FedEx Freight | Safe Workplace/Safe Driving Programs

Well, I did find this in plain view:


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Knowing FedEx they'll give you one of those nifty jackets then tell you, you can't wear it to work because it's not uniform approved.
 
My old center, ETO, was so small that I don't think we ever had an accident while I was there. Only 4 lift drivers on days, 2 on nights, plus one redshirt per shift. Since drivers were all contractors, we technically weren't even allowed on the dock, so that kept us out of the way. Of course, the reality was different and the city drivers always oversaw the loading of their truck/trailer. I often watched my trailer get loaded too since mine was one of maybe 3 outbound linehaul trailers.

Not a busy dock. But then we never got any atta boys, either. :shrug:
 
How to prevent non-driving injuries: Technology, culture and 'jackhammering'

http://fleetowner.com/driver-manage...m=email&elq2=13c33ccd8a184adf957921736b54094e

"Injuries that are most likely to cause truckers to miss work result from slips, trips and falls, followed by overexertion, according to the Bureau of Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Truck drivers have the highest number of nonfatal injuries and illnesses that require days off from work across all U.S. occupations."
 
As long as we're talking safety, let's talk about the role that being a mature human being plays in said: I keep reading comments on various web sites about how many folks will be killed because of speed limiters and electronic logs. Seriously children, time for us to grow up and be adults. The law is the law and we're getting paid damn good money to obey the law. And before all the a-holes out there attack me, the difference between us and a 4 wheeler, is we get paid to drive.

My favorite analogy here, if you're at a friends house, and he imagines himself a great cook...and dinner sucks, do you complain? If you're at a restaurant paying for dinner and it sucks, you have a right to complain!

Any questions??
 
I wonder if consistency of message, as well as timing, company wide, would help.

Rather than each location talking about safety and the dangers that exist, on a fairly random basis, perhaps there could be "safety days". 2nd Tuesday or 3rd Wednesday of the month (whatever). Company wide directive that discussion would be encouraged, and initiated on that day, each month. It might give people reason to think about the topic, and take notice of concerns to share with the class on these predetermined days.
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Quick question:

Can ANYONE tell us (without looking) what is currently shown on the clock at your center? I'm betting few, if any, could.


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Seems to me, the whole point of the clock is to increase awareness. And add some incentive to be aware. :idunno:Is it still doing that?
Just curious...
 
Quick question:

Can ANYONE tell us (without looking) what is currently shown on the clock at your center? I'm betting few, if any, could.


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Seems to me, the whole point of the clock is to increase awareness. And add some incentive to be aware. :idunno:Is it still doing that?
Just curious...
Hardly ever look at it.
 
Quick question:

Can ANYONE tell us (without looking) what is currently shown on the clock at your center? I'm betting few, if any, could.


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Seems to me, the whole point of the clock is to increase awareness. And add some incentive to be aware. :idunno:Is it still doing that?
Just curious...
Was at 20 days today.
 
Seems every time I look it's back to zero!! :idunno:
IMO it's very hard for a center with almost 400 employees full and part-time to make a n 80 day mark. The firs goal came very easy then we get within 10 days one time before then poof someone gets has an incident. I feel that some of the veterans around the center should feel free to point out things to these newer guys about safe work habits.
 
IMO it's very hard for a center with almost 400 employees full and part-time to make a n 80 day mark. The firs goal came very easy then we get within 10 days one time before then poof someone gets has an incident. I feel that some of the veterans around the center should feel free to point out things to these newer guys about safe work habits.
True enough, the numbers increase the risk. But at the same time, those same numbers provide the greatest opportunity for improvement. Those improvements come from having the conversations you mention.
 
I try not to look at it as it seems to never get past 10 days and the next idiot gets hurt with time off and workman's comp. Free paid vacation clock would be a better name for it.
 
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