When most people take to the air, they’re probably ignoring the in-flight safety instructions and thinking about how best to run time on the plane. They’re not generally worried about safety. They typically assume that planes are built to fly safely.
Topics: In the News, Logistics and Transportation
Once upon a time, the idea of driverless cars was the stuff of science fiction. Sure, Hollywood could come up with cool effects for futuristic movies, but there was no way it would happen in real life.
In 2015, American drivers spent 84 billion hours on the road. A significant chunk of that time belonged to transportation workers.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Incident Management, Logistics and Transportation
When you’re thinking about workplace safety solutions, a reflective vest might seem like a small thing.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Utilities, Mining & Metals, Maritime, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Automotive, Incident Management, Logistics and Transportation, Plastics & Packaging, Safety Management, Building Materials & Construction, PPE
Did you know that over 145,000 Americans work in over 7,000 warehouses all over the country? It doesn’t seem like such a big number until you realize that the fatal injury rate for warehousing is higher than the national average for any other industry.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Manufacturing, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Consumer Packaged Goods, Machinery, Logistics and Transportation, Plastics & Packaging, Safety Management, Safety Equipment
Railroad workers, like other transportation workers, are at unusually high risk of injury in the workplace.
Topics: Risk Management, Industry Insights, Logistics and Transportation, Safety Management
In 2017, 5,147 workers died due to work-related accidents. That’s about 14 worker deaths each day.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Incident Management, Logistics and Transportation, Safety Management, Safety Culture
Road safety is paramount any time of year, but winter weather can present additional dangers unique to this time of year. Even drivers who are used to icy roads and poor driving conditions can often find themselves in danger.
Topics: Safety Tips, Logistics and Transportation, Road Safety, Winter Safety
Whether you have one commercial vehicle or an entire fleet, DOT compliance should be a top priority. Set forth by the United States Department of Transportation, this set of rules governs all aspects of commercial vehicles to ensure the safety of drivers, workers, and the general public.
Topics: Regulatory Information, Compliance, Automotive, Logistics and Transportation, Safety Management
Raise your hand if you tend to tune out the flight attendants as they go over safety procedures prior to takeoff.
Topics: Risk Management, In the News, Logistics and Transportation, Safety Management
