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For many commercial fleets, driver and public safety is a top priority, and organizations often take great care to prevent costly and potentially deadly accidents. While a number of factors can lead to a crash, distracted driving is a common, preventable cause of accidents. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that every year over 3,000 people are killed in crashes involving distracted drivers.
April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the National Safety Council. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage drivers to minimize potential distractions while operating vehicles or machinery. Types of distractions generally fall into three categories:
Some additional recommended steps that you can take to reinforce your company’s fleet safety programs include:
Additionally, rewarding positive behavior whenever possible encourages a positive safety culture. Taking an opportunity to acknowledge or reward employees with safe driving habits can help encourage other employees to emulate safe driving habits.
OSHA also provides some resources regarding motor vehicle safety.
Western Growers Insurance Services is a full-service insurance brokerage offering a suite of insurance and tailored risk management solutions to agricultural and related industry members. For more information or assistance, please contact Ken Cooper, Director Risk Strategy for Western Growers Insurance Services, at KCooper@wgis.com.
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