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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 »

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 »

Fleet Safety: Servicing Rims and Wheels; Make Sure Workers Aren't Caught by Explosive Depressurization
March 2008
A 20-year-old apprentice mechanic had been working for a California water truck rental company for only two days, and his supervisor, the lead mechanic, had been working there for only four days. On the apprentice's second day of work, the company owner showed the lead mechanic and the apprentice the proper safety procedure to follow when changing a tire on a big truck. The owner then watched as the lead mechanic changed a tire, correcting his technique as needed. . . . more »

Best Practices: When One Man's Home Is Another Man's Workplace, Part 1; Working in Private Homes
February 2008
Factories. Construction sites. Hospitals. Farms. There's no question that hazards exist in these workplaces, and if you need safety information for workers in these environments, it's widely available. Workers in industries as diverse as home health, plumbing, and carpet cleaning all have one thing in common: they work in private residences. . . . more »

News Note: New ANSI Standard on Motor Vehicle Fleet Safety
May 2006
The American National Standards Institute has finalized a new standard designed for organizations whose employees drive on the job. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of workplace fatalities . . . more »