 Vehicle/Driver Safety & Training
July 2008 - Road Rage
We all must all be vigilant and ready to defuse aggression when it occurs behind the wheel. (Espanol)
June 2008 - Dangers of Legal Drugs
Also, many drugs carry warnings about drowsiness or dizziness that people ignore. However, this is a serious problem that leads to thousands of automobile crashes each year. (Espanol)
May 2008 - Cell Phones
Cell phones are certainly dangerous because of drivers looking away from the road to dial, answer, etc, but the biggest danger in cell phone conversations is that they distract us intellectually. (Espanol)
April 2008 - Driving While Distracted
Nearly 80% of crashes involved some form of driver inattention, particularly cell phones and drowiness.
March 2008 - Sleep Debt
Drowsiness leads to over 100,000 traffic accidents each year and is the leading cause of truck accidents.
Feb 2008 — Take a Break
Chronic stress can cause emtional states like anger, anxiety, and fatigue or even drug abuse. We need to take emotional breaks throughout the day to rest, cool off, and collect ourselves.
Jan 2008 — The Safety Zone
Most licensed drivers understand traffic laws and know how to safely operate a vehicle. Nonetheless, good drivers do make mistakes.
Dec 2007 — Night Driving
Darkness requires greater vigilance, especially in wet conditions. Monitor you fatigue and stress levels when driving at night.
Driving Distracted
What is a “distraction” to a driver? It’s anything that takes hands, eyes or attention away from driving. Driving is a complex activity, involving far more than simply steering, accelerating and braking.
In the Event of a Vehicle Break Down
Vehicle break downs can happen at any time. Knowing how to safely respond is as critical as getting the vehicle back on the road.
When Vehicles Collide
Common causes of vehicle crashes and how to reduce the potential hazards
Reporting Vehicle Accidents
Prompt accident report protects your organization and ensures the expedient investigation and settlement of claims.
Preventing Rear-enders: Safe Following Distance
Maintaining a safe following distance is one of the most important accident-preventing driving habits to develop.
Rushing Through the Holidays
The best holiday present you can give your loved ones is to arrive at your destination alive.
Foundations of Safe Driving
We may seem to have bitten off a large topic to chew on this month, but the foundation of safe driving is pretty simple: Control what you can, and allow for what you can’t control.
Summer Driving
Summer is generally the safest time to drive: there are more daylight hours, visibility is good, and roads are usually dry. However, summer presents a few challenges.
Ready… Steady… and THEN Go
Avoiding accidents means being alert for other drivers’ unexpected moves, and also not being that
driver who “comes out of nowhere”!. Here are tips for planned and smooth, vehicle operation.
Special Mobility Device Bulletin
Sadly, the Vehicle Pool has recently experienced several claims involving serious injury or death of a passenger using a mobility device. We are sending this special bulletin to all members who may transport passengers using mobility devices such as wheelchairs and 3-wheeled scooters.
Winter Driving
Winter is almost upon us again, bringing fog, wet roadways, and poor visibility. Here is some general winter driving safety information.
What Do I Do At the Scene of An Accident?
Collisions will occur. Fortunately, accidents are rare occurrences for most of us, but this also means most of us haven’t had a lot of practice handling accidents. Following are a few important things to remember for those hectic first moments after something has happened.
You need more protection than just your “game face”!
Personal Protective Equipment doesn’t just mean hard hats!
Look at what you do! Are you at risk for an accident or cumulative injury?
Can you dress for (safety) success?
Fatigue and Driver Safety – the “Sleepless Cycle”
Studies have confirmed that individuals who are sleep-deprived are functioning at the same level as if
they were legally intoxicated.
Recognizing and Handling Road Rage
Remember that a person in the grip of Road Rage has become so focused on dominating whatever situation they are in that they no longer even care if they have an accident, just so they win
The Four Principles of Defensive Driving
Advertising executives would like us to believe that driving is a sexy, fun, relaxing, ego-building experience; but most of the time driving is anything but that. With more and more cars on the road and people having more and more demands on their time, driving is more risky than fun. It’s pretty clear that the roadway is not a place to live out fantasies or exercise aggressions. Instead, we need to be cautious and practical. In short, we need to drive defensively.
- Obey the law.
- Watch out for other drivers.
- Pay attention to how you feel.
- Develop safe driving habits.
Trucker Talks Turkey
A professional truck driver talks about "the facts of life" on the road.
RELAX: It May Save You
Safety researchers have found that the majority of all vehicle accidents are stress-related. If we want to be safe and well, it only makes sense to find out how to reduce stress. Though this may seem obvious, the most effective way to reduce stress is the simple act of relaxation.
Red = Danger!
Crashes involving red-light violations are on the increase; each year more than 800 people die and more than 200,000 are injured in crashes caused by signal jumpers.
Double-Checking
The challenge at intersections arises from complexity; there are just so many rapidly changing variables. As a result, it is not good enough to check once. You must double-check before proceeding, particularly if you are turning right on a red.
Who Taught These People to Drive, Anyway?
No one has ever admitted to being a poor driver, even though we’ve all seen poor drivers on the road who tailgate, speed, cut us off, run red lights, and so forth.
Earning A “Back-aulaureate” Degree
Here’s everything our experience, observations and loss statistics have taught us about backing.
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General Workplace Safety
July 2008 - Fire Safety
The best safety advice related to fire safety is to stay calm. Being prepared helps you stay calm during a real fire. (Espanol)
June 2008 - Planning for a Safe Workplace
There are many possible safety issues than can occur at your workplace. Sometimes the best workplace safety arises out of simple good planning and smart thinking.(Espanol)
May 2008 - Top Ten Workplace Safety Tips
Ten tips for reducing accidents and providing a safe working environment. (Espanol)
March 2008 — Wellness Programs
Employees are your most valuable resource - focus on their overall wellbeing.
Dec. 2007 -- Document Your Safety
Reducing the costs and risks assoicated with workplace injuries and illnesses requires planning, and every California employer is required to have a written Illness an dInjury Prevention Plan (IIPP). Need help? We will review your IIPP or help you develop one.
Holiday Hazards - Work and Home
This season is full of hazards not often found in our environment during the rest of the year; here are some tips and alerts on common things that can trip us up (sometimes literally!).
Payroll by Any Other Name...
Reporting payroll for workers' compensation coverage can be a challenge. Should you report bonuses, shift differences, or auto allowances?
What's Your IAQ?
Indoor Air Quality affects the comfort and safety of your employees. IAQ monitoring is relatively inexpensive and this low-cost investment could literally save your company.
Sexual Harassment Training - Know the Requirements
Well-trained supervisors are your first line of defense against harassment and discrimination exposures.
Be Willing to Change Your Posture Habits!
Our bodies are designed to move, bend and flex - and our posture changes to fit the task. Static posture leads to discomfort and lower productivity. Be aware of your posture while working.
Tuck An Elbow, Bend a Knee!
Most of us have experienced back pain at one time or another. Backs account for over 20 percent of all work-related injuries, for numerous reasons, but many, if not most, back injuries are the result of improper lifting.
You need more protection than just your “game face”!
Personal Protective Equipment doesn’t just mean hard hats!
Look at what you do! Are you at risk for an accident or cumulative injury?
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