This article describes the results of a voluntary employee injury/illness reporting system implemented for the U.S. motor carrier (trucking) industry (United States). Believed to be the largest database of its kind, 3053 accidents were reported by a cross-section of over two dozen trucking companies throughout the U.S. during the three-year period of program implementation. Data analyses indicate that 'slips and falls', followed by 'struck by' and 'overexertion' injuries were the accident types most frequently reported. In addition, detailed accident scenarios were identified, including the four most critical accident problems in the industry, namely those involving vehicle ingress and egress, overexertions, motor vehicle collisions, as well as those occurring during vehicle repair and maintenance activities. Recommendations emphasizing ergonomic solutions are proposed bearing on issues of improved equipment design, use of personal protective devices, employee safety training programs, and facility/vehicle maintenance programming.
Accidents in the trucking industry
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics ; 20 , 4 ; 287-300
1997
14 Seiten, 5 Tabellen, 8 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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