Safety Coach
Whole Lotta Safety
In parking lots, your employees and delivery drivers can encounter a variety of hazards that can cause delays, pedestrian mishaps or crashes:
- Slippery surfaces
- Distracted drivers
- Poor lighting
- Potholes
- Reckless drivers
Crashes can impact your bottom line whether they occur on or off the job, and whether they involve your coworker or their family members. To keep everyone safe during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take a little extra time to prioritize parking lot safety this month.
Use these free tools from Our Driving Concern and My Car Does What to assist with your training and continuing education efforts:
- 90-second safety video: Backing Up
- Ready-made safety talk: Distraction and Parking Lots
- Quiz: Pedestrian Safety
- Vehicle safety feature: Obstacle Detection
- An extra set of eyes: Back-up Cameras
While the pace of the season is fast, you can work to ensure the vibe stays merry and bright by shining a light on parking lot safety.
Tailgate Talk
All Hands on Board
One of the best ways to provide employees a safe work environment is to train your managers and supervisors to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol misuse.
Join us for a free online webinar Tuesday, Jan. 9: Drug and Alcohol Testing – Those Pesky Little Problems. John Counts, a retired Texas Department of Public Safety senior trooper, will explain why “reasonable suspicion” training is essential for safety leaders looking to stay abreast with changing DOT regulations. He will discuss the top mistakes employers make when conducting workplace drug and alcohol tests.
He also will focus on how employers can use tools from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse to identify drivers who are prohibited from operating commercial vehicles. This training can help managers and supervisors identify reasons for employee behavior or rule out safety concerns.
Why now? Twenty-four states have legalized recreational use of cannabis, and drug overdose is now the No. 1 cause of unintentional death in the U.S., according to National Safety Council research. Opioids, including fentanyl and heroin, have led to a surge of overdose incidents. Meanwhile, alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the biggest roadway safety issues across the country.
Learning how drugs and alcohol can affect your body is key to keeping yourself and others safe at work and behind the wheel. Be your best self. Join us for free online training Jan. 9.