Course details
Injury Prevention for CMV Drivers
This online course provides drivers with information about common activities that put them at risk of injury, and teaches strategies for preventing injury while on and off the road.
Course Overview
Professional truck drivers have more injuries that keep them off the job than workers in any other industry. Many of those injuries are caused by issues not related to driving a vehicle. In fact most injuries are caused by unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, errors in judgment, or environmental dangers. Sprains, strains, improper lifting, improper position, slips, trips, and falls can all lead to injury.
This course is designed to provide drivers with information that can help them prevent injury while on and off the road. After completing this course, learners will be able to recognize common activities that put them at risk for injury and how to protect themselves so they can stay on the job.
Topics Covered
- Mounting and Dismounting
- Three Points of Contact
- Speed and Alertness
- Exiting
- Driving
- Seating
- Steering
- Seatbelts
- Stretching
- Loading and Unloading
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Points of Injury
- Cargo Doors
- Footing
- Lifting
- Environmental Risks
- Hot Weather
- Cold Weather
- On-the-Road Stops
This course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
