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Semi Drivers Killed After Vehicle Rollovers, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center Mar 2011

Semi Drivers Killed After Vehicle Rollovers, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center

Kentucky Haz Alerts--Motor Vehicle

To prevent semi truck rollovers, employers should:

  • Implement and enforce a seat belt safety program
  • Establish and strengthen a company policy to reduce fatigue on the job

Employees should:

  • Always wear a seat belt while in the vehicle
  • Use correct lights during a fog
  • Use proper precautions to reduce sloshing
  • Reduce inadequate evasive actions