Formal and informal safety inspections are a valuable tool to measure continuous improvement in the Safe Operations Program. Informal inspections should be performed by all associates as a means of...
Take Care of Shoulders & Back A truck driver was “cranking” a manual trailer dolly when he claimed to have felt sharp pain in his shoulder. During re-enactments and subsequent observations, he...
DID YOU KNOW? Each day in the United States, more than 9 people are killed and more than 1,060 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver. Distracted driving is...
Backing up a truck is one of the most dangerous - and potentially expensive - maneuvers that truckers can do and can be overcome by the use of extra care and caution. Backing events require extreme...
Questions What safety measures are in place to reduce the risk of a Trailer Pull? If a piece of equipment is tagged or locked out, when is it ok to use? What is the water formula per day? Name two...
Logistics companies have been notified recently by the FBI and local law enforcement agencies that there has been a rapid increase in cargo theft, specifically regarding loads of liquor. If at any...
Hot, Tired, and Thirsty: How Dehydration Feels Start your hydration early in the morning… When dehydration occurs, we experience a range of symptoms from dry mouth, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue...
Step One Ensure that you have two (2) good handholds on handles or other grips Place foot squarely on step (3 Point Contact) Use your legs to push you up into the cab, while using your hands for grip...
All injuries and serious incidents can be prevented. The Verst groups believe all injuries and serious incidents are preventable. By managing, and, where possible, eliminating workplace hazards, we...
