COMPLIANCE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY (CSA)
CSA is a U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration enforcement program requiring large commercial vehicle carriers to be in compliance with safety laws and regulations.
CSA has three major components:
- Measuring safety performance/Collecting data - CSA BASICs (Behavioral Analysis Safety Improvement Categories):
- Unsafe Driving – speeding, reckless driving, etc.
- Non-compliance of Hours of Service – fatigued driving
- Driver Fitness – lack of training, experience, or medical qualifications
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol – impairment due to drugs or alcohol
- Vehicle Maintenance – properly maintaining vehicle
- Cargo-Related – proper cargo safety procedures
- Crash Indicator – histories of crash involvement
- Vehicle Inspections and Road Side Inspections
- Evaluation of high risk driving behavior - identifying candidates for intervention and which type of intervention(s) are needed
- Intervention to improve safety:
- Early contact
- Investigation
- Follow-up
The goal of CSA is to improve safety for large commercial vehicles and reduce and prevent crashes, injuries, and deaths resulting from a lack of safe driving.
Abbott Safety can evaluate and help your truck drivers comply with CSA. Call now.
Visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Website