Dunlap Motor Carrier Safety

A Guide to Regulatory Compliance
1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-1-56670-356-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc

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Beschreibung

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.

Autoren

Autoren

Dunlap, Erik Scott (Olive Branch, Mississippi, USA)

Dunlap, Erik Scott

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION The Creation of a Safety ProgramHAZARDOUS MATERIALSDefinitions and Applicable LegislationGeneral RequirementsHazardous Materials TableHazardous Materials Shipments.Transportation of Hazardous MaterialsEmergency ResponseShipping PapersHazardous Materials Package Marking and LabelingFEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONSCommercial Driver's LicenseSafety FitnessTrainingDRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMSDrug and Alcohol Regulatory RequirementsASSORTED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TOPICSFederal and State InteractionEmployee Safety and HealthOCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATIONInspections, Citations, and Proposed PenaltiesRecording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and IllnessesHazard CommunicationFire ExtinguishersEmergency Action Plan and Fire Prevention PlanTransportation Focused RegulationsPersonal Protective EquipmentOTHER ISSUESErgonomicsEmployee Assistance ProgramsBehavioral SafetyAccident Investigations and Corrective ActionAuditingNational Fire Protection AssociationDock SafetyNew-hire OrientationAPPENDICES

Zielgruppe

AudienceHazardous Materials & Dangerous Goods Manufacturers, Shippers & Transporters, Transportation Professionals, Environmental Professionals, Emergency Response Personnel, Industrial Hygienists

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