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Virtual Risk Manager - Airbrakes

Air brake education and training is essential

A 2006 U.S. Government report* found that brake deficiencies are identified as a factor in 29.4 percent of all serious truck crashes that involve a fatality or injury. Surprisingly, this is greater than any other single driver factor listed in the study.

Considering these findings, the need for brake training is essential to increase driver, mechanic and roadside safety enforcement officer knowledge of air brake systems. Education on air brake systems is the key to eliminating crashes caused by brake defects, safety violations and costly roadside brake repairs.

A comprehensive approach

Zurich's Virtual Risk Manager - Airbrakes is a web-based interactive experience with instructional animations and a narrator to guide truck drivers and mechanics through the program. Even novice computer will find the point-and-click navigation easy to use.

Program components

  • Training needs analysis - Users first take a short but comprehensive assessment of their knowledge of air brakes and brake adjustment in order to identify training needs.
  • Training modules - Up to 15 learning modules are available ranging from air brake system basics to comprehensive brake adjustment training. Users are guided to modules based on the results of their individual training needs analysis.
  • Final knowledge assessment and certificate of completion - Virtual Risk Manager - Airbrakes confirms that information is understood and demonstrates proficiency in air brake knowledge, and a certificate will be provided upon completion.

Pricing (per user)

Training Needs Analysis  
Zurich Insureds $20
Non Zurich Insureds $24

Training Modules   
Zurich Insureds $45
Non Zurich Insureds $54

Complete Training Package  
Zurich Insureds $55
Non Zurich Insureds $66

*Report to Congress on the Large Truck Crash Causation Study, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, March 2006. The project was an $18 million four-year study that conducted a comprehensive analysis of the causes and contributing factors to fatal and injury truck  accidents.

Want to know more?

Contact your local Zurich representative or call 1-800-387-5454 ext. 2590 or email airbrakes@zurich.com.

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