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Synopsis
Written for safety managers of both large and small fleets of vehicles, this complete guide shows you how to identify and understand your three key responsibilities as a safety manager: prevent accidents, protect your company's property against potential loss, and comply with the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Act and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Relevant motor-carrier-safety regulations are presented in easy-to-use checklists, simplifying the confusing task of compliance, and 15 ready-to-use forms for complying with DOT's reporting and recordkeeping requirements are included.
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This handbook for safety managers offers advice on avoiding accidents and complying with regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). It addresses three key responsibilities: death or injury due to accidents with company vehicles, the potential loss of company property, and the above- mentioned regulations. Providing both guidelines and checklists, the book covers the operation of commercial motor vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, the requirements for commercial drivers licenses, and drug and alcohol testing. Special features include contact information for DOT agencies and state commercial driver's licensing offices, 15 forms for reporting and record keeping, and a visual glossary of traffic signs. Kujat is a consultant, health and safety auditor, and trainer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)