8 Ways to Engage in Safety
Fact or fiction: The prevalence of drivers observed manipulating handheld devices has decreased year over year?
Not sure? Well, we have all the answers in our National Safety Council Roadway Risks quiz. Get your entire team engaged this June during National Safety Month. Assign the quiz, incentivize participation and reinforce safe driving habits that result in safer roads.
The quiz is just one way you can embrace road safety during Week 2 of National Safety Month. Here are seven other ways you can foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement:
- Send out an email blast sharing how safer roads start with safer choices; include this Safety Snapshot video
- Use this guide to lead a 5-minute safety talk at your location (available in English and Spanish)
- Share these statistics to help educate others on the importance of safety: Workplace Roadway Incidents Fact Sheet
- Learn what your vehicle is telling you with this dashboard warning lights quiz
- Test your knowledge on forklift safety
- Silence your phone, and set your GPS device and music playlist before you depart: How to Set Up Your Drive
- Learn how drivers and passengers can best Work Together in Work Zones
Since 1996, the National Safety Council has offered a variety of free resources to help prevent injuries and save lives during National Safety Month. Join us again this year to prioritize road safety during the 30th anniversary of this safety observance!
Free Training, Safer Journeys
Many employees travel as part of their job. Some deliver products or provide healthcare services. Others maintain equipment or move between job sites to complete tasks, like utility workers and construction crews. That travel carries risk. In fact, medically consulted injuries in motor-vehicle incidents totaled $4.9 million in 2024, according to the National Safety Council, and total motor-vehicle injury costs were estimated at $559.3 billion.
Costs include wage and productivity losses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, motor-vehicle property damage and other employer costs.
What Is Journey Management?
Journey management is the process of planning and managing work-related travel to reduce risk and ensure employees arrive safely – every time. Journey management applies to anyone traveling for work, whether driving, flying or using public transit.
Key Elements
- Proactive planning: Identify hazards before the trip begins (route, weather, fatigue, timing)
- Clear protocols: Establish check-ins, emergency procedures and communication expectations
- Risk awareness: Address risks for all trips, not just long-distance travel
- Employee support: Equip workers with the tools and training they need to stay safe on the road
Demonstrate Commitment
A strong journey management program doesn’t just reduce risk – it demonstrates a commitment to worker safety. Our FREE online Journey Management training course provides practical guidance to help safety leaders and drivers implement effective travel policies, mitigate hazards and ensure every employee gets home safely.
Use the group delivery function to assign the course to your employees, then track completions.
To find other great courses, search the course catalog in our learning management portal.
