Keeping employees safe on our roadways
Besides helping all of us stay sharp, brain teasers, puzzles and quizzes are known to: Boost brain activity Improve concentration and memory Slow the progression of dementia When did you last check your distracted driving IQ? A short quiz produced by the NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety will help you separate myth from fact. …
To start the new year, let’s look at impaired driving through a new lens. Let’s also take a look at Choice Theory, a work created by Dr. William Glasser more than 20 years ago, and learn how his findings still can resonate in promoting transportation safety today. In the Choice Theory, Glasser outlines how individuals are empowered …
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, work together to create a checklist. Be …
Recently, I worked with colleagues at the National Safety Council to film a series of new “Live with Lisa” traffic safety messages. Today, I am happy to say the first one is ready for you to share during your next safety meeting, and on your workplace video monitors and social channels: Stick with Your To-Do List. …
You want to eat a bag of popcorn, watch a movie and enjoy all the little moments that make your life special. In order to do so, you also will want to embrace road safety. Now, let’s make the connection. In a talk at your workplace, use data from the Texas Department of Transportation to demonstrate how …
In this safety message, Our Driving Concern Senior Program Manager Lisa Robinson speaks to risks involving impairment. Her message is one that nearly everyone can identify with on some level. Make time at your location to review the 4 Ds of impairment – drunk, drugged, distracted and drowsy driving.
We Live in a World of Lists One of the best ways to ensure you achieve all you want to achieve in life is to adopt a safe driving policy. Steer clear of bad habits behind the wheel.
Small Pieces, Big Picture As you say hello to a new day, consider a new way: Look at each piece of your health and safety management system as part of a puzzle designed to meet the needs of your company and its employees. Policies and procedures are in place. Safety drills are conducted and first …
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Attitude vs. Behavior Kids are back in school. That means more foot traffic in school zones, more bicyclists on neighborhood streets and more congestion around buses as they stop and start along routes, both in the early-morning and late-afternoon hours. That means it is also a good time to review risks associated with distracted driving. …
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