Avoiding Road Wrath
Keep control of your emotions when you drive. Take a few deep breaths, check your speedometer and slow down mentally and physically if necessary. Allow enough time to get to your destination, taking into account
Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving GalleryDriven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
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Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a factor in approximately four million crashes in North America each year. Read this Safety Talk and learn what the Canadian and American Automobile Associations (CAA and AAA) have identified as the most deadly driving distractions.
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Look Out For The Little Guy
All drivers need to watch out for small vehicles on the road – the compact car hiding in the truck driver's blind spot, the bicycle courier passing on the right side at an intersection and the oncoming motorcycle.
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Driving in the Dark
Most motor vehicle fatalities happen after dark, even though we drive less at night than in the daytime.
Cell Phones and Driving
We’ve all seen one - or been one. We’re talking about that distracted driver, one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the phone, with the job of driving safely clearly far from his mind. Cell phone use has escalated considerably in the past decade. So has the number of phone-related traffic fatalities and the number of jurisdictions enacting laws that prohibit or restrict cell phone use. Many companies are following suit by introducing policies that prohibit or limit a worker’s cell phone use while driving.
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.
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.
Tow Truck Driver Hit by Passing Car
A tow truck driver helping a stranded motorist on a busy freeway was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. The driver had stopped to help a woman whose car had a flat tire. He
Forklift Driver Struck From Behind
A 20-year-old man, who should have had a lifetime ahead of him, didn't get to enjoy it. The man had a job with a steel fabricating company and a few months' experience driving a forklift
Newspaper Carrier Dies When Struck by Car
A 12-year-old newspaper carrier was fatally injured when she was struck by a vehicle while riding her bike. Although she was wearing a high visibility vest, she was not wearing a helmet. She was riding
Sanitation Worker Dies in Truck Crash
Twenty-five-year-old Michael Occhino was alone, driving his 20-ton sanitation truck to a New York Sanitation Department garage.
Speeding Truck Rolls and Burns
A truck traveling over the speed limit hit a traffic control vehicle and burst into flames in a rollover. The lone driver had passed several vehicles before smashing into the rear of a signal truck.
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