Injury Prevention for Drivers

Earn your Injury Prevention for Drivers certificate upon successful completion of this course

INJURY PREVENTION FOR DRIVERS ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

Professional truck drivers have more injuries that keep them off the job than workers in any other industry. Many of those injuries are caused by issues not related to driving a vehicle. In fact most injuries are caused by unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, errors in judgment, or environmental dangers. Sprains, strains, improper lifting, improper position, slips, trips, and falls can all lead to injury.

This course is designed to provide drivers with information that can help them prevent injury while on and off the road. After completing this course, learners will be able to recognize common activities that put them at risk for injury and how to protect themselves so they can stay on the job.

INJURY PREVENTION FOR DRIVERS ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Mounting and Dismounting
    • Three Points of Contact
    • Speed and Alertness
    • Exiting
  • Driving
    • Seating
    • Steering
    • Seatbelts
    • Stretching
  • Loading and Unloading
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Points of Injury
    • Cargo Doors
    • Footing
    • Lifting
  • Environmental Risks
    • Hot Weather
    • Cold Weather
    • On-the-Road Stops

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 45 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.