Driving at certain times of the year can raise my anxiety levels. Why? Any guesses what time of year I’m talking about? If you said from the end of November through January, you would be correct, especially driving at night. There are so many celebrations, and I worry about people driving impaired. Nearly 30 people …
Safety CoachRecognize the Signs During the COVID-19 pandemic, some of your employees likely have experienced increased levels of stress or anxiety, both in their work environment and home life. No doubt, some have used over-the-counter or prescription medications to treat these symptoms. In our next session of Drug Impairment Training for Texas Employers (DITTE), we’ll …
October 2020 Safety Coach: Bring Out Your Halloween Safety Magic Read More »
Doggone Right Some workplace safety and health programs may overlook impairment. One reason: People are of the mindset that nobody would work impaired. When they hear incidents of drug impairment have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, they express shock and concern. They wonder: How is that possible? Why is this occurring? How could this affect …
September 2020 Newsletter: If Safety Vision is Clear, then Results Will Appear Read More »
Safety CoachSort for Safety In some places, the amount of traffic this fall may be significantly reduced. In others, people may be going back to the office and school. Expect to encounter additional pedestrians and bicyclists, who may not be visible or are between parked vehicles, particularly during peak travel times. This mixed bag presents …
August 2020 Safety Coach: End of Summer and Beginning of New Safety Season Read More »
During the COVID-19 pandemic, fleet and workplace drivers have been recognized as heroes keeping America’s supply chain open. They’ve been impacted as federal regulations have been loosened relating to hours of service and how breaks are calculated. In some cases, this has rekindled the old tug-of-war game of compliance versus safety. While it may be …
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are driving less because of stay-at-home orders. Yet, some are on the roads every day performing essential duties, including those working in infrastructure and transportation sectors. We need to thank them through our words. We need to thank them through our actions. And, now more than ever, that means we …
