Training Resources for Safe Operation of Specialized Equipment
Specialized Equipment Resources
A description of training resources available for each of the specialized equipment types identified by the Health and Safety Code Handbook follows. This equipment includes: 15-passenger vans, four-wheel-drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles, and trailers.
15-Passenger Vans
Health and Safety Code Handbook Reference
- 13.7 15 Passenger Vehicles (Interim Directive No.: 6709.11-2005-1) Drivers
operating vehicles designed to transport more than 16 passengers (including
the driver) must have a commercial driver's license and a Forest Service
endorsement. Drivers operating 15 passenger vans must have validation stated
on the driver's identification.
- 13.81(3): Passenger Vehicles (Interim Directive No.: 6709.11-2005-1): Operators shall receive training, an operational test, and a written test targeting the requirements of operating specialized equipment. The drivers ID must state 15-passenger van.
Video/DVD Resources
- Title: Defensive Driving: 15-Passenger Vans
- Format: Video and DVD
- Length: 13 minutes
- Date: 2005
- Price:
Video, 7-day free preview; free online preview, rental $95, purchase $495, plus shipping and handling
DVD, 7-day free preview; free online preview, rental $115, purchase $495, plus shipping and handling - Availability:
Coastal Training Technologies Corp.
500 Studio Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Web site: http://www.coastal.com/ (Search for 15-passenger) - Description: This video/DVD provides a short overview of the special characteristics of 15-passenger vans, and issues related to rollover accidents and fatalities. Topics covered: loading and handling, common causes of rollovers, safety guidelines, the importance of seat belts, and the basic safety tips for operating these vans, including reacting to potentially dangerous conditions and driving hazards, proper loading, basic defensive driving tips, and passenger safety.
Electronic Documents
- Title: Reducing the Risk of Rollover Crashes in 15-Passenger Vans
- Format: Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf)
- Length: 2 pages
- Date: 2002
- Price: Download for free
- Availability: This document and other electronic resources are available on the NHTSA Web site (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/studies/15PassVans/15PassCustomerAdvisory.htm).
- Description: This two-page flyer is
intended to raise general awareness about the problems
with 15-passenger vans.
It stresses
the
importance
of seat belts, slowing down, and the need for experienced
drivers to operate these vehicles.
- Title: 15-Passenger Van Drivers: Basic Loss Prevention Guide
- Format: Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf)
- Length: 31 pages
- Date: 2003
- Price: Download for free
- Availability:
Office of Financial Management, Risk Management Division–Loss Prevention
P.O. Box 41027, Rm. 301, General Administration Bldg.
Olympia, WA 98504–1027
Web site: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/rmd/loss.pdf - Description: This
guide offers background information on the problems associated
with 15-passenger vans, Federal agencies' responses to the problem,
and guidelines for safe practices when using 15-passenger vans.
- Title: 15-Passenger Van Safety Awareness Program
- Format: Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
- Length: 40 slidesDate: 2003
- Price: View, or download for free
- Availability: U.S. Naval Academy Safety Department Web site: http://www.usna.edu/SafetyOffice/WebBasedOSHTraining.htm
- Description: This presentation oriented toward Navy personnel is a Web-based training program. Topics covered: background safety issues related to 15-passenger vans, driving instructions, tips, and procedures.
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