This
video is applicable to all companies that use trailers
along with individual pulling campers or boats.
A few years
ago Ohio Concrete had a problem with accidents when
their employees were pulling trailers. It was important
for us to address this problem when we realized it was
a training issue. Many of our employees had little experience
hooking up, backing and driving with trailers. We searched
libraries and the internet and could not find solid
information discussing this topic.
We had prior
experience producing videos for the concrete sawing
and drilling industry and came to the conclusion we
would have to produce a video addressing this issue.
We hired a local newscaster to be our spokesperson for
this video and the end result was something we are proud
of. It has also eliminated the problem we had with accidents
caused by inexperienced drivers pulling trailers improperly. |
In reviewing insurance claims it became apparent
the biggest risk was accidents that occurred while
employees were driving the company's trucks.
In looking closer at the vehicle accidents it became
apparent the most frequent accident was a rear end
collision, where the driver was cited for failing
to maintain an assured clear distance. These
accidents occurred most frequently when the operators
were puling trailers. The additional weight
increased the stopping distance. This instructional
video will teach our employees how themselves and
everyone else on the road safe when towing a trailer. |
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