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W EEKLY EDITION OCTOBER 2, 2019 Tip s on Dr iv er Sa fety By Karleen Kos, PSAI Executive Directo r Portable sanitation companies that have adopted camera technology know that drivers may initially feel concerned about having a camera operating in the cab at all times. However, once drivers are educated about how the technology works – for example, how their privacy is maintained, what is actually recorded and saved versus what is never seen – they are usually not troubled by having the cameras present because of the value they can provide if an incident occurs. Trevor also explained how professional monitoring of the recorded video is used for changing driver behavior. This includes three major steps: • Exposing risk by capturing data an d evidence of poor or risky driving behavior. • Using data to identify the riskiest drivers and to develop a coaching plan. • Coaching and training the riskiest drivers while rewarding the safest drivers. In order to do this, modern video telematics packages include more than just cameras. They also include other types of hardware, analytics, data collection and management, and services like monitoring and advising employers. The data shows that overall, the top five driving behaviors that lead to crashes inc lude: • Following too close • Not looking far ahead • Distractions • Traffic violations • Failing to keep an out Whatever approach you choose, the data suggests that collisions can be reduced substantially with programs like video telematics coupled with training, coaching, and incentive programs. Here are the most successful approaches to reducing driving incidents at portable sanitation companies that were shared as a follow up to Schmidt's presentation. P AGE 15 CONTINUED ON PAGE 16