Be Wary of Treacherous Black Ice
What we call black ice is sleet or rain or melted snow that freezes as a sheet and is not visible as ice. The road looks the same as it always does, which is why
Driving Safely in Reverse
Operating a vehicle in reverse puts you at a disadvantage. It's difficult to see all the obstacles in your way. And because the driver seating and controls are designed primarily for forward travel, it's hard to respond quickly enough to changing traffic situations. According to the National Safety Council, one in four motor vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques.
Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Once the snow starts to fall, our driving skills are pushed to the limit. Do you know how to drive properly in winter conditions? A few moments spent thinking about it now could save you from problems later when you’re out on the road.
Forklifts are Dangerous Animals: Approach with Caution
Imagine a vehicle that weighs twice as much as your family car, can’t stop nearly as quickly and is operated by a person who may not see you.
Rocking Out Has Repercussions
Electronics technology has progressed so quickly that instant messaging, the Internet and credit-card sized music players are now in the hands of millions of North Americans. Workplace regulations concerning the use of electronic devices are a hot-button issue. Musical distractions in vehicles, however, are almost impossible to regulate.
Driving in the Dark Doubles the Danger
Driving at night is deadly and you, at some point this year, will most likely need to drive at night while working. So, whether you are traveling to a remote jobsite or heading in for an early morning conference, you will need to be careful on the road.
Spinning Out of Control with Winter Road Hazards
Winter weather can be unpredictable and dangerous. Getting caught in a winter storm can be downright deadly if you aren’t prepared.
The Hazards of Road Rage
Road rage is defined as aggressive or violent behavior stemming from a driver's uncontrolled anger at the actions of another motorist.
Headlights To See And Be Seen
Your headlights are especially important for safe travel during the winter. In addition to the long hours of darkness, weather conditions such as fog, snow, sleet and rain reduce the ability to see and to
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Belt Yourself for Safety
You?ve heard it before and you?ll hear it again because it?s a fact - seatbelts save lives. A high percentage of all work-related fatalities each year are caused by motor vehicle crashes. Many of these deaths could have been avoided if the drivers and passengers in these vehicles had been belted in.
Are Employers Liable for Drunk Driving Employees?
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Six Facts on Motor Vehicle Accidents
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How to Implement a Fleet Safety Program
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Six Facts on Car Accidents
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Safety Puzzle – Transportation
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of job fatalities. So think about how to drive safely as you figure out these clues.
Word Search – Traffic Safety
Whether you drive on the job or just travel to and from work, traffic safety is an important issue for you. As you search for the words, let them drive you to a new understanding of traffic safety.
Find the Hazard Poster – Driving Safety
Rash Roads - Before risking your neck on the roadways, take a look at the hazards in this picture. Recognize any of them? Everyone needs to keep from making these common errors from behind the wheel.
Word Search – Transportation
Driving big rigs and smaller delivery trucks are some of the important jobs in the transportation sector. Look for words about highway hazards in this word search.
Find the Hazard Poster – Driving Safety – 2 Pages
Rash Roads - Before risking your neck on the roadways, take a look at the hazards in this picture. Recognize any of them? Everyone needs to keep from making these common errors from behind the wheel.
Pre-Trip Checklist
A flat tire, a car crash, a dead battery, a [...]
Pizza Driver Dies in Car Crash
One week after he answered a "help wanted" sign in a pizza shop window, a young man died of injuries from a motor vehicle crash. He was making a delivery near the pizza place, which
Custodian Dies Trying to Stop Vehicle
An experienced custodian died from multiple blunt-force injuries while trying to stop a rolling pickup truck.
Driving Hazards Rise in the Fall
People don't tend to think of the fall as a [...]
Tanker Driver Crushed in Rollover
A volunteer firefighter was fatally injured after being thrown from a water tanker during a rollover. The victim was traveling to a wildland fire on an unpaved road within a national forest. The tanker went
Traveling Salesman Killed in Head-on Crash
A 31-year-old explosives manufacturing service representative was killed when his truck crossed the center line into oncoming traffic.
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