Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Operator.training.should.consist.of.the.following.items:
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Federal.or.state.regulations
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Company's.rules.and.policies
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Right-of-way
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Start-up/back-up
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Negotiating.curves
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Passing
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Turning.left.and.right
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Crossing.intersections
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Using.and.changing.lanes
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Parking
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Negotiating.downgrades
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Driving.in.adverse.conditions
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Emergency.equipment.and.procedures
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Pedestrian.interaction
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Passenger.management
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Driver.inspection.reports.and.procedures
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Brake.performance
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Tire.inlation
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Tire.wear.and.deterioration
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Wheel.retention.and.deterioration
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Steering.system.performance
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Full.trailer.coupling
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Fifth.wheel.hitches.and.adjustable.axles
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Vehicle.lighting.and.visibility
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Payload.characteristics
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Securing.cargos
Operators.should.be.observed.and.evaluated.on.a.periodic.basis,.retrained.if.nec-
essary,.and.supervised.more.closely..If.you.are.sure.that.your.vehicles.are.in.proper.
and.safe.operating.condition,.your.operators.then.become.the.key.to.your.leet.safety.
program..Good,.conscientious.operators.can.prevent.accidents.from.occurring;.they.
are.the.focus.of.your.leet.safety.program.
comPAny oPerAtor's mAnuAl
The.company's.operator.manual.is.a.key.communication.link.between.the.company.
and. its. operators.. It. conveniently. brings. together. information. about. the. company.
and.its.policies.and.procedures..It.is.indispensable.for.training.new.operators.and.is.
a.handy.reference.for.existing.operators..The.manual.should.be.progressively.devel-
oped.and.continually.updated.
The.manual.should.describe.the.leet.safety.program..It.should.set.out.the..carrier's.
standards.for.safe.driving..Procedures.for.reviewing.and.classifying.accidents,.estab-
lished. by. the. company,. should. be. included.. It. should. also. explain. the. company's.
disciplinary.procedures.
