Safety CoachRollover Prevention Safety leaders can steer employees away from the relatively common occurrence of rollover crashes by providing education and training. Unsure where to start? Let us help. Join us for free online training from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6. John Counts, a retired Texas Department of Public Safety senior trooper, who …
September 2021 Safety Coach: Roll Over Free Safety Minutes Read More »
Safety CoachSlam the Brakes on Crashes Rear-end crashes occur frequently and often result in property damage, injuries and fatalities. These types of crashes typically involve driver distraction, speeding and tailgating – behaviors that challenge all employers. Some incidents occur because … A distracted driver slams into another vehicle that is slowing down on the highway …
August 2021 Safety Coach: Dish Up an End-of-Summer Safety Sizzler Read More »
Safety CoachTraffic Safety Awards Many employers embrace driver and transportation safety training to reduce crashes, decrease liability risk and, most importantly, save lives. Today, National Safety Council leaders and representatives of the Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Program are excited to recognize 11 Texas employers who have adopted that safety mindset and put …
July 2021 Safety Coach: Celebrate Those Golden Safety Moments Read More »
Safety CoachDog Tired When you have safety talks with employees about the risks of drowsy or fatigued driving, it is important to identify the warning signs of being too tired to drive or operate equipment and how to combat drowsiness. An easy way to do that is with our free Safety Huddle. Ask employees to …
June 2021 Safety Coach: Fitting Summer Safety in This Box of Sunshine Read More »
Safety CoachSafety Corner How many of your employees leave the building during the lunch hour? In effect, they change caps, right? Your event planner becomes a pedestrian on a short walk through the parking lot. Likewise, your accountant becomes a pedestrian, and your machinist becomes a pedestrian. If pedestrian safety is not included in your …
March 2021 Safety Coach: Don’t Be Normal, Be Amazing! 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 »
Safety CoachPencil Tip Sharp Recently, I sent details about upcoming continuing education opportunities to David Holden, senior safety specialist with the City of El Paso’s water department. I was struck by how quickly he responded. As it turns out, he makes it a practice to share this type of information with his safety team – …
May 2020 Safety Coach: Safety without a Plan is Like a Car without Wheels Read More »
Safety CoachTurn a Wish into a Reality I’ve heard it said, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” When you work with employees to promote safe driving behaviors on and off the job, turn that “wish” into a reality by devising a plan. Ask: What is your responsibility for a safe ride? Then, …
January 2020 Safety Coach: Tomorrow Belongs to People Who Prepare Today Read More »
Safety CoachSet New G-O-A-L for New Year Make plans to charge into the new year with a new traffic safety G-O-A-L. That’s Get Out and Look. Yes, technology can help reduce the number of back-up and back-over incidents involving your employees and fleet drivers. Back-up cameras shine a light on objects directly behind you when …
December 2019 Safety Coach: Safe Work, Safe Life, Safe Future Read More »
