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 …
August 2022 Safety Coach: Summer Tans Fade, But Safety Shines Brightest in August Read More »
Safety CoachBe the Best, Pass This Test Here’s an idea for a group exercise that will break up the day with a little bit of fun and a whole lot of positive energy. Find out how much you and your coworkers know about pedestrians and their safety. Visit our website and share our new interactive …
June 2022 Safety Coach: Bold Safety Stripes and Bright Safety Stars Read More »
How does a world health crisis connect with traffic safety in the U.S.? At the recent Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities, Master of Ceremonies John Ulczycki answered that question in detailed fashion. He used data to confirm American motorists stayed home during COVID-19. They drove 11% fewer miles in 2020 than they did …
Charge Your Batteries When daylight saving time ends and we fall back one hour in November, many rejoice because they get an extra hour of sleep, if only for one night. But this sudden change can raise transportation safety issues that can linger on for a much longer time period. More people will be driving …
November 2021 Newsletter: Safety Leader Today, Safety Champion Tomorrow Read More »
Parking Lots, Hots Cars and Distraction Focus is Job 1 when it comes to driver and transportation safety. We know distractions raise risks and create safety challenges, so we developed a new toolkit to help you address the role of distraction when it comes to pedestrians, parking lots and hot cars. Did you know that …
July 2021 Newsletter: In Heat of Summer, Get a Hot New Safety Toolkit Read More »
Best and Brightest In the U.S., preliminary data for 2020 shows that while vehicle miles driven were down, crash rates increased. Transportation incidents continue to be the leading cause of occupational fatalities. The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2019 show an increase in transportation-related occupational fatalities. Of those killed on the job, nearly …
June 2021 Newsletter: Dip Your Toes in This Safety Pool Read More »
1. Stand Out in a Crowd There is still time to be recognized for your hard work and dedication to driver and transportation safety. Use this online form to apply for the Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety awards. Need to know what to include in your application? Check out this best-practices brochure and …
March 2021 Newsletter: Harness the Power of Three Read More »
Safety CoachGaze to the Future I’ve heard it said that education is the passport to the future, and tomorrow belongs to those who prepare today. My question for you is this: What are you doing to prepare for tomorrow? After you return to work, you will be faced with transportation safety challenges, some related to …
April 2020 Safety Coach: Be Open to Change Because Life Won’t Stay the Same Read More »
Safe driving requires precise skills, clear judgment, concentration and the ability to react to what happens on the road. That statement is highlighted on one of our Safety Coach Cards explaining risks associated with impaired driving. Learn how to use the cards and get a free set to use at your workplace. But wouldn’t that …
