2024 Fall Driving Safety Seminar
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Lunch provided
Bridgeport, WV
The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GOWV) is pleased to announce three upcoming safety training opportunities on driver safety and excavator safety.
The first training seminar will be conducted as part of the ongoing partnership with Encova Insurance and will be presented by Veriforce. This training will focus on Driving Safety in the oil and gas industry, in particular in the Appalachian region.
The Safe Driver course is rigorously developed to combat the high incidence of Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) crashes involving personal and light-duty company vehicles in the oil and gas industry. Extending beyond business operations, this course also focuses on the safety of personnel during their daily commutes. The course is tailored toward any employee operating a motor vehicle in the industry, particularly the Appalachia and Marcellus regions. The content is targeted specifically to help address the unique driving conditions in the industry and region. The course will help identify safety solutions by combining legal requirements, safety controls and best practices to mitigate driving hazards. Safe Driver helps develop a commitment to transform driving behaviors and ensure safety of workers performing one of the most hazardous tasks performed each day. It is intended to significantly reduce the current trend of vehicle related SIF incidents.
The Safe Driver course is a 4-hour course that includes the following components:
- Incident Statistics and impact of SIF crashes
- Preparing to Drive: Emphasis on seat belt usage, visibility, vehicle inspection and vehicle ergonomics
- The Big Five: Speeding, Tailgating, Distracted Driving, Fatigue and Drug & Alcohol
- Dynamic Roadway: Navigating situational awareness, intersection and potential hazards
- Industry-Endorsed Safe Driving Tools and Policies: Journey Management, Parking considerations and the role of Telematics
- Oil & Gas Driving Hazards: Specific challenges and hazards in the industry and region
Veriforce’s Safe Driver course will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Bridgeport. The cost to attend the course is $75 per person. Lunch will be provided.
To sponsor the Veriforce Safe Driver Training, call GOWV at 304-344-9867.
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