UC Irvine Extension Offers Unique and Comprehensive Motor Fleet Safety Course
IRVINE, Calif.--Today’s motor fleet managers face new challenges such as escalating insurance costs and potentially higher liability rates. To meet the demands of this changing industry, UC Irvine Extension is offering a new course entitled “Motor Fleet Safety for the Safety and Health Professional” which explores how to develop safety practices and procedures for motor fleet departments. The one-day class will be held on Saturday, February 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the UCI Learning Center in Orange, Calif.
“Motor fleet managers are responsible for large numbers of vehicles as well numerous drivers,” said Astra C. Townley, MS, ARM, CSP, WFF-Technical Consultant, Liberty Mutual – National Market and course instructor at UC Irvine Extension. “Not to mention making sure all insurance and liability procedures are up-to-date. This course will equip participants with the skills to better oversee and manage all facets of their job.”
The course will include lectures, case studies, training videos and a question and answer session with a motor fleet safety professional. Topics that will be covered include:
- Overview and definition of a motor fleet safety program
- The elements of a successful fleet safety program
- How to develop safety practices and procedures that will reduce company losses
- Creating a plan that complies with OSHA guidelines
- Organization of motor vehicle fleet accident data and how to conduct accident investigations
- Knowledge of selection, hiring and training of drivers
- How to effectively supervise a “scattered fleet”
This course is offered within UC Irvine Extension’s Occupational Safety and Health Certificate Program. To register for the course visit www.extension.uci.edu. For more information about this course and the Occupational Safety and Health Certificate Program visit http://unex.uci.edu/certificates/facilities/osh or contact Judy Purewal at (949) 824-6538 or via email at japurewa@uci.edu.
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