Are company putting drivers at risk with out supplying proper personal protection equipment? or should it be up to the driver to supply their own?
Are Trucking company's putting you at Risk
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by watchoutdriver, Mar 25, 2020.
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Never heard of such a thing.
You are not going to find that now. Not after decades of abuse and neglect.
Suppose you wanted to buy one now? you will find it's a controlled medical device and cannot be purchased without a hospital or medical evidence. -
so in all reality, let's say that 500,000 masks become available at the local medical supply company, where even the average person can buy medical equipment, do you think that a trucker will get one over hospital staff..???
if YOU can FIND a set of masks, and latex gloves, GO BUY THEM, and try using the sales receipts for a tax write off
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The companies will supply the cheapest and easiest ppe that will be around. You should be thinking for yourself and find the best you can get. Expecting others to look for your own safety will not work well.
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If you're worried, go to an industrial supply store and ask for an N95 dust respirator, it offers the same protection.
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Of course you will need to install a shower outside your truck so you can decontaminate before you take it off.HoneyBadger67, Sirscrapntruckalot, Super_Trucker and 2 others Thank this. -
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds
- Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- Try not to touch door knobs with your bare hands
- Do not touch your face
- Put BOL's and Paperwork in a ziplock bag
- Wear gloves when fueling - then wash hands
- Minimize time spent in truck stops -
- Disinfect showers and public toilets before using
- Change clothes frequently
- Clean Trailer Door Handles on Drop & Hooks
- Keep at least 2 weeks of non perishable food, water and meds in case you have to self quarantine
- Do not use public phones or anyone's cell but your own
- Wipe down any keyboard before using
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