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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

In 2017, cruise ships failed more health inspections than they had in the last ten years. In all, 14 ships received failing grades—which is a significant increase from 2016, when only two ships failed their inspections.

Topics: EHS Management, In the News, Maritime, Audit Management, Logistics and Transportation, Safety Management

On December 18th, 2017, an Amtrak passenger train derailed and killed three people in DuPont, Washington. This is just one of several fatal events caused by derailments and excessive speeds. U.S. Transportation Secretary, Elaine Chao, urges railroads and transit agencies to take action.

Topics: EHS Management, In the News, Logistics and Transportation

The trucking industry has been under careful watch in recent years. With high numbers of deaths and accidents on the road, regulators felt it was time to take action.

Topics: Compliance, In the News, Logistics and Transportation, Road Safety

Long haul trucking is a crucial job for the U.S. economy. Drivers help ensure timely delivery of goods and materials. But Over-the-Road (OTR) driving can be a dangerous job. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 116,000 people were injured in 2015 due to accidents involving large trucks. To help prevent further incidents, we've put together some OTR safety tips. 

Topics: Safety Tips, Logistics and Transportation

An increasing number of companies are discovering massive benefits after establishing an EHS program to manage fleet transportation safety. 

Topics: EHS Software, EHS Management, Incident Management, Logistics and Transportation