If you’re looking for proof that transportation safety is good for business and good for people, look no further. Every one of the 2021 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Program award recipients can point to policies and procedures they have implemented to save money and save lives. Let’s take a quick look at […]
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Safety CoachTraffic Safety Awards Many employers embrace driver and transportation safety training to reduce crashes, decrease liability risk and, most importantly, save lives. Today, National Safety Council leaders and representatives of the Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Program are excited to recognize 11 Texas employers who have adopted that safety mindset and put
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One reportable crash occurs every minute on Texas roads. Thousands die every year, and tens of thousands more suffer severe injuries. Today, the National Safety Council and representatives with the Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Program are thrilled to recognize 12 traffic safety award recipients and six others who earned honorable mention for 2020. These Texas employers
Parking Lots, Hots Cars and Distraction Focus is Job 1 when it comes to driver and transportation safety. We know distractions raise risks and create safety challenges, so we developed a new toolkit to help you address the role of distraction when it comes to pedestrians, parking lots and hot cars. Did you know that
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As we prepare to celebrate America’s birthday and our independence from the pandemic that has altered our lives for so long, we also should think about how to best shape our new path forward. We all will be making choices in the coming days pertaining to Fourth of July celebrations. Will you go to the
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Best and Brightest In the U.S., preliminary data for 2020 shows that while vehicle miles driven were down, crash rates increased. Transportation incidents continue to be the leading cause of occupational fatalities. The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2019 show an increase in transportation-related occupational fatalities. Of those killed on the job, nearly
June 2021 Newsletter: Dip Your Toes in This Safety Pool Read More »
Some view motorcycles as “cool” or “fun” and live for that energized feeling that comes from riding in the summer breeze. Others view motorcycles in much the same way as they view meditation or exercise and ride because they are searching to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Just as the reasons for riding are
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Follow His Lead When I speak with human resources professionals or business leaders about road safety, I like to use visuals to keep everyone entertained and engaged. One of the PowerPoint slides I regularly share includes a quote that will challenge you to be more like Kevin Begnaud, a loss prevention representative with The Gray
May 2021 Newsletter: 1 Year = 365 Opportunities for Safety Read More »
Action, Not Distraction There are countless reasons to focus your safety efforts on distraction. On the roads, distraction can be deadly, as drivers often put wants and needs ahead of safety. They take their eyes off the road to reach for that bag of chips on the next seat. They let their mind wander while
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