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Pallet C e nt ral • May -Ju ne 2 0 25 39 warehousing National Emphasis Program, but it focuses on site-specific activities and hazards such as forklifts, storage, and fire safety. OSHA does not have jurisdiction over fatalities and injuries occurring on public roadways, which instead fall under the US Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial drivers and fleets. e National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also compiles data relevant to distracted driving, both on and off the job. April was Distracted Driving Prevention Month, and both OSHA and the National Safety Council urge employers to advise all road users under their control to remain fully focused on the task of driving. Dangerous behaviors such as speeding and impaired driving must also be addressed through adoption of thoughtful infrastructure design and improvements, driver education, and the implementation of life-saving technology solutions. Examples include the use of speed safety cameras by law enforcement (and surveillance at the employer's off-road locations, where applicable), intelligent speed assistance, advanced impaired driving prevention technology, and automatic emergency braking. ese tools have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing crashes and saving lives. Beyond coaching employees about safe driving practices and avoiding distractions, don't forget about fatigue as a major hazard for commercial and other drivers. FMCSA sets hours- of-service regulations for commercial drivers who haul property such as pallets and commercial loads, limiting them to 11-hour driving limits after "Beyond coaching employees about safe driving prac ces and avoiding distrac ons, don't forget about fa gue as a major hazard for commercial and other drivers."

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