Safety Competencies and Training – 673.29(a)
PBT provides comprehensive training to all employees regarding each employee's job duties and general responsibilities. This training includes safety responsibilities related to the employee's position. In addition, regular driver safety meetings are held to ensure that safety-related information is relayed to the key members of our agency's safety processes.
As part of SMS implementation, PBT will be conducting the following activities:
- Conduct a thorough review of all current general staff categories (administrative, driver, supervisor, mechanic, maintenance, etc.) and the respective staff safety-related responsibilities.
- Assess the training requirements spelled out in 49 CFR Part 672 and the various courses required for different positions. Unlike larger agencies, PBT is not subject to the requirements under 49 CFR Part 672. However, PBT will review these training requirements in the event that this guidance may be useful.
- Assess the training material available on the FTA PTASP Technical Assistance Center website.
- Review other training material available from industry sources such as the Community Transportation Association of America and the American Public Transportation Association websites.
- Develop a set of competencies and training required to meet the safety-related activities for each general staff category.
- Develop expectations for ongoing safety training and safety meeting attendance.
- Develop a training matrix to track progress on individuals and groups within the organization.
- Adjust job notices associated with general staff categories to ensure that new personnel understand the safety-related competencies and training needs and the safety-related responsibilities of the job.
- Include refresher training in all trainings and apply it to agency personnel and contractors.
