Reaction to Distraction In today’s techno-world, many understand phone use while driving can be risky, however a “not me” attitude toward crashes clearly is a problem, judging by the results of a Travelers Risk Index survey on distracted driving. (I’m a safe driver; it’s not going to happen to me). The survey, conducted earlier this …
December 2021 Newsletter: Get on Santa’s Good List Read More »
Follow His Lead When I speak with human resources professionals or business leaders about road safety, I like to use visuals to keep everyone entertained and engaged. One of the PowerPoint slides I regularly share includes a quote that will challenge you to be more like Kevin Begnaud, a loss prevention representative with The Gray …
May 2021 Newsletter: 1 Year = 365 Opportunities for Safety Read More »
Safety CoachSpeed Toward Solutions During the pandemic, traffic volume has decreased on roads across the U.S., but traffic fatalities have increased at a disproportionate rate. In part, this can be traced to speeding, distracted driving and even not wearing a seat belt – all reckless driving behaviors. Too many drivers see open roads and think …
February 2021 Safety Coach: Don’t Chase Safety, Choose Safety Read More »
(Part 1 of a Two-Part New Year Safety Kickoff Series) These days, an ounce of prevention is surely worth more than a pound of cure because it is easier to stop something from happening in the first place than repair the damage following an incident, right? As you contemplate that question, let me also challenge …
Great Minds = Great Ideas Every year, you resolve to make changes that affect you personally and professionally, right? Well, with that mindset in place, let’s start 2021 by exploring tips to build a safety committee at your workplace. The goal is to empower your employees through participation and raise your collective safety game by …
January 2021 Newsletter: Light the Path to a Brighter Future Read More »
Safety CoachServing Up Safety We have officially entered the season of gatherings and holiday events, a time when alcohol-impaired driving is always a concern. Research shows that almost 30 people die in the U.S. every day in drunk-driving crashes – that’s one person every 50 minutes – and holiday periods are associated with an uptick …
November 2020 Safety Coach: Dash of Kindness and Pinch of Safety Read More »
Safety CoachBe the Change In October, our program begins a new fiscal year, and I’d like to begin by sharing this thought: “If you want a better world, you have to create one.” We can help you create a better safety culture, or at least one that is more all-encompassing and includes items often overlooked. …
September 2020 Safety Coach: Better People Make the World a Better Place Read More »
Tired Driver On average, more than 40% of employees are sleep-deprived. Many employees are working longer hours to meet the demands of the COVID-19 crisis. Managing employee fatigue is more important than ever to ensure safety behind the wheel and in the workplace. While some government regulations have been loosened to keep supply chains open, …
May 2020 Newsletter: Find Your Calm During This Crisis Read More »
During football season, partying with co-workers and friends at games, tailgating or watching the action on a big screen is a favorite pastime. Score your biggest victory by planning a safe ride home long before kickoff. Tips for planning ahead are included in our impaired driving e-learning module. Learn and share with your co-workers and …
