WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF SAFETY
SUPERVISORS
Services and Application
PROGRAMS IN THE SAFETY COUNCIL
INCLUDE:
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MONTHLY MEETINGS & NEWSLETTERS
The Council holds monthly meetings at which the Council's business is
conducted and guest speakers talk on a variety of topics related to truck
safety. These meetings also provide an opportunity for safety professionals to
exchange information and share concerns relative to highway safety and the
trucking industry. The Council also publishes a
monthly newsletter, "Safety Signals", which contains information on
the latest developments in the area of truck safety and regulatory compliance.
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WISCONSIN STATE TRUCK DRIVING
CHAMPIONSHIPS
This annual event allows Wisconsin drivers to test their
knowledge of the industry, driving skill, and overall professional competence.
The winners of this competition are eligible to compete in the American
Trucking Associations national Driving Championships program. This program has
been a great asset in promoting professionalism and safety consciousness among
participating drivers and a positive image of our industry with the public.
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DRIVER OF THE YEAR/MONTH
PROGRAM
This program provides public acknowledgement of Wisconsin's outstanding
professional drivers. Driver nominations are submitted to the Council with
selection considered on the basis of length of safe service, outstanding
service or acts of heroism, community service and performance of daily duties
consistent with the highest standards of the industry. The Wisconsin Driver of
the Year is selected from the Driver of the Month award winners.
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PRESIDENT’S SAFE DRIVER CLUB
This program, started in 1996 by the Council, awards drivers who have worked
for a company for 3 years and have had no accidents on or off duty for 3
years. Drivers are nominated by their companies to receive awards according to
how many years they have been members of this exclusive club. Lunches are held
to honor these drivers and present their awards.
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DETERMINE
ACCIDENT PREVENTABILITY Determining
the preventability of accidents has been a question that has stood the test of
time in the trucking
industry.
It's a question that seems to always have two different answers, preventable or
non-preventable, depending on who is looking at the accident and reviewing the
facts. To clarify the difference between these two answers is why the Wisconsin
Council of Safety Supervisors (WCSS) has developed an accident review program.
After determining
whether or not the accident in question is preventable or not, the driver
involved in the accident may still have a question as to the preventability of
the accident. Your company, as a membership benefit, has the option to submit
the accident for review to the Wisconsin Council of Safety Supervisors. The
WCSS consists of safety professionals from across the state that will
determine, based on the information submitted, whether the accident is
preventable or non-preventable.
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WISCONSIN MOTOR FLEET SAFETY
CONTEST
This competition rewards those carriers with the lowest annual accident rate
based on the total fleet miles traveled on Wisconsin's highways. The Fleet
Safety Contest motivates and instills safety consciousness among the employees
of the participating carriers.
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COOPERATIVE ROAD PATROL
Observations reports are made on drivers'
behaviors and vehicle condition of trucks on Wisconsin's highways. These
reports are written to record both the positive and faulty operations of all
trucks observed. The council forwards the reports to the companies involved
and requests follow-up information on actions taken.
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VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Periodically, the council conducts safety inspections of members' trucks
at one or more of the State's weigh stations. The inspections are voluntary
and are done by safety and maintenance personnel. Reports of the inspections
are forwarded to the carriers and a statistical summary sent to interested
agencies.
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ANNUAL SAFETY SEMINAR
The
Council offers a daylong seminar to its members covering a variety of topics
in the areas of safety and personnel effecting motor carriers.
Council members and other experts in the filed of truck safety and
compliance share their expertise on subjects such as hazardous materials,
accident investigation, decision driving techniques, driver selection and
control, safety incentive programs, and many others.
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ANNUAL SAFETY SEMINAR
The Council offers a daylong seminar to its members covering a variety of
topics in the areas of safety and personnel effecting motor carriers. Council
members and other experts in the filed of truck safety and compliance share
their expertise on subjects such as hazardous materials, accident
investigation, decision driving techniques, driver selection and control,
safety incentive programs, and many others.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Annual Dues: $100.00
This form needs to printed out and
either mailed or faxed. Information is at the bottom of this form.
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