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Fatigue Management Survey
This blog is a reminder to our readers to participate in a quick 3 question survey on fatigue management. The results will be used to determine the extent of fatigue management in the trucking...
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Come See Us at Truxpo!
Our staff will be at Truxpo handing out SafetyDriven swag and answering any questions visitors may have about our services. We will also be giving away a remote control truck (featured below) to a...
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Respect the Cone Zone
Employees working in the cone zone are at risk of an injury from surrounding vehicle traffic. Since 2006, there have been 226 injured workers in cone zones in BC. All drivers need to be aware of the...
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So; How Many Inspections Do You Have To Do?
So; How Many Inspections Do You Have To Do? The number of inspections you have to do really depends on who you ask. This can be either an individual driver or a carrier with multiple drivers. Drivers...
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Check Those Tires Or Someone Else Will!
Check Those Tires Or Someone Else Will! CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck will be taking place June 7-9, 2016. During this three-day-period, local CVSE Inspectors will be checking vehicles for...
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Fatigue Campaign on the Way!
Fatigue Campaign on the Way! June 6 marks the launch of the first ever SafetyDriven Fatigue Campaign. Employers can look forward to great information as well as tools on fatigue management. According...
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Avoid Unnecessary Violations To Your Carrier Profile
All drivers are now expected to perform at a greater level of safety than in the past. This is evident with the increase in fines, which drivers could see as a result of distracted driving. One of the...
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Health and Safety Legislation
Federal or Provincial; which Health and Safety Legislation do you fall under? Working in Canada means every employer falls under one of two types of health and safety legislation: Federal or...
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Driving While Fatigued Is Driving Impaired
The long weekend is fast approaching and several people will be making road trips to their destinations. This can be a commute from the Lower Mainland to the Okanagan, or simply to a friend’s house the...
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How Do Employees Get Hurt – And What To Do About It?
Imagine yourself as a manager or supervisor. Have you ever come across the following scenario? ‘Another employee has just hurt themselves doing their job, again. You would think that every time an...
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Long Haul Drivers Responding To Personal Emergencies
Long Haul Drivers: what’s your plan if there is an emergency in your personal life? An article was brought to my attention earlier this week. The topic, long haul drivers responding to emergencies,...
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Truck drivers have the cool job of transporting goods which range anywhere from batteries to livestock. Their responsibility is to get the goods from one point to another damage free. Many drivers do a...
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Commit to Driving Safely, Especially During Long Weekends
There is nothing better than a long weekend during the summer. It gives everyone an opportunity to soak up some sunshine. However, with long weekends, there tends to be a greater number of vehicles...
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Risk Assessments Are Easy, Very Easy
Not a rocket scientist? Don’t worry. You can still do a risk assessment. There is one catch, like anything that needs to get done, it will need some initiative and time. How much time? It really...
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Training for Joint Committee Members
Training focused on joint committee participation offers value to every committee member. However, additional health and safety training will not only benefit committee members. It will allow them to...
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Know Your Jurisdiction
Most employers who have been in business for some time are already aware of which piece of legislation applies to them. However; there a number of companies that are new to the realm of workplace...
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