September marks National Preparedness Month, an annual observance in the United States aimed at promoting disaster planning and emergency preparedness. For the...
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Components of a Good Fleet Safety Program
Millions of motor vehicle accidents occur each year in the U.S.With so many drivers on the road every day and commercial insurance...
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How to Ensure Safe Vacuum Truck Operation
In the water and sewer industry there are many hazards within the daily work that put employees at risk. Whether it’s working...
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AEM Launches Online Safety Toolkit
In a move to bolster safety across off-highway equipment industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently introduced a free online safety toolkit tailored to...
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OSHA Plans National Safety Stand-Down May 6-10
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falling injuries May 6-10.
Fatalities caused by falls...
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7 Steps to Improve Safety and Worker Reliability
A technician spills a toxic chemical. She isn’t injured but easily could have been. The hazmat cleanup costs more than $10,000 and...
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Eliminate Distractions and Stay Present on the Job
There are many things that can distract us at work and in life in general. Family circumstances, financial struggles and medical issues...
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How to Be Part of the Safety Solution
Each day we make decisions that can affect our safety. It’s no secret that almost 90% of incidents are caused by unsafe...
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How Dashcams Reveal Risky Driving and Boost Fleet Efficiency
In a perfect world, a contractor would be able to see whenever company technicians engage in risky driving behaviors and then coach...















