Innovative Training Programs for employees in diverse industries worldwide.
Innovative Training Programs for employees in diverse industries worldwide.
Duration: 0.33 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady
DOT whistleblower protection, as provided in Section 405 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) of 1982, as amended, serves to improve commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety by encouraging the persons best able to detect safety violations – CMV drivers and other motor carrier employees – to report noncompliance with CMV safety regulations. The STAA protects these drivers and employees from retaliation for engaging in, or being perceived to engage in, “protected activities.”
Any employee who believes that they have been retaliated against by their employer in violation of the STAA may file a complaint with OSHA. This course lists the whistleblower activities that are protected under the STAA, identifies retaliatory actions by motor carriers that are prohibited for “protected activities,” and describes the complaint filing procedure and what happens after a complaint is filed.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.50 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have stressful jobs. Driving a vehicle that is significantly larger than those around you requires constant attention. Plus, you are under pressure to pick up and deliver cargo on time, regardless of traffic and road conditions and you may be away from your friends and family for significant periods of time. Under these circumstances, it is critical that you take care of yourself, both physically and mentally.
“Wellness” is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis in order to attain physical and mental well-being and live a long, full, healthy life. This course discusses ways that CMV drivers can pursue and maintain wellness in order to pass their DOT physical exam, stay safe on the job, and live a long healthy life. Topics covered include the importance of sleep, key measures of health (blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and weight), alcohol and drug use, and stress management.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.75 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady
The purpose of DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections is the same – to prevent accidents and injuries and improve safety for everyone on the road. They help identify defects before a CMV hits the road, so repairs can be made before they can cause breakdowns or accidents. They can also help avoid violations and out-of-service orders during DOT roadside inspections. This course describes the parts and accessories that should be examined during pre- and post-trip inspections, how “tug tests” and “roll tests” of the brake systems are performed, and the DOT requirements for pre- and post-trip inspections and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Specially trained inspectors use procedures and criteria from the CVSA’s North American Standard Inspection Program to conduct roadside inspections of CMVs and CMV drivers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This program identifies the critical inspection items and unsafe conditions that can place vehicles or drivers Out-of-Service, and it ensures a uniform and reciprocal inspection and enforcement process in North America. This course details the roadside inspection process and eight inspection levels, lists the violations that can place a driver or vehicle Out-of-Service, and give some tips on avoiding and surviving inspections.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.75 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
The goal of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service regulations is to improve public safety by keeping fatigued commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers off of public roads. These regulations are commonly referred to as the hours-of-service rules, or HOS rules. They can be found in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR in 49 CFR Part 395).
The HOS rules are designed to ensure that CMV drivers have enough time off to get the rest they need on a daily and weekly basis to drive safely. HOS rules are necessary because people are not good at judging their own drowsiness. This course describes the HOS rules for property-carrying and passenger-carrying CMV drivers, the responsibilities of drivers and carriers, the possible duty statuses and recording methods for Records of Duty Statuses (RODs), and who is exempt from and common exceptions to the HOS rules.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
State the goal of the FMCSA’s Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations
State the definition of commercial motor vehicle
Identify CMV drivers who are exempt from HOS regulations
Describe the four possible duty statuses
Identify the responsibilities of CMV drivers and motor carriers
Describe the HOS rules for property-carrying and passenger-carrying CMV drivers
Describe the four acceptable HOS recording methods
Describe the information that is required on Records of Duty Statuses (RODS)
Describe common exceptions to the HOS rules
Duration: 0.75 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
The FMCSA implemented the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program to improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles on public roadways. This program uses performance and compliance data from roadside inspections, State-reported CMV crash records, carrier safety investigations, and carrier DOT registrations to focus FMCSA resources on the carriers who pose the greatest safety risk. Through compliance, the CSA program allows carriers and drivers to rectify safety concerns before crashes, injuries, or fatalities occur.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.75 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Employees of DOT-regulated employers who perform or could perform tasks that have been defined as “safety-sensitive” are subject to drug and alcohol testing. This includes over 12 million workers employed as airline pilots, bus drivers, commercial truck drivers, crew members on cargo ships, train engineers, and many others. Employers are required to implement a Drug and Alcohol Program and provide clear explanations of company policies and DOT testing regulations. They must also employ a Designated Employee Representative (DER) to administer the program, receive test results, remove employees from safety-sensitive duties when required, and answer questions about the program and testing process.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 1.00 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Transportation employees of DOT-regulated employers who perform tasks that have been defined as “safety-sensitive” are subject to drug and alcohol testing. This includes “reasonable suspicion” testing, which is required when a properly trained supervisor suspects that an employee is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs based on the employee’s appearance, behavior, speech, or smell. Supervisors and company officials who may need to make a “reasonable suspicion” test determination are required to complete at least 1 hour of training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol misuse. This course describes the purpose of DOT testing regulations, defines “reasonable suspicion,” lists the signs and symptoms of alcohol use, and describes best practices for conducting reasonable suspicion interviews and alcohol testing.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 1.00 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Transportation employees of DOT-regulated employers who perform tasks that have been defined as “safety-sensitive” are subject to drug and alcohol testing. This includes “reasonable suspicion” testing, which is required when a properly trained supervisor suspects that an employee is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs based on the employee’s appearance, behavior, speech, or smell. Supervisors and company officials who may need to make a “reasonable suspicion” test determination are required to complete at least 1 hour of training on the signs and symptoms of DOT-prohibited drug use. This course describes the five DOT-regulated drug classes, including their signs and symptoms of use, the types of observations that can be used for reasonable suspicion drug test determinations, and what happens during a reasonable suspicion interview, specimen collection, and drug testing.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
The Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) was created to help firefighters, law enforcement officers, medical personnel, and other first responders quickly identify the hazards present at transportation emergencies involving hazardous materials in order to protect themselves and the public. The ERG contains indexed lists of hazardous materials, the general hazards each material presents, and recommended safety precautions for emergency incidents. It is used in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and several South American countries.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: