Motor Fleet Safety Basics:Training for the Safety Supervisor

Unit 9: Implementing Safety in Your Company

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Unit 9 Objectives• Identify tools and techniques discussed in class that

can be of immediate use

• Identify tools and techniques discussed in class that may be of use in the future

Unit 1 - Objectives of a Fleet Safety Program

• Importance of safety

• Role of the safety supervisor

• Quality fleet safety programs

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Unit 2 - Overview of the NATMI Certification Program

• Benefits of certification

• Elements of certification

• Certification process

• Certification programs

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Unit 3 - Record-Keeping Issues and Requirements

• Hours of service

• Driver qualification records

• Drug and alcohol

• Accident register

• Inspections/maintenance

• CLC Employer’s Annual Hazardous Occurrence report

Unit 4 - Accident Prevention and Basic Investigation

• Accident preventability

• Accident procedures

• Making safety improvements

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Unit 5 - Preventing Injuries and Handling Workers’ Compensation Claims• Hazard awareness

• Injury reporting and follow-up

• Preventing fraudulent workers’ compensation claims

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Unit 6 - Hiring the Right People

• Importance of effective hiring

• Effective hiring procedures

• Screening applications

• Effective interviewing

• Effective road test procedures

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Unit 7 - Driver Retention

• Importance of knowing your drivers

• Reasons why drivers leave

• How you can influence whether drivers leave or stay

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Unit 8 - Training for Safety’s Sake

• Impact of training

• Required training

• Record-keeping

• Meeting training needs

• Making training cost-effective

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