Transcript Leading initiatives that target the human element in Road Safety Buenos Aires, 5th of April 2011 Patrick Philipp Head – IRU Academy Page 1

Leading initiatives that
target the human element in
Road Safety
Buenos Aires, 5th of April 2011
Patrick Philipp
Head – IRU Academy
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IRU Commitment
Road Safety – Highest Priority
The IRU supports all
measures that
improve road safety
if
they effectively target
the main causes of
accidents involving
trucks.
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Main Cause: The Human Factor
624 accidents showed the main cause of the
accident is human error.
Human
factors
85.2%
Technical
Failure
5.3%
4.4%
5.1%
Infrastructure
condition
Weather
condition
However, from the 85.2% linked to human error,
75% were caused by other road users!
Source: EU, IRU
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Worldwide Excellence in Road Transport Training
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What do we do?
 Harmonisation of high quality training programmes
 On-line access to expert designed training material and
reference resources
 Continuous quality control of vocational training
 Ensure recognition of graduate vocational training
achievement by the profession - worldwide
 Provide an anti-falsification system of any diploma/certificate
issued
 Facilitate exchange of best practices through events and
seminars focused on road transport professional training
Road Transport Professional Training Capacity Building
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International Network of IRU Academy
Accredited Training Institutes (ATIs)
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ATI – Geographical Scope
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International Recognition
IRU Academy Advisory Committee
UNECE
United Nations
Economic
Commission for
Europe
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IRU Academy Specific Objectives
Safety
Sustainable
Development
Performance
Compliance
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IRU Academy Programmes
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Road Safety Focus
Safe Loading & Cargo Securing
Safety Checklists
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Instructor Briefings
Interactivity
Competence
Best Practices
Visuals
Resources
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Instructor Briefings
Accident Prevention
Cargo Securing
Safety in Tunnels
Simulations…
… and much more
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IRU Academy Content Management Accessibility
Accredited Training
Institutes can access
up-to-date learning
material, reference
information and
multimedia resources
through a single web
access
•
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IRU Academy Online (AOL)
Private and secure web sites for
- IRU Academy ATI promotion
- IRU Academy graduate promotion
- Real-time credential verification
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IRU Academy Events - Networking
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IRU Academy Events – 11th of May
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Be Ready!
Stay safe, competitive and compliant!
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Thank you!
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