Links

The information provided on the linked sites is solely the view of the authors and does not reflect the official views of TIRES and / or L&I.

Health and safety information for the trucking industry

NIOSH: Motor Vehicles National Institutute for Occupational Safety and Health provides information by topic including highway safety, tip sheets, and reports. Get NIOSH transportation Twitter updates.

NORA: National Occupational Research Agenda The National Occupational Research Agenda is a partnership program to stimulate innovative research and improved workplace practices. Unveiled in 1996, NORA has become a research framework for NIOSH and the nation.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of Great Britain HSE's job is to protect people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities. Vehicles at Work Campaign & Load Safety.

CROETweb.com is an occupational safety and health resource directory sponsored by the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. CROETweb.com contains links to hundreds of occupational safety and health resources focusing on day-to-day workplace issues. CROETweb.com is not intended to be a comprehensive directory of all information available on a particular topic. Our links are hand-selected and the focus is quality over quantity.

Fitness

SHIFT (Safety & Health Involvement for Truck Drivers) SHIFT is a 6-month safety and health promotion program designed for commercial truck drivers. Long and unusual work hours, prolonged sitting, limited food choices, and demanding work put drivers at risk for serious illness and injury - most notably heart disease and back injuries. Drivers who join the SHIFT program complete training and work toward goals in teams that compete in a positive way. The SHIFT program is designed to help you: (1) achieve and maintain a healthy body weight and (2) work injury and crash free.

SAIF Corporation is Oregon’s not-for-profit, state-chartered workers’ compensation insurance company. The SAIF Corporation has developed an informational guide for stetches that can be performed in or around your truck. Note that the research is unclear on whether or not stretching will reduce injuries, if properly done it can make you feel refreshed. Click here to connect to Stretches for the Professional Truck Driver (2 MB).

Health

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - Obesity Education Intitiave. This site includes a BMI calculator, menu planner, portion education, weightloss tips and more.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - What is Sleep Apnea? Scroll down to see informational video.

Safety plan development

Oregon Trucking Associations OTA provides safety meeting ideas to keep your safety meetings active and relevant. You are invited to use these topics at your safety meetings.

Injury prevention guides

Guide to Preventing Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards produced by Queensland Government Department of Economic and Industrial Relations

Falls from vehicles campaign by HSE (Health and Safety Executive)

Ergonomics Idea Bank Find ideas to help prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Developed by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.

Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Also see NIOSH's material handling web page.

Commercial vehicle guide

Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide 2008-2009 This guide is intended for the professional commercial vehicle operator and others who are concerned about safe truck operations. It has been compiled by Commercial Vehicle Services within the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in cooperation with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Washington State Patrol (WSP/CVD), and other state and federal agencies.

US truck driving regulations

United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules & regulations or safety & security.

Safety videos

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) maintains a free online safety video library.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work EU-OSHA is the main European Union reference point for safety and health at work.

Click Napo to see how he handles obstacles at work.

WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of British Columbia. Deaf to the Danger Earbuds safety video