Tip Sheet: Safe Cab, Safe Driver

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• Corporate Authors:
  Washington (State). Department of Labor and Industries
• Description:
  A truck cab has more uses than any other part of a truck. It serves as the vehicle's control center, an office for paperwork and phone calls, a break area to rest and eat, a shelter from bad weather and environmental conditions, and a storage space for work supplies and equipment. The cab's multiple uses come with a wide range of hazards. Injuries can result from cab entrance and exit, prolonged sitting, reaching and handling the steering wheel, gear shifter, switches and knobs, and exposure to vibration, noise, chemicals, and fire risks. Take steps toward cab safety by starting with the following tips. TIPS TO LIVE BY Falls: Make sure grab handles and cab steps are securely mounted, clean, dry, and usable. When climbing up or down steps to cab, use 3-points of contact facing vehicle, holding grab handles firmly, gaining stable footing, and climbing all steps. Strain or sprain: Don't jump from the cab to the ground, use 3-points of contact instead as described above. If possible, install comfortable ergonomic seats, arm rests, steering wheels, shifter knobs, cabinets, and mattresses. Chemical hazards: Make sure interior engine cover is securely fastened and report exhaust system leaks to maintenance. Install a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm in cab. Never use exhaust heaters, unenclosed flame heaters, or heaters permitting fuel leakage or air contamination. Noise: Tighten loose or broken cab components and accessories. Report excessive noises from vehicle systems to maintenance for repair or replacement. Fire: Equip cab with Class ABC fire extinguisher. Do not use or store flammable products inside cab. Report electrical problems immediately to maintenance for repair. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Automobiles Education Environmental Exposure Fires Hazardous Substances Noise Occupational Health Preventive Medicine Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Transportation Vibration Workplace

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• Keywords:
  Chemicals Equipment Maintenance Equipment Reliability Exposure Levels Hazard Identification Hazards Injuries Injury Prevention Motor Vehicles Preventive Measures Protective Measures Risk Factors Safety Equipment Safety Measures Safety Practices Tools Transportation Industry Truck Drivers Trucking Work Environment Workers Worker Safety

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• Publisher:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Lay Publication
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20062674
• Citation:
  Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 90-157-2021, 2021 May; :1
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2021
• Performing Organization:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Tip sheet: safe cab, safe driver
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/225872/cdc_225872_DS1.pdf
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