Safety CoachBuckle Up for Holiday Travel In the coming days, millions of Americans will jam roads and airports during the long Thanksgiving weekend. Some will hop in the back seat of a ride-share vehicle on their way to or from the airport. Will they buckle up? What reason do people give for not buckling up …
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Stand Tall Whether your coworkers are playing host to a big gathering this Thanksgiving or traveling to visit friends and relatives, you can help keep them safe by building and maintaining a culture of safety in the workplace. Safety learned on the job is carried home. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the …
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Safety CoachWorld of Difference During the first quarter of this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 1,063 people died in crashes in Texas, an increase of 4.8% over 2021. That’s scary, particularly as we inch closer to the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday driving periods when alcohol-impaired crashes typically spike. Looking across the …
Reach Down, Lift Them Up Impairment is not a new safety issue in the workplace. Alcohol and the use of other drugs, including marijuana and opioids, long have been on the radar. What’s new is more employers are taking a broader look at other causes of impairment, from fatigue and stress to mental health conditions. …
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Generally, people use marijuana for one of two reasons: medicinal benefits or recreational purposes. In many states today, it is legal to purchase and use marijuana. Texas allows cannabidiol (CBD) and low-THC products. However, I feel it is unfortunate that we associate any drug capable of producing impairment with the term “recreational” because of the …
If we can learn anything from the last few years, it’s that we all have limits. Gathering rooms that once had a limit of 500, per fire code, became vacant for months on end, only to get new, even more limited capacities, per COVID code and social distancing guidelines. For many years, laws have regulated …
Safety CoachCall a Great Safety Game A coach is often thought of as someone who brings out the best in others. Say hello to Kenny Ray, our special guest and coach for a free online learning session at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10. Ray is a risk consultant with Cline Wood, a Marsh & McLennan …
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Nobody wants to be recognized as Scrooge around the holidays. Yet, we know the hustle and bustle of the season can lead to stress and anxiety. At work, colleagues are wrapping up projects due by the end of the year. At home, they’re planning for family gatherings, keeping a list and checking it twice. Or, …
Often, in transportation safety, we talk about having a plan. Planning ahead for a safe ride home if you’re invited to a celebration that will serve alcohol Planning a social gathering that includes mocktails that are enticing and festive Planning a journey through journey management amps up your awareness of potential pitfalls, such as construction …
