Injury Prevention for CMV Drivers

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.

• 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

Approximately 45 minutes

Testing conducted in this online Injury Prevention for Drivers course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.