Motor Carrier Safety: A Guide to Regulatory Compliance / Edition 1

by Erik Scott Dunlap

Overview

The need to understand and follow applicable government regulations is critical to providing safety for everyone affected by the transportation industry. Motor Carrier Safety simplifies the many complexities of legal compliance for the transportation of goods by highway. It provides you with the tools and focus required to achieve full regulatory compliance.

The author examines current regulations to determine what issues and requirements pertain to such issues as hazardous materials, drugs and alcohol, employee safety and health. Bulleted lists present the regulations in a clear, easy-to-use format. You will understand the issues and be able to determine the specific regulations that affect your place of business.

In addition to regulations and standards, this book covers points of training, record keeping, and suggestions for annual audits. Case studies relating to various regulations help you realize how either violating or complying will impact your business. These features combine to make Motor Carrier Safety the perfect vehicle for launching your in-house training program.
The laws governing the transportation of goods by truck vary from agency to agency. Motor Carrier Safety makes clear the regulations and provides the you with a practical source for complying with them. This book helps you to understand your regulatory exposure for non-compliance and guides you through the steps to becoming compliant.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566703567
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/06/1999
Series:	Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series , #3
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction. Hazardous Materials. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs. Assorted Department of Transportation Topics. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Other Issues. Appendix. Index.

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Editorial Reviews

"…excellent resource for motor carrier employers, safety directors and drivers…well-organized and easy-to-read, and the information is clearly presented. I know of no other publication that provides so much information in one volume…I would highly recommend this book to any safety and health professional who is involved in any way with motor carrier safety."
—Stuart Flatow, in Professional Safety

From the Publisher

Simplifies the complexities of legal compliance for the transportation of goods by highway and presents tools required to achieve full regulatory compliance. Highlights general points of compliance and practical application, and ties together regulations from various agencies involved. Outlines procedures for workplace drug and alcohol testing, and covers ergonomic issues such as sleep deprivation and proper lifting techniques. Provides lists of what each regulation covers, as well as sample compliance forms and safety case studies. Dunlap is a safety and loss control coordinator. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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