TIRES - Trucking Injury Reduction Emphasis

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The TIRES Initiative

The TIRES Initiative was developed by the SHARP research program at the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. SHARP’s research shows that trucking has some of the highest claims rates and costs in the State of Washington. Discussion with industry and labor groups revealed a desire to improve these rates. Our combined goal is to decrease the number of work-related injuries in trucking by targeting the most common injury types for prevention activities.

The Injuries
The TIRES Initiative is focusing on the four most common injury types:
   •   Slips, Trips, Falls
   •   Strains & Sprains (Musculoskeletal disorders)
   •   Struck By
   •   Motor Vehicle Collisions

How it Works
The TIRES research team is working with industry leaders, safety and health professionals, employers, drivers, warehouse and dock workers, and many others to develop educational materials that identify hazards and provide low-cost, simple solutions to prevent injuries in the trucking industry.  We will also be visiting worksites to identify best practices and pilot test new ideas aimed at reducing the target injuries.

The Stakeholders

This work is paid for by a grant from the CDC/NIOSH and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. TIRES stakeholders include:

   •   Washington Trucking Association (WTA)
   •   Approach Management
   •   Washington Refuse and Recycling Association (WRRA)
   •   Teamsters Local #252
   •   Bates Technical College, Truck Driving School
   •   Individual trucking employers
   •   Individual owner operators
   •   Washington State Patrol, Commercial Motor Vehicle Div

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This website is a collaborative effort between the Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP) Program of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and the Trucking Injury Reduction Emphasis (TIRES) Steering Committee, which is made up of industry professionals.
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Together we can prevent injuries in trucking