An Assessment of Oconomowoc Public Utilities’ Fleet Risk Control Practices

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the underlying sources of fleet-based risk that may be present within Oconomowoc Public Utilities. It was intended to review the accident records of Oconomowoc Public Utilities in addition to all current policies/procedures currently adhered to by the organization. Research was performed to assist in the development of a checklist that describes the best practices/legal requirements that the organization was encouraged to possess. Based on the results of the checklist, recommendations were developed to assist in the reduction of the overall risks which are present within the organization due to the current policies/procedures in place. Included in the recommendations presented to Oconomowoc Public Utilities is the establishment of a near miss reporting system to assist the organization in the determination of areas of improvement. The development of a safety committee to identify the root causes of each accident and develop solutions to resolve the issues was also a recommendation presented to the organization.