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Trucking Injury Reduction Emphasis (TIRES)

Categories

• Industry report.
• Cab or trailer entry/exit.
• Fatalities.
• Forklifts.
• General maintenance.
• Lifting.
• Load & unload.
• Load securement.
• Loading dock.
• Mechanics.
• Safety plan.
• Survey results.
• Tarping.
• TIRESPIN Newsletters.

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Industry report

• Preventing injuries in the trucking industry, focus report 1997 - 2005 (993 KB PDF / 3 min).
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Cab or trailer entry/exit

• New Be a pro – trailer exiting strategy (poster) (127 KB PDF).
• Wear your high visibility vest (poster) (428 KB PDF / 1 min).
• Small details can save your life (true story) (210 KB PDF).
• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• Can you afford to live on 60 percent of your salary for the next 6 weeks? (true story) (200 KB PDF).
• Dem bones (poster) (175 KB PDF).
• Would he mind? (poster) (109 KB PDF).
• Don't fall for it: step down (poster) (610 KB PDF / 2 min).
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Fatalities

• New Don't stop that truck! (true story) (124 KB PDF).
• Small details can save your life (true story) (210 KB PDF).
• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• Beware of blind spots! (poster) (611 KB PDF / 2 min).
• Driver killed when run-over by co-worker (true story) (186 KB PDF).
• Don't fall for it: loading docks (poster) (1674 KB PDF / 5 min).
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Forklifts

• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• Tight squeeze? (poster) (693 KB PDF / 2 min).
• Stay alert when working with forklifts (true story) (179 KB PDF).
• Is that pallet safe to move? (tip sheet) (246 KB PDF).
• Forklift, freight, you? (poster) (232 KB PDF).
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General maintenance

Preventing injuries from getting struck by or against an object

• Neutral or not? (true story) (142 KB PDF).
• Truck maintenance tips for drivers (tip sheet) (78 KB PDF).
• Fleet maintenance tips for mechanics (tip sheet) (76 KB PDF).
• Wear your high visibility vest (poster) (428 KB PDF / 1 min).
• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• There are worse things than getting your toes stepped on (true story) (223 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing injuries to muscles, tendons, and joints

• Dem bones (poster) (175 KB PDF).
• Would he mind? (poster) (109 KB PDF).
• If you have to move it manually - organize and store heavy objects at a comfortable height (tip sheet) (132 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing slip, trip, and fall injuries

• Your safety gear (poster) (107 KB PDF).
• Terminal, yard, and customer site slip, trip and fall injuries to drivers (52 KB PDF).
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Lifting

Preventing injuries from getting struck by or against an object

• There are worse things than getting your toes stepped on (true story) (223 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing injuries to muscles, tendons, and joints

• Some deliveries can be a real pain! (true story) (190 KB PDF).
• Can you afford to live on 60 percent of your salary for the next 6 weeks? (true story) (200 KB PDF).
• Why is Mike smiling? (poster) (141 KB PDF).
• Recurring pain can lead to disabling injuries (tip sheet) (162 KB PDF).
• What a trucker needs to know about CTS (dollars & sense) (157 KB PDF).
• Dem bones (poster) (175 KB PDF).
• Load smart - your driver will thank you (tip sheet) (180 KB PDF).
• 80-pound box leads to 8 days off work (true story) (163 KB PDF).
• Would he mind? (poster) (109 KB PDF).
• If you have to move it manually - organize and store heavy objects at a comfortable height (tip sheet) (132 KB PDF).
• Line truck driver hurts shoulder lifting converter gear (63 KB PDF).
• Days off work due to a back/shoulder injury (poster) (229 KB PDF).
• Get help with heavy or awkward loads (71 KB PDF).
• Save your back for the good things (poster) (430 KB PDF / 1 min).
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Load & unload

Preventing injuries from getting struck by or against an object

• Be a pro – strapping (poster) (286 KB PDF).
• To cheat, or not to cheat… (true story) (152 KB PDF).
• Small details can save your life (true story) (210 KB PDF).
• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• Tight squeeze? (poster) (693 KB PDF / 2 min).
• Stay alert when working with forklifts (true story) (179 KB PDF).
• There are worse things than getting your toes stepped on (true story) (223 KB PDF).
• Protect yourself from falling objects (tip sheet) (177 KB PDF).
• Communication is key (true story) (159 KB PDF).
• Is that pallet safe to move? (tip sheet) (246 KB PDF).
• Forklift, freight, you? (poster) (232 KB PDF).
• Load related fall injuries to drivers (true story) (50 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing injuries to muscles, tendons, and joints

