Trucking safety

Truck drivers face high risks because they spend a lot of time on the road. These resources can help them stay safe and healthy.

Oregon OSHA

Visit the Oregon OSHA website to learn more about trucking safety, including:

Motor vehicle safety for employers and employees

Additional videos

3 is key: How to safely enter and exit large vehicles

To avoid injury, maintain three points of contact when climbing into and out of trucks, tractors, and other big equipment.

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3 es seguro: cómo subir y bajar de vehículos pesados

Para evitar lesiones, mantiene siempre tres puntos de apoyo cuando subes y bajas de camiones, tractores y otros vehículos pesados.

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Resources

Trucking safety awareness checklist

Ergonomics best practices for auto and truck repair
This one-page hand-out provides information on how mechanics can work comfortably and safely.

Flatbed tarping best practices
A one-page, easy-to-read fact sheet.

Winter driving best practices
An easy-to-read fact sheet.

Seatbelts are essential safety equipment
Safety talk on the the benefits of using seatbelts when driving. [Spanish]

Ergonomics for truckers (WorkSafeBC)
Video on ergonomics for trucking. (2:44)

The trucking injury reduction emphasis project (TIRES)
Dedicated to the trucking industry, this website has training materials, interactive tools, and more to raise awareness and prevent injuries.

Older drivers in the workplace (NIOSH)
An overview of the unique challenges of older drivers.

Video library

3 is key: Safe entry and exit

This short video includes best practices for safely entering and exiting large vehicles.

2 minutes

Supporting materials

3 is key handout (Spanish)
3 is key poster (Spanish)

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Safe driving

Safety and health resources for organizations with employees who drive as part of their work duties.

Driving

Serious injuries and fatalities (SIF)

Preventing serious injuries and fatalities requires a different approach.