Leading initiatives that target the human element in
Road Safety
Buenos Aires, 5th of April 2011
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Patrick PhilippHead – IRU Academy
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IRU CommitmentRoad 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.
85.2%
5.3%
5.1%4.4%
Humanfactors
TechnicalFailure
Infrastructurecondition
Weathercondition
However, from the 85.2% linked to human error, 75% were caused by other road users!
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Worldwide Excellence in Road Transport Training
Addressing the human
element in road safety
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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
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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 RecognitionIRU Academy Advisory Committee
UNECEUnited Nations Economic Commission for Europe
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IRU Academy Specific Objectives
Safety
Performance
Compliance
Sustainable Development
IRU Academy Programmes
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CompetenceCompetence
ComplianceCompliance
SafetySafetyRecognitionRecognition
Safe Loading & Cargo Securing
Safety Checklists
Road Safety Focus
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In FocusIn Focus
Instructor Briefings
Best PracticesCompetence
Resources
Interactivity
Visuals
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… and much more
Accident Prevention
Cargo Securing
Simulations…
Safety in Tunnels
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Instructor Briefings
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IRU Academy Content Management - Accessibility
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Accredited Training Institutes can access up-to-date learning material, reference
information and multimedia resources through a single web
access
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Resource CenterResource Center
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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PromotionPromotion
IRU Academy Events - Networking
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IRU Academy Events – 11th of May
Official launch of the UN Decade
of Action on Road Safety
Be Ready!
Stay safe, competitive and compliant!
www.iru.org/academy
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Thank you!
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