Injury Prevention for CMV Drivers - Online Training Course

Overview

• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, professional truck drivers sustain more injuries keeping them off the job for longer periods of time than workers in any other industry. Ironically, many of those injuries occur during non-driving activities. In fact, most driver injuries are caused by unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, errors in judgment or environmental dangers.
• This program is designed to help drivers avoid preventable injuries while on the job by recognizing and avoiding risks and adopting safe work practices.
• Injury Prevention for CMV Drivers eLearning course covers the following topics:
  • Moving Around Your Tractor Trailer
    • Mounting
    • Dismounting
    • Stopping on the Side of the Road
  • Driving Your Tractor Trailer
    • Proper Seated Position
    • Whole Body Vibration
  • Loading & Unloading Your Cargo
    • Loading Dock Safety
    • Pushing, Pulling, & Lifting Loads
  • Coupling & Uncoupling Your Tractor Trailer
    • Lowering & Raising Landing Gear
    • Pulling Fifth Wheel & Sliding Tandem Releases
    • Positioning Converter Dollies by Hand
  • Working in Extreme Weather Conditions
    • Extreme Heat
    • Extreme Cold
• After completing this program, learners will be able to:
  • Demonstrate how to properly mount and dismount their tractor trailer
  • Recognize safety precautions to take when conducting inspections and while stopped on the side of the road
  • Discuss positions and techniques to use while driving to help prevent long-term injuries
  • Explain how to properly load and unload cargo and move around the loading dock safely
  • Describe how to operate landing gear, pull releases, and position converter dollies by hand without sustaining injuries
  • Identify ways to stay safe while working outdoors in extreme heat or cold temperatures
• Intended Audience: All drivers of vehicles that require a CDL to operate.
• Length: 20 minutes
• Copyright Date: 2017

System Req.

This course can be completed using a tablet device, such as an iPad or Android tablet. We do not recommend nor support using a mobile device with a screen size of less than seven inches, such as a smart phone.

To ensure full course functionality, your computer will need to meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Windows XP operating system, or later
• 128 MB of RAM
• Speakers or headphones, soundcard or on-board audio source
• Video card and monitor capable of a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
• Internet Explorer 8.0 and higher for PC / Mozilla Firefox 19 and higher for PC / Google Chrome 25 or higher for PC. If using a Mac desktop or laptop, Safari, Chrome and Firefox typically work, however it is advised you install the latest version of those browsers as well as the latest version of Flash. 
  • Pop-up blockers must be disabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Flash Player 10, however the latest version is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
  • Cookies must be allowed
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher
• Minimum bandwidth availability of 1.5 Mbps. 3.0 Mbps or higher recommended.