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 …
Safety CoachFeast on Safety In recent years, cultural norms have promoted heavy consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs during the long Thanksgiving holiday, resulting in some people adopting a “party” mindset and stretching safety limits. Of course, these types of behaviors raise red flags, particularly for safety professionals looking out for workers on the job …
November 2021 Safety Coach: Safety Calories? Who’s Counting? Read More »
Nearly every day you see people talking on their phone while driving. You also see people hauling packages, lumber or scrap metal around town in company or personal vehicles. You see or hear about crash incidents involving road debris and unsecured loads. By themselves, these are challenging transportation safety issues. So are issues related to …
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 …
April 2021 Safety Coach: Dare to Teach and Ready to Learn Read More »
Safety CoachSafety Corner How many of your employees leave the building during the lunch hour? In effect, they change caps, right? Your event planner becomes a pedestrian on a short walk through the parking lot. Likewise, your accountant becomes a pedestrian, and your machinist becomes a pedestrian. If pedestrian safety is not included in your …
March 2021 Safety Coach: Don’t Be Normal, Be Amazing! 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 …
Breathe New Life and Energy into Your Transportation Safety Program Read More »
Everybody knows at least one – a person who is of the “not-me” mindset and takes unnecessary risks when driving. I am talking about someone who thinks the speed limit is a suggestion or that it means you can go five miles over the posted limit. Of course, that’s not the case. One of the …
‘Tis Always the Season to Put Safe Driving First Read More »
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 »
