Some view motorcycles as “cool” or “fun” and live for that energized feeling that comes from riding in the summer breeze. Others view motorcycles in much the same way as they view meditation or exercise and ride because they are searching to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Just as the reasons for riding are […]
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With the arrival of warmer weather, you no doubt have noticed alcoholic beverages in ice buckets by cash registers at many gas and convenience store locations. You can pick up “beach chillers” in the drive-through lane at the Daiquiri Shack. Alcohol deliveries and cocktails-to-go are not only commonplace today, they have come to be expected
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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 »
Behind the wheel, drivers do some crazy things. You have heard the stories of people applying mascara, painting their nails, brushing their teeth or reading a book while driving, right? They’re so crazy you want to laugh and dismiss them out of hand. Yet, we know in the hustle-and-bustle of today’s fast-paced world we have
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I enjoy the nuggets of wisdom that employers share. One employer who comes to mind is Brian Fielkow, CEO of Houston-based Jetco Delivery. He does a great job when it comes to addressing workplace safety. I recently heard him say, “Safety shouldn’t be listed as a priority, because then you are saying things can compete
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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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It’s not too late to get recognized! Hard work and dedication to employee/driver and transportation safety deserves recognition! APPLY for 2021 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety awards: Submit your application through this link. Each year, Our Driving Concern honors Texas employers through a unique awards recognition program. Traffic safety awards are presented to Texas organizations that
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(Part 2 of a Two-Part New Year Safety Kickoff Series) We buy new clothes. We remodel our homes. We try a new dinner entrée. Why? Everything needs to be freshened up once in a while, including your driver and transportation safety program. Or else you get the same results with the same tools. Am I
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(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
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