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OSHA regulations govern the safety and health of the workers and the responsibilities of employers to ensure their safety at the warehouse, dock, construction site, and in other places truckers go to deliver and pick up loads throughout the country.

OSHA does have jurisdiction for falling hazards while working on the trailers pulled by the trucks and/or truck-tractors in this category. OSHA also has jurisdiction for falling hazards while working on trucks, truck-tractors, and trailers that do not fall within this category.

OSHA regulations govern the safety and health of the workers and the responsibilities of employers to ensure their safety at the warehouse, dock, construction site, and in other places truckers go to deliver and pick up loads throughout the country.

DOT has authority over interstate commerce while OSHA has authority over intrastate commerce except when handling hazardous materials.

Tips for Truck and Bus Drivers Check Your Blind Spots. ... Be Aware of Long Stopping Distances. ... Make Wide Turns Carefully. ... Always Buckle Up. ... Drive at a Safe Speed. ... Stay Focused and Avoid Distracted Driving. ... Always Use Your Signal. ... Maintain Your Vehicle.

Here's an overview of the Hours of Service rules and what you need to know to be compliant. 14-hour shift limit. ... 11-hour driving limit. ... 60/70-hour limit. ... 34-hour restart. ... Rest breaks. ... Split sleeper berth rule.

Who Is Not Covered By OSHA? Federal government employees. State/local government employees. Self-employed workers. Farms that only employ immediate family members. Industries for which other federal agencies have jurisdiction over workplace safety conditions (e.g. energy, mining, etc.)