Pre-trip inspections allow truck drivers to ensure their tractor and trailer are safe to operate before hitting the road. Failure to take the time to complete a pre-trip could result in dangerous situations for both you the driver and others on the road. At the completion of the online course you will understand the importance of completing a pre-trip inspection and know the different items that should be checked.
Pre-trip inspections allow truck drivers to ensure their tractor and trailer are safe to operate before hitting the road. Failure to take the time to complete a pre-trip could result in dangerous situations for you, the driver, and others on the road. After the online course, you will understand the importance of completing a pre-trip inspection and know the items that should be checked.
Upon completing this course, you will know about the commonly used drugs found in the workplace. The effects these drugs have on individuals, how drugs affect the workplace, and a basic understanding of the factors that contribute to substance disorders.
IAW OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38(a) an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is required to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies.
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a written procedure detailing the appropriate response to various emergencies. An EAP is an essential component of an organization’s safety procedures. Creating an EAP and training employees to follow it can significantly reduce employee injuries and property damage and ensure visitors' safety in an emergency.
The MTA Safety Program Ergonomics online course defines the main concept of ergonomics, that we want to create a good fit between the person and what they do. This course identifies some of the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders, identifies and discusses the risk factors and provides examples of common work tasks. The learner is provided with examples to assistance them in evaluating and making minor adjustments to the work space.
Ergonomics is designing a job to fit the worker, making the work safer and more efficient. Implementing ergonomic solutions can make employees more comfortable and increase productivity. This training will make you aware of ergonomic hazards and solutions to fix those hazards for reaching, awkward posture, grip, contact stress, lifting, repeated movement, and vibration. Your body may begin to have symptoms such as fatigue, discomfort, and pain, which can be the first signs of a musculoskeletal disorder.
The MTA Safety Program Facility Inspections Follow-Up online course reviews possible violations found in facilities. This online course looks at some of the common violations, solutions to those violations and the possible penalties for these violations. Learners will look at the criteria for penalties and how each person can help to prevent violations.
