The School Bus Safety Company announced it has completed updates to its OSHA Compliance Training Course for school bus technicians and drivers.

The OSHA Compliance Course is designed as a management tool for school bus operations to help managers address OSHA regulations. The course focuses on workplace hazards commonly found in bus maintenance facilities and provides training aimed at improving safety for technicians and drivers.

Course Content and Structure

The course includes education and training materials covering 26 OSHA standards for maintenance facilities and three standards for drivers. Topics are organized into several categories:

Manager and Employee Introduction

• Manager and supervisor introduction
• Maintenance employee introduction to OSHA

Facility Safety

• Emergency action plan
• Fire prevention/response plans
• Signage
• Confined spaces
• Fuel island
• Diesel exhaust
• Electrical hazards
• Spray painting
• Lifts, pits, jacks, and stands
• Rails, stairs, and ladders
• Workplace security

Personal Safety

• Hazardous materials
• Personal protective equipment
• Emergency eye wash
• First aid and infectious diseases
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Fall protection
• Workplace violence

Equipment Safety

• Lockout/tagout
• Machine guarding
• Hand tools
• Forklift and powered platform safety
• Welding
• Single-piece and multi-piece rim wheels

OSHA for Drivers

• Lockout/tagout
• Hazardous materials
• Bloodborne pathogens

Compliance and Safety Focus

“The Process Guide includes action plans and checklists with step-by-step instructions detailing what must be done to be in compliance,” said Jeff Cassell, president of The School Bus Safety Company. “If all action plans are followed and steps are documented, operations can achieve compliance and improve safety for technicians.”

Cassell noted that while some school districts may be exempt from federal regulations, similar rules often apply at the state level. He emphasized that safety practices should be consistent regardless of regulatory requirements.

Availability

The course is available on a hard drive or thumb drive for $2,000 and is designed for long-term use. For online pricing, contact the company directly.