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The definition of an accident reportable to the DOT is different from the definition of an accident recordableunder OSHA. The same event may trigger both requirements or only one of the two. It depends on the specific circumstances.

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Is a recordable accident also OSHA recordable?

The definition of an accident reportable to the DOT is different from the definition of an accident recordableunder OSHA. The same event may trigger both requirements or only one of the two. It depends on the specific circumstances.


Can an OSHA recordable incident be declassified from recordable because of DOT standards?

DOT (US Department of Transportation) standards have nothing to do with whether an incident is recordable under OSHA regulations.


Does dot recordable accident require drug or alcohol test?

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What can you do if you received a careless operation ticket when you jackknifed a commercial vehicle but the damage was minor the vehicle was not towed the officer wrote the accident as dot reportable?

Not all officers are trained in the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations. A Recordable Accident is defined as an accident resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring anyone involved being transported to a medical facility, or either of the vehicles requiring to be towed. There can be differences between a DOT Recordable Accident and a Recordable Accident. In Idaho, up until recently, any accident with damage exceeding 500.00 was recordable. In Pocatello, ID any accident with ANY damage was reportable. If you are worried about a recordable accident affecting your safety rating, contact your local Federal Motor Carrier Administrative office, and they can best assist you.


What actors and actresses appeared in Accident-Dot - 2007?

The cast of Accident-Dot - 2007 includes: Denisse Bon as Dot Art Zapata as Charlie


When transporting cylinders containing used refrigerant DOT WHAT requires?

Use OSHA approved containers


Is Hazard Communication requred for only those HAZMAT employees who are involved in hazardous material transportation?

Hazard Communication training is required under the US OSHA regulations for every employee who works with OSHA defined hazardous materials. In addition, US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require Hazard Communication training for those HAZMAT employees who are involved with the transportation of regulated Hazardous Materials (Dangerous goods). The training provided to meet the OSHA requirements may also serve to meet the DOT requirements. The EPA also has Hazard Communication requirements for employees who deal with hazardous waste.


When is Reporting commercial vehicle accidents to DOT in writing required?

A DOT Reportable Accident is an accident where any injuries occured or any vehicle involved was towed from the scene. Additionally if there was $10,000 or more in property damage.


Three organizations whose local state and federal requirements you need to comply with at the hazmat awareness level?

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What are three organizations whose local state and federal requirements you need to comply with the hazardest materials awareness levels?

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What is a dot reportable accident?

Any one of the following 3 things makes it a DOT reportable accident. 1. Fatality 2. Any one needing emergency medical treatment away from the scene. 3. A vehicle has to be towed from the scene.


Where can one go to read car accident reports based on VIN numbers?

There are several ways you can get Car Accident Reports based on VIN Numbers. You can take the VIN number to your local Department of Motor Vehicles and have them run the VIN Number to see if the car was in any accidents. You can get the accident reports on the car online at dmv (dot) org. Is it a lemon (dot) com will also be able to tell you if the car VIN number has been in any accidents.