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Fleet Safety: Employer Can Be Liable for Employee's Accident While Commuting; Don't Get Blindsided
September 2010
Maintaining a fleet of company-owned vehicles can create a headache for employers that must maintain the vehicles and provide training and oversight to the workers who use them. Employers whose workers don't often drive as part of their jobs may find it appealing to eliminate company-owned vehicles entirely and simply reimburse workers for mileage when they use their personal vehicles for their jobs. However, as a recent court case demonstrates, that option also has risks. . . . more »

Transportation: New Rule Holds Intermodal Equipment Providers Accountable for Safety with Marking, Inspection Requirements
March 2010
In December 2009, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began enforcing the Intermodal Equipment Final Rule. . . . more »

News Note: Rules for Intermodal Equipment Providers Take Effect
February 2010
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is now enforcing a new rule, the Intermodal Chassis rule, designed to enhance the safety of . . . more »

News Note: Truck and Bus Companies Now Subject to New Federal, California Rules
February 2010
Commercial trucking and passenger-carrier operations are subject to new state and federal rules aimed at . . . more »

News Note: Federal Railroad Administration Increases Rail Workers' Rest Periods
July 2009
As of July 16, train employees' minimum off-duty period will increase to 10 consecutive hours (from the current eight-hour minimum) during the prior 24-hour period, and they will be able to work no more than . . . more »

News Note: NIOSH Publication Recommends No-Nose Bicycle Saddles
June 2009
A new National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) publication recommends using no-nose, or noseless, bicycle saddles to prevent genital numbness and sexual dysfunction in workers who ride bicycles . . . more »

News Note: California School Receives Commercial Driver Training Grant
July 2008
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded $1 million in grants to nine technical and community colleges nationwide to enhance classroom safety curricula and behind-the-wheel training . . . more »

Machine Safety: Power Take-Offs; Deadly Hazards and Preventing Accidents
June 2008
On April 4, 2008, a water truck driver employed by S. G. Service of Robbins (near Sacramento) was found dead beneath his truck in a Yolo County tomato field. The worker was entangled in the power take-off (PTO) drivelines connected to the truck's water pump. . . . more »

Fleet Safety: Who's in the Driver's Seat? Tips for Selecting Safe Drivers and Maintaining Their Skills
June 2008
One of your fleet safety program's key elements is the person sitting in the driver's seat. Although you may do your best to ensure that your fleet is equipped with the latest safety features and is properly maintained, it's the operator of each vehicle who will ultimately . . . more »

News Notes: New Rule Makes Highway Signs Brighter, Safer
February 2008
States must use higher-performing reflective materials on all highway signs under a new U.S. Department of Transportation rule to make highway signs more visible. . . . more »

Transportation: Final Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility Becomes Effective This Month
October 2007
Three years ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation published a final rule amending its regulations governing traffic safety and mobility in highway and street work zones. All state and local governments that receive federal funding for road improvement projects have to comply with these new requirements, . . . more »

Motor Vehicles: Golf Carts—They're Not Just for Golf Anymore; Do You Have a Safety Policy?
October 2007
Six workers were riding in a golf cart on the Wente Vineyard golf course in Livermore on August 20 when the cart flipped over, hit a guardrail, and trapped them inside. Three of the employees were taken by helicopter to a hospital, one with serious head injuries . . . more »

Sample Golf Cart Safety Policy
October 2007

If your company uses golf carts, consider implementing this policy to keep your employees and others safe. Golf carts are provided for the use of employees. The driving of these vehicles is subject to the following rules . . . more »

News Notes: Drive Safely Work Week Begins October 1
October 2007
Each year, the first full week of October is Drive Safely Work Week, a nationwide observance sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). This year's theme is "Avoid High-Risk Driving Mistakes," such as . . . more »

News Notes: U.S. Records Lowest Highway Fatality Rate Ever
September 2007
The number of people killed on the nation's roads fell last year, leading to the lowest highway fatality rate ever recorded and the largest drop in total deaths in 15 years, according to . . . more »

News Note: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Proposes Rule to Automatically Record Hours of Service
February 2007
Truck and bus companies with a history of serious hours-of-service violations may be required to install electronic . . . more »

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