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OSHA/NHTSA Motor Vehicle Safety [More...]
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 2,000 deaths a
year result from occupational motor vehicle incidents. That number is more than
30 percent of the annual number of fatalities from
occupational injuries. These deaths include driver and passenger deaths in highway crashes, farm equipment
accidents, and industrial vehicle incidents, as well as pedestrian fatalities.
The following questions link to resources that provide
safety and health information relevant to motor vehicle safety.
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What standards
apply?
OSHA Standards | Interpretations and Compliance Letters | DOL | DOT |
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Where
do motor vehicle hazards occur and what are possible
solutions?
Hazard Recognition | Possible Solutions |
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What can be done in the workplace to promote vehicle safety?
Policies | Fleet Management | Safety Programs | Driver Performance | More |
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Where can I find additional information?
Related Safety and Health Topics | Organizations |
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Motor Vehicle Safety Symposium Agenda. OSHA/NHTSA
(2004), 342 KB PDF. This is the
agenda for the joint OSHA/NHTSA Safety Symposium being held at the
Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, September 14,
2004 at which the Assistant Secretary for OSHA, John Henshaw, will be
speaking. There will be panel discussions on the value of Seat Belt
Programs and how to manage them effectively.
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OSHA Urges Federal Employees to Fasten Their Seat Belts. OSHA
Trade News Release (2004, September 14). Safety Symposium Focuses on
Motor Vehicle Safety.
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Motor Vehicle Safety Facts. OSHA Fact Sheet. The U.S. Department
of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in
partnership with the Department of Transportation's National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a promotional
campaign, "Every Belt - Every Ride" at the National Safety Congress.
Flyer for Seatbelt Safety
OSHA Alliances
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of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). OSHA Alliance (2003, October
06). Through
the Alliance, OSHA and NETS will work together to help reduce
traffic collisions and related deaths and injuries within the
nation’s workforce.
News Releases
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