Driver Safety
Train your managers and leaders to understand employer responsibilities under OSHA Driver Safety regulations and build a safer workplace through effective driver safety programs, risk management, and compliance best practices.
- Safety
- Compliance Awareness
- Adaptability
Course overview
Since the development of road networks, the ability to move goods and people has helped businesses expand their reach far beyond the local area. Every day, millions of people get behind the wheel for work purposes without giving it a second thought. But when things go wrong, the consequences can be serious for both employees and employers.
Did you know that motor vehicle crashes occur every 5 seconds, someone’s injured every 10 seconds, and fatal collisions happen every 12 minutes? This highlights just how important it is to keep employees driving safely. So, OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, have regulations that employers and employees must follow. This course explains those responsibilities and explores how a structured driver safety program can help improve compliance, reduce risk, and promote safer driving across your organization.
What’s covered
- Employer responsibilities under the OSHA Driver Safety regulations – Learn what’s expected of employers, including creating a documented driver safety program, implementing clear policies and procedures, and supporting employees who drive for work.
- Best-practice advice to promote safer driving in your workplace – Discover practical ways to reduce driving risks, from vehicle inspections and driver training to managing distractions, fatigue, and incident reporting.
- The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) 10-step driver safety program – Explore the NETS framework for building a stronger driver safety culture, including driver agreements, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks, vehicle maintenance, ongoing training, and continuous improvement.
Why your teams need this course
Traffic accidents can have a devastating impact on families and businesses, both emotionally and financially. That’s why it’s so important to encourage safe driving in the workplace. Designed for leaders, managers, and health and safety professionals, this course explains employer responsibilities under OSHA Driver Safety regulations and shares practical guidance on creating an effective driver safety program. Learners will come away with a better understanding of how to reduce workplace driving risks, support compliance, and help keep employees safe whenever they drive for work.
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