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Always FREE courses - Workhub’s new USA DOT Hours of Service Course

All of Workhub’s courses are free. Choose from any of our 80+ courses spanning 6,794 minutes of training, or you can even load and manage your own courses – all for free.

Today we highlight one of our free courses – The New Updated USA DOT Hours of Service Course!

Trucks are on the road 24/7. It is therefore imperative that truck drivers are knowledgeable, skilled, and committed to maintaining the safety of everyone on the road and are aware of the state regulations in their relevant travel jurisdiction. That's why the Department of Transportation (DOT) has established Hours-of-Service regulations for commercial drivers who transport both property and passengers. By limiting how much time drivers can spend behind the wheel, we can reduce fatigue, which can lead to accidents, injuries, and even death. Hours of service rules have been created after a long history of deadly accidents that could/should have been prevented.

Missing as little as 1.5 hours sleep can cause:
• Lack of alertness
• Memory problems
• Moodiness
• Blurred vision
• Memory lapse
• Poor reaction times

Workhub has now created its own fully comprehensive US Hours of Service course. If you know what a logbook is or have used an electronic driver monitoring system is – then you might find all this interesting or at least mandatory. In this 20-minute course we outline regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that apply to drivers involved in American interstate commerce. The lesson provides commercial motor vehicle drivers a basic awareness of:
• Applicable DOT regulations
• 14-hour duty and 11-hour driving limits
• 60-hour 7-day limits
• 70-hour 8-day limits
• And sleeper berth provisions

This course is presented in HD quality for your browser or full screen or watch in low resolution. There are also closed captions, downloadable handouts, and infographics.

In addition to free training - Go to https://bit.ly/4kEdQW2 and see how easy it is to provide employees direct paths to safety and training plus possibly be one of our excellent customers. Workhub provides a software technology answer for complete health and safety compliance that allows easy management of programs and related data, surveys, incidents, training, procedures, policies, inspections, and more, centralized in one easy-to-use hub.

New Hires Need Safety - Part 4/6 – Implementing Technology

In our rapidly changing world, there is an ongoing need to adapt and adopt. New gizmos like Wearables and Sensors plus active monitoring systems can be a very inexpensive way to magnify your safety program.

Finding technology for your workspace is only half the battle. How that technology is implemented can be the difference between game-changing results and serious harm. Technology requires sound methodology and expertise to be truly effective:
Proper Usage: Even the Best Tech Needs Best Practices
Tailor to Individual Needs: Even if the technology is proven.

Integrate with Existing Programs.
Educate End Users – clear instructions and ongoing support.
Evaluate Employee Understanding. Use quizzes, demonstrations, or discussions. The goal is to ensure that all employees have grasped the concepts and are ready to apply them in the workplace. Also use feedback and additional resources to reinforce learning.

Monitor and Reassess: Continual evaluation is crucial.
By combining reliable technology with best-practice implementation, teams can maximize benefits, mitigate risks, and genuinely support development and performance.

Document and Maintain Records
Maintaining accurate records of safety training is not only a legal requirement but also serves as proof that your company is committed to employee safety. Keep a records of who has training, completion dates, and topics covered. This is also needed in the event of an audit or if an incident occurs. Tracking training also helps identify gaps in knowledge.

Creating a safety training plan for new employees is ongoing and requires regular updates to remain effective. As your business evolves, so too will the risks and safety protocols. With a solid safety training plan in place, you can confidently welcome new employees to your team, knowing that they are prepared to contribute to a safe and productive work environment

Conclusion:
Getting it right is important, evolving and improving is critical. Every decision - especially when it comes to new technology - must be rooted in science, tested, monitored and reassessed. The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to safeguard well-being while advancing outcomes.

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New Hires Need Safety - Part 3/6 – The Right Expert Tested Technology

With new hires you should ensure that you have created a complete list of duties, done a full risk evaluation of related interactions and created a risk offset training program for them before they have even started. There is no school like the old school – which means looking at what you have in place already and then carefully evaluating your reliance on the new and latest technologies that you may be using or that they may be bringing.

Outdated risk assessments need to continually evolve. But, when new technologies are deployed they may misinform, be inaccurate, or even encourage unsafe actions.

The Rise of “Miracle” Tech - from wearable gadgets to data analytics platforms claiming instant game-changing insights. These types of tools may be developed or heavily marketed by firms focused on profit rather than having any scientific backing or real-world third-party validation. These types of products can add significant risk to onboarding as they may misinform management and employees, provide inaccurate or irrelevant data, and encourage unsafe training or rehabilitation practices.

To properly vet technology effectively request peer-reviewed evidence as testimonials or marketing brochures alone are not sufficient proof. Seek reviews from people in your field, colleagues or experts. Conduct pilot studies that test the technology with a small group under tight supervision. Ensure you monitor performance metrics, injury/incident rates, and feedback before broad adoption. Pay attention to what your staff are saying and doing.

Conclusion:
Remain Skeptical of “Too Good to Be True” Claims. In the end technology is just one tool. Roll out the safety training program for new employees during their orientation. Make it mandatory for all new hires to attend and complete the training before they begin their work duties. Provide them with a detailed schedule and make sure they understand the importance of the training and your work processes.

Be careful of over-reliance on new Technology. At the same time, keep an open mind to win-win changes that actually benefit you, your company and your employees. Go to https://bit.ly/3GhnBKr and see how easy it is to provide employees direct paths to safety plus be one of our excellent customers

New Hires Need Safety - Part 2/6 - Implementing Effective New Hire Safety Training Programs

Safety training programs save lives every day. "Safety is not just a slogan, it's a way of life." Is all you need to know about the value of all of that training investment by all companies combined … saving even just one life is worth it. No one wants to be at the scene of an accident.

Stunningly, 75% of workers have issues with wearing PPE with 56% of workers saying that they just don’t want to, 48% that think it’s not needed, and 36% believe wearing PPE makes their jobs more difficult. This is the data that you need to combat and educate and train for.

Building YOUR Mandatory New Hire Safety Training Program:
Identify YOUR Workplace Hazards: Perform a complete evaluation of possible dangers new employees may encounter in their roles, including physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic risks and understand the level of risk associated with each one. Then tailor YOUR training program accordingly.
Develop Clear Policies and Procedures: Create, review, assign and test your detailed safety rules and steps that address identified dangers.
Design Engaging Training Materials for all Learning Styles: Make sure the content is clear and easy to understand and is interactive by using various media plus hands-on exercises.
Conduct Regular Training Sessions: Plan and conduct regular training meetings and audits for new hires to cover all important safety steps, emergency plans, and the use of your PPE.
Evaluate and Update YOUR Program: Check the effectiveness of training through testing, feedback and incident reports. Remember to regularly update the content.

Conclusion:
Identifying and evaluating risks, as unlikely as they may be, is the first step to new employee safety. Allocate resources for safety initiatives such as training programs, safety equipment and safety tracking software. Audit rigorously and adjust accordingly. Then you can build and communicate a safety program around those risks and use that program to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous training. Your commitment to a culture of safety, plus an effective training program and feedback, will help ensure that the slogan “SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU” means something to both the company and to the employee.

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