Go Green for Safety This time of year, it is traditional for friends and neighbors to share their favorite corned beef and cabbage recipes or let you know where they buy those green-frosted cupcakes. Of course, this is all part of the prep for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Many will wear green and go out […]
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Safety CoachCheckup Time Spring is upon us, and many will take to the road for a well-deserved break. As employers, we always have safety top of mind, especially when it comes to driving. We encourage safe travel, distraction-free driving and occupant protection for our employees, whether they are driving on or off the job. There
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Spotlight on You Our Driving Concern celebrates driver and transportation safety through a unique awards program that highlights the accomplishments of Texas safety leaders. We’d like to recognize you for your commitment to keeping your employees, their family members and the communities where they live and work safe. Submit your online application by Friday, March
Support System By 2031, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects one-quarter of workers in the U.S. will be 55 years or older. Join us during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (Dec. 4-8) as we work to support older drivers and continue to prioritize transportation safety in all walks of life. Here are a couple of
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Safety First, Turkeys Later Providing education on the risks of alcohol-impaired driving is not always on top of employer to-do lists. Many organizations have policies that ban the use of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis, and procedures to test employees, particularly those who are federally regulated. So, why place an extra emphasis on alcohol-impaired
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Go the Distance Join us during Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (July 17-21) as we focus on ways to improve travel safety – from culture to behavior change – for all Texas road users. The National Center on Rural Road Safety has designated a theme for this year’s observance: What’s Speed Got to Do With
Safety CoachBetter to Prepare Than Repair In Texas, defective or slick tires contributed to 4,108 crashes in 2021, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. That’s more than 11 crashes every day. Help reduce safety risks during National Tire Safety Week (June 26-July 3). Play this video from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at
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One Road, One Goal In 2021, more than 500 motorcycle riders were killed and more than 2,300 were seriously injured in crashes on Texas roads, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. That’s more than six riders seriously injured every day. Crashes affect workplaces in variety of ways, no matter the mode of transportation. When
May 2023 Newsletter: Safety is a Journey That Brings You Home Read More »
Stronger Together Ask three people to define the word “drive” and chances are you’ll get three different responses. Ask Jill Christie and she’ll tell you drive is an acronym for Decisions, Responsibilities, Initiatives, Vision and Education. Christie is the coordinator of the D.R.I.V.E. Safe Coalition, which serves 13 counties in the Abilene District. Our team
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