NEWS & REPORTS

Implementing an In-Vehicle Monitoring Program: A Guide for the OIl & Gas Extraction Industry

May 30, 2014 | Reports

Motor vehicle crashes are the most common cause of fatality for the oil and
gas extraction worker, accounting for almost one out of every three fatalities.
Workers from companies with fewer than 100 employees have the highest
rates of motor vehicle fatality in this industry. Driving is both a critical and
frequent task for workers in the oil and gas extraction industry. All sizes of
trucks, from pick-up trucks to semi-trucks are driven long distances between
well sites to deliver equipment, supplies, and personnel. Deaths to workers can
be prevented by implementing comprehensive motor vehicle safety programs.
One component of such a program is in-vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS).
Oil and gas companies tell researchers that these systems are helping to reduce
the rate of crashes and injuries for their workers.

This guidance is for oil and gas extraction safety and health professionals who
are responsible for motor vehicle safety in their company. This publication was
developed to assist these professionals in implementing in-vehicle monitoring
system programs. The guidance highlights what is known about fatal motor
vehicle crashes in this industry, the safety benefits of IVMS as reported by the
oil and gas extraction industry and other literature, and things to consider
when implementing an IVMS program.

Download the Implementing IVMS Guide

About the Author

NEWS & REPORTS

TOP 5 ACCIDENT RESPONSE TIPS FOR DRIVERS

Doug Marcello - My colleague, Tiffany Peters, addresses what drivers should do after the accident. Accidents happen unexpectedly, even to the best drivers. Knowing what to do beforehand is critical. Proper accident response will better position you to defend yourself...

Navigating the aftermath: How to handle a truck-involved crash

Mark Murrell When one of your trucks is involved in a crash event, it’s a stressful situation. There’s a lot to manage between helping your driver and working with the other parties involved. The first thing that sets people on edge is the number of players involved....

THE ONLY ROAD TO TORT REFORM

THERE IS A ROAD TO TORT REFORM...AND WE ARE NOT ON IT.   Doug Marcello WHY IT MATTERS:  We have the power and ability to bring real tort reform by radically changing our approach and flexing our electoral power. WHY WE ARE FAILING:  Our current course for tort...

CVSA’s Upcoming Training Courses for Industry

Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Overview Virtual Courses CVSA will hold two Hazardous Materials Instruction Training (HMIT) Overview Courses. These virtual courses will introduce participants to a 10-step process that can be used to set up and implement an...

AT&T outage leads to ELD, tech concerns for truckers

Mark Schremmer A large-scale AT&T outage on Thursday, Feb. 22 raised questions about how truck drivers can remain compliant if their electronic logging device stops working. The short answer is that truckers may have to turn to paper logs to track hours of...

CATEGORIES