Newsletter: Beat The Heat

June 1, 2022

When a child dies in a hot car, the No. 1 question is: How could this happen? But do you know what the safety implication is at your workplace? How Do We Beat The Heat? Before you answer that, know this: About one-quarter of hot car deaths involving kids occur at a place of work (office building parking lot, daycare center, grocery store lot, etc.)

Research shows more than half of kids who die in hot cars are left behind by a parent or caregiver. Often, distraction is a contributing factor, particularly if the morning drop-off routine is disrupted. There are steps you can take to protect your employees and their loved ones:

At a time of year when the temperature is climbing, this is your chance to reinforce the ideal that everyone plays a role in safety and safety is for everyone, both on and off the job.

October 2024 Pedestrian Safety & More!

October 10, 2024

There are three, crucially important traffic safety observances in the month of October. Pedestrian Safety Month, School Bus Safety Week, and Teen Driving Safety Week. This year, there have already been more pedestrian fatalities in Nebraska than in the entire year of 2023. While motorists can help prevent these deaths by simply slowing down, paying […]

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September 2024 – 100 Deadliest Days End

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Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days which have now come to a close with Labor Day weekend. In the traffic safety world, this time period is known for a spike in roadway fatalities, particularly among younger drivers. A lot of this is simply due to the increased numbers of younger […]

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August 2024 Back to School

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A AAA study found that the risk of severe injury for a pedestrian hit by a vehicle is about 25% at 23 mph, and jumps to 50% at 31 mph. A 25% increase in risk from a difference of only 8 mph. As students return to school, school zones and surrounding neighborhoods can expect to […]

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