In order to take the CSS/CDS certification, attendance of the two-day Safety & Dot Compliance Seminar class is strongly recommended to ensure a good understanding of basic principles that are applied in the certification class.
Day
Day 1 & 2
Motor Fleet Safety Basics (MFSB) Objectives of a fleet safety program
Overview of NATMI certification for safety professionals:
DOT/OSHA Recordkeeping issues and requirements
Reporting and documenting vehicle accidents
Employee injury control and prevention
Hiring the right people
Driver retention
Safety training
Implementing safety in your company
Day 3 & 4
Wednesday - Thursday | Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs (MMFS) How to become a Certified Director of Safety (CDS)
Safety is good business – demonstrating the effect of safe operation on profitability.
The quality management approach to safety programs: how to identify the root cause of company safety problems and establish systems for continuous improvement.
Employee injury/illness management programs: focusing on critical safe behaviors to prevent or reduce injuries; managing injury costs through early return to work programs.
Driver performance management: using quality tools to identify the root causes of Hours of Service violations and to analyze driver turnover.
Accident analysis and litigation: root cause analysis of accident trends; a case study in accident litigation.
Implementing safety: how to implement the concepts introduced in this course in your own company.
Day 5
Friday | Certification Test for CDS or CSS
The written Exam will take place Friday morning Via Zoom.
