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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International Overdose Awareness Day is Wednesday, Aug. 31. Last year, 107,000 people in the U.S. died from a drug overdose — most from fentanyl, a very powerful, very deadly opioid. The stadium where the Dallas Cowboys play (the largest domed stadium in the world) doesn’t even hold that many people when expanded to full capacity.
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Safety CoachHop on the Safety Train In April, two people died in a crash after a driver tried to beat a train at a crossing in Houston, according to police. You might have read about the crash in the news. What you might not know is these incidents are all too common. In fact, the
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https://youtu.be/Jp2ZXt2fiaE Some Texas employers use in-vehicle monitoring systems to collect vehicle data and report on driver behavior. Others have developed driving scorecards or conducted observational studies to better understand traffic patterns and implement safety solutions. The common denominator that links all 12 winners of the 2022 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety awards is
Shining Safety Stars Some Texas employers use in-vehicle monitoring systems to collect vehicle data and report on driver behavior. Others have developed driving scorecards or conducted observational studies to better understand traffic patterns and implement safety solutions. The common denominator that links all 12 winners of the 2022 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety
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We go to great lengths to design our workspaces to fit our bodies – and for good reason. The goal of ergonomics is to eliminate discomfort and the risk of injury due to work. Nobody wants to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. Nobody wants to suffer from tendonitis or lower back pain, either. So, we
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2021 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards 11 Texas Employers Honored for Employee Education and Transportation Safety Training Efforts Many employers embrace driver and transportation safety training to reduce crash incidents, decrease liability risk and, most importantly, save lives. The National Safety Council and Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Program recognized 11 Texas employers
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Safety CoachMessage Received You’ve heard it said about communication: You need to talk to people in language they understand and meet people where they live. But what does that mean, and how can answering that question help you bolster your safety program? Let’s start with this: Meeting people where they live means you’re willing to
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Work Zone Safety Tips In a survey conducted by the Association of General Contractors of America and HCSS Software Solutions, 58% of respondents said they are at greater risk now of highway work zone crashes compared to one year ago. You can address the “why” as you work to build your culture of road safety
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