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Truck driver health and safety

Truck drivers face a disproportionately high risk for fatal crash-related injuries and for serious health disorders. The 2004 fatality rate for U.S. heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was 48.2 per 100,000 workers, approximately 11 times the rate for the general worker population.

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Even on Foot, Trucking is Risky Business

Tools to Reduce Injuries from Slips, Trips and Falls

Taking the time to reduce injuries from slips, trips or falls is an important investment. Simple things such as keeping the yard clean, maintaining good lighting or donning appropriate footware can be all it takes to prevent a serious injury. Below are safety materials you can use to enhance your training program.

Don't fall for it!

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.

Truck driver health and safety

Recent article in Transport Topics Online

Tools to Reduce Injuries from Slips, Trips and Falls

Don't fall for it!

Severe weather

Cab ingress/egress

Loading dock

Tarping

Loading/unloading

Load securement

Hazard awareness

Together we can prevent injuries in trucking