Action, Not Distraction There are countless reasons to focus your safety efforts on distraction. On the roads, distraction can be deadly, as drivers often put wants and needs ahead of safety. They take their eyes off the road to reach for that bag of chips on the next seat. They let their mind wander while …
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Mythbusters Distracted driving is all too common and deadly. Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a perfect opportunity to educate employees on safe driving behaviors. One of the best ways to participate is to dispel myths about distracted driving. Discuss the following three common myths with employees to encourage them to be safer on the roads: …
April 2021 Newsletter: ABCs Backward: Conceive, Believe, Achieve! Read More »
Phew! That blast of artic cold, snow and ice certainly shook up our world. I’m looking toward March’s arrival with an eye on spring cleaning. This time-honored ritual can serve you well at home and on the job, particularly as it pertains to a putting a shine on your driver and transportation safety programs. In …
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Safety CoachCream of the Crop Positively acknowledging driver behavior is a good motivational tool. At U.S. Infrastructure’s Keller, Texas, location, drivers receive a safety scorecard on a weekly basis. Telematics data is used to track hard-braking and acceleration events. Teams compete for prizes that reward safe driving behaviors. The result of this innovative effort led …
January 2021 Safety Coach: Those Are Just Flakes of Confetti! 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 …
These days, there is an acronym for just about everything, including COVID-19. The ‘CO’ stands for corona, the ‘VI’ for virus and ‘D’ for disease. The letters are used in this case to abbreviate the name of the health crisis that has altered life in the U.S. and around the world. You might prefer to …
Safety CoachStop at This Safety Oasis In the heat of July and August, your company’s fleet vehicles will be put to the performance test. And many employees who drive personal vehicles for work likewise will be challenged. Let’s talk about how you can help keep your people and equipment safe on the roads. Share my …
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Shattered Dreams Go ahead. Try to measure the human toll of distracted-driving crashes. The numbers are staggering. In Texas, more than 275 crashes every day involve distracted driving. Those crashes resulted in 444 deaths and 2,889 suffered serious injuries in 2017. When a commerical plane crashes, there is public concern. Investigations are launched. Distracted-driving crashes touch …
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