Motor Carrier Safety a Guide to Regulatory Compliance
The need to understand and follow applicable government regulations is critical to providing safety for everyone affected by the transportation industry. Motor Carrier Safety simplifies the many complexities of legal compliance for the transportation of goods by highway. It provides you with the tools and focus required to achieve full regulatory compliance.\ The author examines current regulations to determine what issues and requirements pertain to such issues as hazardous materials, drugs...
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The need to understand and follow applicable government regulations is critical to providing safety for everyone affected by the transportation industry. Motor Carrier Safety simplifies the many complexities of legal compliance for the transportation of goods by highway. It provides you with the tools and focus required to achieve full regulatory compliance.The author examines current regulations to determine what issues and requirements pertain to such issues as hazardous materials, drugs and alcohol, employee safety and health. Bulleted lists present the regulations in a clear, easy-to-use format. You will understand the issues and be able to determine the specific regulations that affect your place of business. In addition to regulations and standards, this book covers points of training, record keeping, and suggestions for annual audits. Case studies relating to various regulations help you realize how either violating or complying will impact your business. These features combine to make Motor Carrier Safety the perfect vehicle for launching your in-house training program. The laws governing the transportation of goods by truck vary from agency to agency. Motor Carrier Safety makes clear the regulations and provides the you with a practical source for complying with them. This book helps you to understand your regulatory exposure for non-compliance and guides you through the steps to becoming compliant. Booknews Simplifies the complexities of legal compliance for the transportation of goods by highway and presents tools required to achieve full regulatory compliance. Highlights general points of compliance and practical application, and ties together regulations from various agencies involved. Outlines procedures for workplace drug and alcohol testing, and covers ergonomic issues such as sleep deprivation and proper lifting techniques. Provides lists of what each regulation covers, as well as sample compliance forms and safety case studies. Dunlap is a safety and loss control coordinator. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
INTRODUCTION The Creation of a Safety Program HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Definitions and Applicable Legislation General Requirements Hazardous Materials Table Hazardous Materials Shipments.Transportation of Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Shipping Papers Hazardous Materials Package Marking and Labeling FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS Commercial Driver's License Safety Fitness Training DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS Drug and Alcohol Regulatory Requirements ASSORTED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TOPICS Federal and State Interaction Employee Safety and Health OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Inspections, Citations, and Proposed Penalties Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Hazard Communication Fire Extinguishers Emergency Action Plan and Fire Prevention Plan Transportation Focused Regulations Personal Protective Equipment OTHER ISSUES Ergonomics Employee Assistance Programs Behavioral Safety Accident Investigations and Corrective Action Auditing National Fire Protection Association Dock Safety New-hire Orientation APPENDICES
\ BooknewsSimplifies the complexities of legal compliance for the transportation of goods by highway and presents tools required to achieve full regulatory compliance. Highlights general points of compliance and practical application, and ties together regulations from various agencies involved. Outlines procedures for workplace drug and alcohol testing, and covers ergonomic issues such as sleep deprivation and proper lifting techniques. Provides lists of what each regulation covers, as well as sample compliance forms and safety case studies. Dunlap is a safety and loss control coordinator. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
