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 …
Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous things we can do while driving. Research tells us distracted driving is more commonplace than drunk driving, reckless driving and fatigued driving. The sad truth is distracted driving is becoming more and more common and has increased 222% since 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety …
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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Safety CoachSpeed Toward Solutions During the pandemic, traffic volume has decreased on roads across the U.S., but traffic fatalities have increased at a disproportionate rate. In part, this can be traced to speeding, distracted driving and even not wearing a seat belt – all reckless driving behaviors. Too many drivers see open roads and think …
February 2021 Safety Coach: Don’t Chase Safety, Choose Safety Read More »
Safety CoachServing Up Safety We have officially entered the season of gatherings and holiday events, a time when alcohol-impaired driving is always a concern. Research shows that almost 30 people die in the U.S. every day in drunk-driving crashes – that’s one person every 50 minutes – and holiday periods are associated with an uptick …
November 2020 Safety Coach: Dash of Kindness and Pinch of Safety Read More »
Safety CoachSort for Safety In some places, the amount of traffic this fall may be significantly reduced. In others, people may be going back to the office and school. Expect to encounter additional pedestrians and bicyclists, who may not be visible or are between parked vehicles, particularly during peak travel times. This mixed bag presents …
August 2020 Safety Coach: End of Summer and Beginning of New Safety Season Read More »
Tired Driver On average, more than 40% of employees are sleep-deprived. Many employees are working longer hours to meet the demands of the COVID-19 crisis. Managing employee fatigue is more important than ever to ensure safety behind the wheel and in the workplace. While some government regulations have been loosened to keep supply chains open, …
May 2020 Newsletter: Find Your Calm During This Crisis Read More »
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are driving less because of stay-at-home orders. Yet, some are on the roads every day performing essential duties, including those working in infrastructure and transportation sectors. We need to thank them through our words. We need to thank them through our actions. And, now more than ever, that means we …
Already in 10 states and the District of Columbia, it is fully legal to use marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes. As more legislation is introduced elsewhere across America and more laws are changed, workplace safety managers need to understand how the legalization of marijuana is creating new challenges. Will you need to update or …
