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.

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

Additional videos

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

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

3 is key
This handout (Spanish) and poster (Spanish) offer great training and reminders to maintain 3 points of contact when entering or exiting.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Preventing serious injuries and fatalities requires a different approach.