Stephen Bock, M.S.

 

Session Description:

Work-related motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause (or 42%) of on-the-job deaths in the United States. This plays a significant role with most companies in that safety controls need to be implemented and enforced due to the level of risk associated with a serious accident occurring or even death. In 2006, there were approximately 42,642 automobile accidents, which equals out to approximately 117 deaths a day. Approximately 50 percent of occupants killed in passenger vehicles were not wearing safety belts. Employers need to be educated on risks associated with drivers being behind the wheel and what controls they can implement to help reduce or eliminate those risks.

This presentation will cover the following topic:

· The latest national statistics related to drivers of motor vehicles.
· Aggressive driving, characteristics of an aggressive driver, and how to protect oneself when confronted by such a driver.
· Distracted driving and common distractions that occur with today's drivers.
· Risks associated with cell phones and the importance of requiring drivers to wear seat belts.
· Essential elements of an effective driver safety program and how to evaluate an existing program.

Throughout the presentation, there will be a series of trivia questions to entertain the participants, along with a short video clips outlining distracted driving.

 

Speaker Bio:

Stephen Bock is a Senior Safety and Health Consultant with Zenith Insurance Company, a specialty workers' compensation specialist. Stephen provides safety consultation to both regional and multi-state organizations of various sizes and operations. Stephen is the transportation safety specialist for the Charlotte branch office at Zenith Insurance Company with 11 years experience in the Safety and Health field.

Degrees include an undergraduate degree from Fairmont State University in Engineering Technology and a Masters of Science degree in Safety Management from West Virginia University.

Currently, Stephen is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and was the 2007-08 chapter president of the North Carolina Chapter/ Stephen is currently a member of ASSE RM/I Practice Specialty.

In addition to his work duties with Zenith Insurance, Stephen is a part-time instructor in the Occupational Safety and Heath department at North Carolina A&T State University.