Fleet Safety - Softcover

Joel M. Haight

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0939874008 ISBN 13: 9780939874002

Publisher: American Society of Safety Professionals, 2015

Synopsis

Fleet Safety for Safety Professionals and Fleet Managers provides statistical and regulatory information of interest to safety professionals and fleet managers, as well information on · hiring and screening · crash histories of prospective employees · monitoring road behavior, · training · incentives for safe driving behavior This book provides information and guidance on DOT and OSHA (and other) regulations that will be of particular interest to operations and safety managers with fleet responsibilities. Fleet in this book also includes buses as well. In addition to regulations, managers will find the research-based information on vehicles and accidents, as well as vehicle engineering and ergonomics useful in improving their driver training, selection and maintenance of vehicles, and improving driver comfort and lessening fatigue. The chapter on cost analysis and budgeting provides the economic fundamentals necessary to analyze capital expenditures and provide accurate cost-benefit analysis, whether the purchase is for a service or equipment. The chapter on sustainability offers real-world examples of companies who have integrated safety into continuous improvement of production operations, thereby reducing accidents while improving production efficiencies and optimizing use of materials. For those looking to improve their fleet safety programs, the chapters on benchmarking and best practices provide useful guidance and insights with direct applications, for both bus and truck fleet operations.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Society of Safety Professionals
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0939874008
• ISBN 13: 9780939874002
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212
• Editor: Joel M. Haight