PPT-DRIVING & Vehicle Ergonomics

Presented by Ginger Edgecombe Dorsey PhD APHIS Ergonomics Program Manager Ergonomics Definition Fitting the job to the worker Goals Fit you to your car so you can drive in a way that maximizes the natural ability of your body to move and respond to physical stress. Offered by the Franklin & Marshall Department of Public Safety. © Copyright 2014, Franklin & Marshall Department of Public Safety. Introduction. The Department of Public Safety wants you to have a safe winter season. . DRIVING Ergonomics. Presented by:. Ginger E. Dorsey. APHIS Ergonomics Program Manager. APHIS Ergonomics Program. creating healthy workspaces. through. healthy work habits. Ergonomics. Definition: Fitting the job to the worker.. Winter driving is particularly hazardous . Why is this Important?. Employees need to understand the specific hazards of snow and icy conditions on roads so they can adjust their driving accordingly . Burke Driver Evaluation Program. Andrea Sullivan OT/L. Occupational Therapy Supervisor. Out-Patient Services. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. White Plains, NY. Why are driver evaluations needed?. Medical changes . Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit, plus trailer(s), plus the cargo.. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer for a single vehicle plus its load.. Safety is a Priority. You are completing this training because you will be transporting clients as part of your job function. You need to understand the expectations of that role, and the importance of keeping yourself and your clients safe on the road. After completing this training, you will be directed to print and sign a Vehicle Driving Safety Acknowledgement form.. Presented . by:. Ginger . Edgecombe Dorsey, . Ph.D.. APHIS Ergonomics Program Manager. Ergonomics. Definition: Fitting the job to the worker.. Goals:. Fit you to your car so you can drive in a way that maximizes the natural ability of your body to move and respond to physical stress.. DRIVING Ergonomics. Presented by:. Ginger E. Dorsey. APHIS Ergonomics Program Manager. APHIS Ergonomics Program. creating healthy workspaces. through. healthy work habits. Ergonomics. Definition: Fitting the job to the worker.. DRIVING Ergonomics. Presented by:. Ginger E. Dorsey. APHIS Ergonomics Program Manager. APHIS Ergonomics Program. creating healthy workspaces. through. healthy work habits. Ergonomics. Definition: Fitting the job to the worker.. and Inattention Blindness. More than 700 injury crashes involve distracted driving on a typical day in the U.S.. Fact:. Distracted Driving is Dangerous. Drivers can be distracted long after they program a GPS device or send a text via a voice command system. PPT-103-01. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation . PA Training for Health & Safety (PATHS). In Inclement Weather. Seat Belts. Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash!. HF Applications. Virginia Tech. Nathan Lau, PhD. Seniors & Driving. Seniors:. . Population. . Projection in US. U.S.. . Population. . Aged. . 65 and. . Older. . from. . 2016. . to. . 2060. Lesson 5. Learning Objectives. After completing this lesson, you should be able to:. Prepare and start to drive a commercial vehicle. Comply with operational regulations that apply to commercial vehicles. Preview chapter 5 topics . You will be able to identify defensive driving information.. Road . rage & driving distractions. Safe distance & following distance. Road conditions. Driving situations.