The transportation industry is an industry unlike any other. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck and delivery service drivers accounted for more than 70,000 workplace injuries and illnesses in a single year. Truck drivers have been working remotely before working remotely was a thing. This is why carriers must provide the utmost focus and training in ensuring that their drivers are safe beyond just when the wheels are turning. There are multiple key areas where a driver is at risk of injury when moving inside and outside the cab of the tractor.
This webinar dives into key areas and provide best practice measures that a carrier can consider in keeping their drivers safe while out there on the road.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Inside Cab Safety
Entering/Exiting
Fifth Wheel Release
Landing Gear
Tandem Release
Opening/Closing Trailer Doors