2011 Quill Index

Accident/Injury Prevention

• Avoiding Re-entry Collisions
• Back Injuries are Preventable
• Do’s and Don’ts of Railroad Crossings
• Drive Safely Through Highway Work Zones
• Drivers with Sleep Apnea 7 Times More Likely to Crash
• Follow OSHA Guidelines to Reduce Crashes
• Holiday Driving Hazards
• How to Prevent Work Zone Crashes
• Place Emergency Warning Devices to Prevent Roadside Collisions
• Prevent Workplace Accidents with a Hazards Assessment
• Prevent Loading Dock Injuries
• Protect Your Crew from Loading Dock Injuries
• Report Shows Circumstances Leading to Large Truck Crashes
• Safe Right Turns
• Top Tactics for Entering and Exiting Tractors and Trailers
• Traffic Violations May Predict Future Accidents
• Utilizing Chock Blocks to Prevent Unnecessary Accidents
• Walk Cautiously on the Ice
• Why Hands-Free Devices Do Not Promote Safe Driving

Awards and Campaigns

• America’s Road Team Captains Named
• Daily Express Honors Safe Drivers
• Loss Prevention Director Dennis Shinault Awarded DSSA
• Marten Transport Receives CCJ’s 2011 Innovator of the Year Award

CSA

• CSA Hazardous Materials Threshold Revised
• Results of ATRI’s CSA: Truck Driver Perspectives Survey Released

Distracted Driving

• DOT Bans Hand-Held Cell Phones for Commercial Drivers
• Tips to Prevent Distracted Driving
• Why Hands-Free Devices Do Not Promote Safe Driving

Incident Management

• 5 Steps to an Effective Incident Management Plan
• The Value of a Picture

Laws, Regulations and Standards

• CSA Hazardous Materials Threshold Revised
• DOT Bans Hand-Held Cell Phones for Commercial Drivers
• First Aid: The Key to a Safe Workplace
• How to Improve Your Cargo BASIC Score
• Latest Idling Regulations
• Out-of-Service Violations See Significant Improvements
• Passenger Liability Presents Great Risks to Your Company
• Place Emergency Warning Devices to Prevent Roadside Collisions
• The Dangers of Snow and Ice Accumulation on Vehicles
• Top OSHA Violations to Avoid
• Top Tactics for Entering and Exiting Tractors and Trailers

Loading and Unloading Cargo

• Back Injuries are Preventable
• Prevent Loading Dock Injuries
• Protect Your Crew from Loading Dock Injuries
• Utilizing Chock Blocks to Prevent Unnecessary Accidents

Loss Prevention

• Cargo Theft on the Rise
• Commercial Drivers Targeted by Criminals in Staged Crashes
• How to Form a Safety Committee
• Passenger Liability Presents Great Risks to Your Company
• Promote Safety Awareness
• Protect Your Company Against Qualifying Unfit Carriers
• Protect Your Fleet from Cargo Theft
• Pro-TREAD Training Lessons Available for Drivers
• Report Shows Circumstances Leading to Large Truck Crashes
• Top OSHA Violations to Avoid
• Traffic Violations May Predict Future Accidents
• Truck-Involved Fatalities Drop Significantly
• What to Look for in New Safety Technologies

Navigation

• 4 Tips to Safely Navigate Unfamiliar Roadways

Railroad Crossings

• Do’s and Don’ts of Railroad Crossings

Tires

• Maximize the Value of Your Tires
• Utilizing Chock Blocks to Prevent Unnecessary Accidents

Weather Conditions

• Be Aware of Summertime Driving Challenges
• Holiday Driving Hazards
• The Dangers of Snow and Ice Accumulation on Vehicles
• Walk Cautiously on the Ice

Workplace

• A Clean Facility is a Safe Facility
• First Aid: The Key to a Safe Workplace
• How to Prevent and Be Prepared for Workplace Violence
• Implementing a Return-to-Work Program
• Prevent Workplace Accidents with a Hazards Assessment
• Your First Message to New Workers
  

Guides

• Incident Response Bag
• How to Capture on Film
• Sample Incident Press Release

Handout Cards

• Cargo CATs Security Tips for Drivers
• Don’t Drive Distracted
• Emergency Warning Device Placement
• Forklift Operator Safety Alert
• Highway-Rail Grade Crossings: 7 Steps for Safety
• Loading Docks Safety Tips
• Prevent These Hazards (sticker)
• Safe Lifting Techniques
• Safety Tips for Making Right Turns
• Tips for Driving Safely through Highway Work Zones

Posters

• Highway Work Zone Ahead! Five Key Areas
• Maintain a Safe Following Distance – Avoid Fatigue & Distractions
• Think You Can Drive Fast on Snow and Ice?
• Warning: Distracted Drivers are Dangerous

Websites

• American Transportation Research Institute
• Distraction.gov
• Federal Railroad Administration Safety Video
• FMCSA – Driver Fatigue Alertness Technology
• FMCSA – Hand-Held Cell Phone Ban
• FMCSA - Onboard Safety and Security System Guides
• FMCSA – SAFER System Company Snapshot
• FMCSA – Monthly SMS Results
• FMSCA – Safety Technology
• FMCSA – Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
• FMCSR – Maintenance
• FMCSR – Medical Advisory Criteria for Evaluation
• FMCSR – Railroad Grade Crossings
• FMCSR – Railroad Grade Crossing: Driver Disqualification
• FMCSR – Truck and Truck-Tractor Access Requirements
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• National Safety Council
• Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)
• Office of Disability Employment Policy – State Employment Laws
• Office of Disability Employment Policy – Return-to-Work Toolkit
• Operation LifeSaver, Inc.
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
• OSHA – Compliance Guidelines
• OSHA – Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Crashes  
• OSHA - First Aid Kits (Non-Mandatory)
• OSHA - Medical Services and First Aid
• OSHA – Personal Protective Equipment
• Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts: Early Release

To order the handout cards or posters, contact the Loss Prevention Resource Library at 317-636-9800 or email your request to thequill@baldwinandlyons.com.

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