Safety CoachRide this Wave You’re invited: Help us create safer roads for everyone during National Bicycle Safety Month in May. In the U.S., this safety observance first was created in the 1950s as a reminder the roads grow increasingly more crowded with walkers, bicyclists and motorists at this time of year. And it’s always a […]
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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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
In Victoria, a city located 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico and about two hours southwest of Houston, officials have worked to improve safety for pedestrians and all vulnerable road users. I know this because I read an article in the local newspaper about a $1 million crosswalk and traffic light project. Some
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Safety CoachHop on the Safety Train In April, two people died in a crash after a driver tried to beat a train at a crossing in Houston, according to police. You might have read about the crash in the news. What you might not know is these incidents are all too common. In fact, the
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Safety CoachBe the Best, Pass This Test Here’s an idea for a group exercise that will break up the day with a little bit of fun and a whole lot of positive energy. Find out how much you and your coworkers know about pedestrians and their safety. Visit our website and share our new interactive
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How does a world health crisis connect with traffic safety in the U.S.? At the recent Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities, Master of Ceremonies John Ulczycki answered that question in detailed fashion. He used data to confirm American motorists stayed home during COVID-19. They drove 11% fewer miles in 2020 than they did
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Charge Your Batteries When daylight saving time ends and we fall back one hour in November, many rejoice because they get an extra hour of sleep, if only for one night. But this sudden change can raise transportation safety issues that can linger on for a much longer time period. More people will be driving
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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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