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Three-Point Contact Method

About the Training

Slips and falls getting in and out of the cab are among the most common driver injuries, and the most preventable. This training drills the three-point contact method — two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand — every time a driver enters or exits.

What You'll Learn

  • Maintain three points of contact entering and exiting the cab
  • Use handholds and steps correctly to prevent falls
  • Wear appropriate footwear for safe cab entry and exit
  • Describe how three-point contact prevents slips, trips, and falls

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