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March 2024 Safety Coach: Distracted Driving – Join Panel Discussion, Then Toot Your Safety Horn

Safety CoachFull Attention Distracted driving crashes are on the rise, according to research collected and analyzed by the National Safety Council and Cambridge Mobile Telematics. What can you do to cut crash costs, prevent injuries and save lives? Join us for a free online webinar on Tuesday, April 2: Distracted Driving and Reducing Risk. NSC […]

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January 2024 Safety Coach: Prepare for Driving in Inclement Weather and Learn Co-Pilot Rights

Safety CoachWeather the Storm In recent days, high winds, rain, sleet and snow have moved through Amarillo, the Texas Panhandle and many other parts of the state. Sloppy driving conditions can make it hazardous for commuters to get to and from work, and for company drivers to call on accounts, transport goods or make deliveries.

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A black pickup truck is pictured driving in a rainstorm. Wet pavement can cause vehciles to hydroplane because tires lose grip on the surface of the road.

June 2023 Safety Coach: Focus Efforts During Summer Months on Tires and Pedestrians

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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February 2023 Safety Coach: We’ve Given ‘Spring Training’ a New Definition

Safety CoachTraining Circle Workplace supervisors, managers, safety coaches and human resources professionals gain the knowledge and skills they need to do their jobs safely through ongoing education and training. We’re here to help “coach the coaches” and open those windows of opportunity. Please join us in March for these free online training sessions. Take what

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September 2022 Safety Coach: Prepare Today to Shape a Safer Tomorrow

Safety CoachReady for Any Situation In school buildings and at many other workplaces, the term “situational awareness” is applied regularly to environmental health and safety procedures. You’re better equipped to mitigate risk when you recognize and understand potential hazards, right? Let’s look at how you can apply situational awareness concepts to improve driver and transportation

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July 2022 Safety Coach: Get Spanish Resources and Tips to Avoid Fatigue

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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