• Some deliveries can be a real pain! (true story) (190 KB PDF).
• Can you afford to live on 60 percent of your salary for the next 6 weeks? (true story) (200 KB PDF).
• Why is Mike smiling? (poster) (141 KB PDF).
• Recurring pain can lead to disabling injuries (tip sheet) (162 KB PDF).
• What a trucker needs to know about CTS (dollars & sense) (157 KB PDF).
• Dem bones (poster) (175 KB PDF).
• Load smart - your driver will thank you (tip sheet) (180 KB PDF).
• 80-pound box leads to 8 days off work (true story) (163 KB PDF).
• Would he mind? (poster) (109 KB PDF).
• If you have to move it manually - organize and store heavy objects at a comfortable height (tip sheet) (132 KB PDF).
• Days off work due to a back/shoulder injury (poster) (229 KB PDF).
• Get help with heavy or awkward loads (71 KB PDF).
• Save your back for the good things (poster) (430 KB PDF / 1 min).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing slip, trip, and fall injuries

• Don't fall for it: loading and unloading (poster) (410 KB PDF / 1 min).
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Load securement

Preventing injuries from getting struck by or against an object

• Be a pro – strapping (poster) (286 KB PDF).
• To cheat, or not to cheat… (true story) (152 KB PDF).
• Wear your high visibility vest (poster) (428 KB PDF / 1 min).
• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• Protect yourself from falling objects (tip sheet) (177 KB PDF).
• Is that pallet safe to move? (tip sheet) (246 KB PDF).
• Load related fall injuries to drivers (true story) (50 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing injuries to muscles, tendons, and joints

• What a trucker needs to know about CTS (dollars & sense) (157 KB PDF).
• Recurring pain can lead to disabling injuries (tip sheet) (162 KB PDF).
• Dem bones (poster) (175 KB PDF).
• Would he mind? (poster) (109 KB PDF).
• Get help with heavy or awkward loads (71 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing slip, trip, or fall injuries

• Don't fall for it: prevent falls while securing a load (poster) (253 KB PDF).
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Loading dock

Preventing injuries from getting struck by or against an object

• Small details can save your life (true story) (210 KB PDF).
• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• Tight squeeze? (poster) (693 KB PDF / 2 min).
• Stay alert when working with forklifts (true story) (179 KB PDF).
• There are worse things than getting your toes stepped on (true story) (223 KB PDF).
• Load related fall injuries to drivers (true story) (50 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing injuries to muscles, tendons, and joints

• Why invest in powered dock levelers? (tip sheet) (168 KB PDF).
• Why is Mike smiling? (poster) (141 KB PDF).
• What a trucker needs to know about CTS (dollars & sense) (157 KB PDF).
• Dem bones (poster) (175 KB PDF).
• Load smart - your driver will thank you (tip sheet) (180 KB PDF).
• Days off work due to a back/shoulder injury (poster) (229 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Preventing slip, trip, or fall injuries

• Your safety gear (poster) (107 KB PDF).
• Don't fall for it: loading and unloading (poster) (410 KB PDF / 1 min).
• Delivery truck driver fatally injured in fall (53 KB PDF).
• Don't fall for it: loading docks (poster) (1674 KB PDF / 5 min).
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Mechanics

• Neutral or not? (true story) (142 KB PDF).
• Fleet maintenance tips for mechanics (tip sheet) (76 KB PDF).
• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• Driver killed when run-over by co-worker (true story) (186 KB PDF).
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Safety plan

• New Be a pro – Hooking and unhooking trailers (poster) (710 KB PDF / 2 min).
• Truck maintenance tips for drivers (tip sheet) (78 KB PDF).
• Fleet maintenance tips for mechanics (tip sheet) (76 KB PDF).
• Be seen – be safe (tip sheet) (125 KB PDF).
• Stay alert when working with forklifts (true story) (179 KB PDF).
• Communication is key (true story) (159 KB PDF).
•  Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).

Cost benefits analyses

• Safety programs increase productivity (dollars & sense) (153 KB PDF).
• Safety programs reduce turnover (dollars & sense) (114 KB PDF).
• Investing a little in safety can help your bottom line (136 KB PDF).
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Survey results

• 2006 employee survey results on reducing injuries in the trucking industry (104 KB PDF).
• 2005 employer survey results on reducing injuries in the trucking industry (122 KB PDF).
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Tarping

• Recurring pain can lead to disabling injuries (tip sheet) (162 KB PDF).
• What a trucker needs to know about CTS (dollars & sense) (157 KB PDF).
• Tarping related fall injuries to drivers (54 KB PDF).
• Don't fall for it: tarp smart (poster) (531 KB PDF / 2 min).
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TIRESPIN Newsletters

• New Summer 2009 (600 KB PDF / 2 min). Sign up for TIRES safety materials, sleep apnea, cab exit strategies, distracted driving, truck driving champions, stress.
• Spring 2009 (421 KB PDF / 1 min). America's Road Team, Farwest Freight, changing seasons, new hazards.
• Summer 2008 (631 KB PDF / 2 min). Injuries from getting struck, truck driving championships.
• Spring 2008 (723 KB PDF / 2 min). Trucking industry report, root cause of injuries, blood pressure, grant money available.
• Summer 2007 (675 KB PDF / 2 min). Strains and sprains, safety programs.
• Spring 2007 (110 KB PDF). Slip, trip, and fall injuries.
• Winter 2007 (95 KB PDF). Slip, trip, and fall injuries, driver survey results.
• Summer 2006 (203 KB PDF). TIRES introduction, manual material handling.
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