruction (debris, dead animals, tire tread, cargo spills, wood, metal objects, containers, etc.)

● Road Ranger operators are required to remove non-hazardous debris that could cause accidents

Debris on Roadway Debris on Roadway

Module 8 18Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

● Live or dead animals may require the Road Ranger Operator to contact the TMC to notify other agencies for removal (local public works, DOT Maintenance Yard or the Humane Society)

● If necessary, establish temporary MOT to retrieve debris from high traffic roadways

Your Safety is Our 1st priority!!

Debris on RoadwaysDebris on Roadways

Module 8 19Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

REMOVAL OF DEBRISREMOVAL OF DEBRIS

• Stop, look and listen• Use caution entering travel lane• Call the TMC

– To request back-up– To request FDOT maintenance

• Proper disposal of debris

Module 8 20Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

HAZMAT AWARENESSHAZMAT AWARENESS

• Be aware of hazardous material• Always carry Emergency Response

Book• NEVER approach an incident with

an unidentified spill

Module 8 21Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training

HOMELAND SECURITYHOMELAND SECURITY • Be aware of terrorist activity• Participate with AMBER alerts• Report suspicious activity• Never approach a suspicious

vehicle• Report vehicles parked by

bridges, tunnels or busses

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?