Wouldn't it be simple if those of us in the trucking industry could simply tell our drivers and freight handlers "Don't get into an accident" and "Don't hurt yourself"?  Unfortunately, these concepts don't seem to have an impact on employees.

We as safety professionals, need to make it a point to introduce the employee to the potential impact their actions at work can have on the entire organization--and most importantly the personal lives of the employee as well as those "external" individuals who may be involved in a particular circumstance.  We tend to get caught up in teaching the rules and regulations as laid out by OSHA and the DOT.   These rules and regulations, however, rarely make the working situation of a driver safer nor is their purpose to prevent accidents or injuries.  Certainly, it is important to be compliant--but being OSHA or DOT compliant does not make you a safer organization!

At Equinox Consulting, we work with your organization to assist you in achiving a balance between educating employees on compliance and educating employees to work safely!  Call 717-386-1242 for more information.

(Contact phone number changed - 10/31/05)