Welcome!

Hi, and welcome to the course. I'm Steve Geigle and I'll be your online instructor for this course. If you are a safety manager, supervisor, committee member, or someone who is getting into the occupational safety and health field, this course will help you understand your important responsibilities.

Here's how it works (Read this... it's important!)

1. Study each course module. Just click on the course "Modules" tab above to get started. It take about 30 minutes to one hour to complete each module, including the quiz.

2. Complete each module quiz. Each quiz is 5-10 questions. When you submit the quiz, a new web page will load with instant feedback on your answers. After you complete the quiz, start on the next module. There is no need to wait! No hurry either. You are in control of the pace of learning.
   If you have questions as you study, just send me an email.

3. Order a certificate. Optional If you want certification of training, order a certificate. The fee is only $11.95 for a emailed PDF certificate or $20 plus shipping plus shipping for a mailed original certificate. The fee covers my exam review, course certificate preparation, and maintenance of your student records.
   Go to the OSHAcademy Store to pay for the course certificate. Tip: You will save up to 50% in course fees if you enroll in a Professional Development Certificate Program.

4. Complete and submit the final course exam.
   • Final exams are 20 questions.
   • To meet OSHA requirements, you must pass the final exam with at least a 70% score.
   • If you do not pass the exam, you may retake the exam.
   • If you pass the exam, you may not retake the exam just to raise your score.
   • Most final exam questions are derived from module quizzes.

OK, Let's go!

Have fun and study hard. To start, just click on "Introduction" tab above.

Motor Vehicle-Related Incidents: The Leading Cause of Occupational Fatalities

A statistical projection of traffic fatalities in 2009 shows that an estimated 33,963 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. This represents a decline of about 8.9 percent as compared to the 37,261 fatalities that occurred in 2008, as shown in Table 1. If these projections are realized, fatalities will be the lowest on record (since 1954). (Source: NHTSA)

The risk of roadway crashes associated with on-the-job operation of motor vehicles affects millions of U.S. workers. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in 2007:

• Nearly 3.9 million workers in the U.S. were classified as motor vehicle operators.
• Over 40% (1.6 million) of these motor vehicle operators were employed as heavy truck (including tractor-trailer) drivers

Other workers who use motor vehicles in performing their jobs are spread across numerous other occupations. These include workers who operate vehicles owned or leased by their employer, and those who drive personal vehicles for work purposes.

Does your organization need a Fleet Safety Plan?

To answer that question, answer the following:

• Do we operate vehicles for work?
• Do our employees drive for work purposes?
• Do our staff drive our vehicles for private purposes?
• Do we provide employees with personal vehicles?
• Do employees or other drive on our premises?
• Do we employ contract transport services?

If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of the above the employer is responsible for ensuring appropriate fleet safety systems and controls are in place and that they are operating effectively.

Go to the first module!

To begin your online study, just click on the "Modules" tab. To study off-line, click on the "Study Guide" tab and download the PDF study guide. Download Adobe Reader to open the study guide. The study guide is for your personal use only.

To begin your training, just click on the module links below.

MODULE 1 - The Big Picture MODULE 2 - Duties and Responsibilities MODULE 3 - Operator Responsibilities MODULE 4 - Driver Selection MODULE 5 - Driver Training & Evaluation MODULE 6 - Accident Investigations MODULE 7 - Selection & Maintenance

COURSE 719 FINAL EXAM

This is an open book exam. That means you may search high and low throughout the course material for the answers to this final exam. To receive a certificate, you must achieve a 70% score or higher.

It's important to complete each quiz as the final exam questions are derived from the questions within each module quiz. Immediately after submitting the quiz, you will receive a web page containing your answers and the correct "book" answers.

Course Study Guide. Use it for studying off-line and creating a reference binder.

Additional information can be found in: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Networks of Employer for Traffic Safety ANSI/ASSE Z15.1, Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations A Guide to Transportation Safety, NC Dept. of Labor Fleet Safety Accident Investigation Handbook Additional Resources

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