Global Collaborations in Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities
Inputs: Partner Resources
U.S. Government
Department of State – International travel information
External Link: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html
Provides links to country-specific road safety advisories relevant to business travelers, as well as valuable tips on safe motor travel overseas.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) – International Programs
External Link: http://www.international.fhwa.dot.gov/
A unique feature of FHWA’s international program is the Joint AASHTO/FHWA/NCHRP International Technology Scanning Program, which sponsors comprehensive fact-finding missions overseas to seek out best practices that can be applied to the U.S. transportation system. Two completed scans relevant to occupational road safety are Transportation Workforce Development (2001) and Commercial Vehicle Safety Technology and Practice in Europe (1998).
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) – Cross-Border/NAFTA
External Link: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/cross-border/cross-border.htm
FMCSA is the focal point for safety rules related to expanded operation of Mexican and Canadian trucking companies within the U.S., a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – International Activities
External Link: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/international/index.html
NHTSA international programs focus on global standardization of vehicle safety standards and providing technical assistance to other nations in establishing vehicle and traffic safety programs.
International
Association for Safe International Road Travel
External link: http://www.asirt.org/
Provides road travel reports for 150 countries, helping business travelers to make informed travel decisions.
Commission for Global Road Safety
External Link: http://www.fiafoundation.org/Pages/homepage.aspx
This select international panel was charged with developing the Make Roads Safe report, which was presented to leaders of the G8 group of industrialized nations in June 2006.
Department for Transport “Driving for Work” resources (UK)
External link: http://www.dft.gov.uk/drivingforwork/
Offers comprehensive guidance for managing road risk for employers and drivers, including statistics, sample policies, case studies, and driver tips.
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
External Link: http://osha.europa.eu
The Agency's mission is to make Europe's workplaces safer, healthier and more productive, and in particular to promote an effective prevention culture. Its Web site offers links to OSH statistics for the European Union and member nations, as well as international news.
Global Road Safety Partnership
External Link: http://www.grsproadsafety.org/
The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) brings together government agencies, the private sector, and civil society organizations to address road safety issues in low and middle income countries. GRSP is a hosted program of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Health and Safety Executive (UK)
External link: http://www.hse.gov.uk/roadsafety/experience.htm
Offers facts and recommendations on work related road safety. Provides several case studies useful for the review or development of occupational road safety policies and procedures.
International Labour Organization
External Link: http://www.ilo.org/global/lang--en/index.htm
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations tripartite agency (governments, employers, and workers) dedicated to advancing opportunities for decent and productive work. ILO programs include promotion of safe work within the Transport sector.
External link: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/dialogue/sector/sectors/transp.htm
International Road Transport Accident Database (IRTAD)
External Link: http://www.oecd.org/document/53/0,2340,en_2649_34351_2002165_1_1_1_1,00.html
IRTAD is an international database that gathers data on traffic and road accidents from 28 out of the 30 OECD member countries.
International Transport Forum
External Link: http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/home.html
Formerly the European Conference of Ministers of Transport, the International Transport Forum is an inter-governmental organization within OECD that focuses on the roles played by transport, logistics, and mobility in fostering sustainable economic development.
Occupational Road Safety Alliance (UK)
External link: http://www.orsa.org.uk/home.htm
A British alliance dedicated to raising awareness of occupational road safety and providing resources to employers.
Road Traffic Injuries Research Network
External link: http://www.globalforumhealth.org/Site/003_The%2010%2090%20gap/004_Initiatives%20&%20networks/006_RTIRN.phpAn international network dedicated to promoting coordinated research on road traffic injury prevention in low and middle income countries.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
External Link: http://www.rospa.com/morr/index.htm
This UK non-profit actively promotes employer involvement in traffic safety through its “Managing Occupational Road Risk” initiative.
World Health Organization (WHO) – Traffic Injuries
External Link: http://www.who.int/topics/injuries_traffic/en/
This site offers information developed by WHO and its regional offices, including the 2004 WHO/World Bank World Report on Traffic Injury Prevention; and implementation manuals on drinking and driving, speed management, and helmets.
Page last updated:
July 24, 2008
Page last reviewed:
July 24, 2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
