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This is an illustration of a busy street in Austin during the nighttime hours.

2023 November Newsletter: Serve Two Slices of Safety at Your Thanksgiving Feast

Safety First, Turkeys Later Providing education on the risks of alcohol-impaired driving is not always on top of employer to-do lists. Many organizations have policies that ban the use of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis, and procedures to test employees, particularly those who are federally regulated. So, why place an extra emphasis on alcohol-impaired […]

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Two women are pictured here carrying on a conversation as they walk home from work.

2023 September Safety Coach: Keep Motorists and Pedestrians Safe with Education and Free Training

Safety CoachBest Foot Forward Nearly everyone is a pedestrian at some point during the day, so you likely will want to share free resources to improve pedestrian safety at your workplace and get ideas to participate in National Pedestrian Safety Month this October. How can motorists and pedestrians work together to share the roads and

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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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September 2021 Newsletter: Be a True Craftsman of the Safety Trade

Road to Recovery During National Recovery Month in September, start with these three ways to address substance use in your workplace: Provide education on opioids (including painkillers such as Vicodin and Percocet) Expand drug panel testing to include the detection of opioids Review your benefits package and explain mental health services and substance use treatment

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