Instructional Technologies Offers Free Course on COVID-19 Safety
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Instructional Technologies Inc., a provider of training solutions for the transportation industry, announced it is offering a free course for drivers on COVID-19 safety.
The course covers the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, how it could affect drivers’ work and safety, and steps to keep themselves and others safe.
ITI has just released a new course that helps drivers understand how COVID-19 could affect their work and safety, and steps to keep themselves and others safe. This course is available immediately, for free. Details below.https://t.co/4TdiLLwp1j
— ITI (@ProTREAD) April 2, 2020
COVID-19: What Drivers Need To Know covers information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on symptoms of the coronavirus, ways to prevent its spread and what to do if you get sick. It also addresses driver-specific concerns, including:
- Cleaning or avoiding high-touch areas inside and outside the vehicle.
- Important regulatory changes such as hours of service and commercial driver license expirations.
- Operational concerns like shipper closures.
- Reminders to avoid distracted driving and manage stress in challenging times.
- Lifestyle changes such as reducing contact in driver lounges, break rooms and at vending machines.
Drivers also are advised to check the CDC and FMCSA websites for current information on the pandemic, and to avoid sensational news and social media sites that could be spreading inaccurate information, according to the Vancouver, Wash.-based company. — Transport Topics
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