In fleet truck accidents human suffering is the main issue involved, along with all other direct and indirect costs. However certain preventive measures could be taken in order to avoid these fatal accidents. It largely depends on the top management that how they plan to overcome this particular problem.
A great deal of planning is involved in this process, as well as the task of assigning responsibility to employees is a very important aspect of it. Simultaneously employee training, their participation, interest and awareness in the maintenance of safe working conditions are crucial to the planning process of carried out by the managers.
There are certain uncontrollable factors involved in road accidents, which may be due to actions of other drivers or their vehicles and also the environment or the condition of the roadway.
1) The first solution for the problem of drivers unable to control the actions of other drivers or their vehicles is that drivers should be alert and ready for the unexpected. They should be mentally prepared that the vehicle in front of them can suddenly change its lane. He must thus also pre-plan for the desired action to be taken in case of such a situation. On the other hand the driver must also know how to avoid a collision if incase a load falls off a truck.
2) The following types of adverse weather conditions can prevail in different areas:
- Weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, ice, fog)
- The condition of the roadway (potholes, sharp curves, poor roadway markings)
- Condition of the vehicle
- Lighting - day or night
For these unfavorable weather conditions drivers should receive regular training as to how to deal with them. Again, the top level management is highly responsible for maintaining an efficient program to constantly upgrade and.....
