August 2, 2019 – Idealease Safety Bulletin ‘Back to School Safety’
August is here and so is this week's issue of the Idealease Safety Bulletin courtesy of Idealease Truck Leasing and Rental. This issue provides some great Back to School safety information and reminders.
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This edition has a lot of great safety tips, reminders and information as we prepare for the busy back to school season. Download the bulletin in its entirety for more information.
1. BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY: As summer break comes to an end, drivers need to step up safety around school zones, crosswalks, bus stops and other areas where children may be walking or playing. Read up on all our back-to-school tips for more information on school zone familiarity, school bus stops, crossing guards, parking lots, cell phone usage, speeding and more.
2. SCHOOL BUSES AND LAWS: While laws vary by state, it is important to remember to stop when a school bus is loading or unloading. Passing a school bus while its red lights are flashing is illegal in all states.
3. CVSA BRAKE SAFETY WEEK IN SEPTEMBER : 9/15-9/21 Learn more in the full edition
4. FMCSA ISSUES EXPANDED FAQS ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE RULE: Visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's website for an expanded list of Frequently Asked Questions and other information on the agency’s drug and alcohol testing clearinghouse rule which goes into effect on January 6, 2020. Subscribe to news, information and updates via the site to help prepare.
- Read up on the top 5 FAQs and questions to stay best informed (ie. What is the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) and what information will it contain? )
Find all this and more in the Idealease safety bulletin. Don't forget to register Your Employees for the Safety Bulletin or View Archives of Past Bulletins at www.idealease.com
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