Heavy lifting, weather, other distracted drivers, and bad traffic can take a normal work day for a delivery driver and turn it into a nightmare of exposure to hazards. Delivery drivers face serious injuries from:
- Entering and exiting vehicles
- Shifting and unstable loads
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Animal encounters
The information provided on this page can help employers and employees identify and evaluate existing or unforeseen safety and health hazards, and provides recommendations on how injuries can be prevented.
In addition, the page includes information on the rights and protections drivers are entitled to under Washington law.
Rules
- Motor Vehicles (WAC 296-865).
- Hearing Loss Prevention (Noise) (WAC 296-817)
- Outdoor Heat Exposure (WAC 296-62-095)
- Construction and Motor Vehicles (WAC 296-155-600).
Enforcement Policies
- Powered Industrial Trucks Used to Load and Unload (DD 7.07).
- Traffic Control and Flagging Operations (DD 27.20).
Videos
- Distracted Driving (PSE) (YouTube)
- Distracted Driving videos to borrow
- Driving Safety videos to borrow
- Safe Driving Habits: A State of Mind
- Severe Weather Alert: Are You Prepared?
Training Materials
Self-paced
Publications, Handouts, Checklists
- Help our drivers make safe deliveries to your company
- Motor Vehicle Safety (OSHA Safety & Health Topics)
- Package delivery driver safety & health
- Quick Tips for Lifting
- Some deliveries can be a real pain!
- Tips for successful chaining
- Trucking Industry (OSHA Safety & Health Topics)