TRB Webinar: Planning Bus Operator Workstation and Barrier Designs for Health and Safety

Well-designed bus operator workstations and barriers can decrease driver risks of low back pain and slowed response time. Improving the health and safety of bus operators’ physical environment makes the job more appealing and drivers more productive. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern that discussed how to mitigate the health and safety risks that are present for bus drivers. Presenters shared strategies for addressing these risks and highlighted effective approaches to improve the design and management of bus operator workstations.