Working outdoors in cold climates is no easy task. NIOSH reports that in 2019, approximately 1,300 people in the U.S. died of hypothermia and nearly 32% of these deaths were occupationally related. Before working in cold climates, check out these five tips to stay safe.
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Each year, the number of traffic fatalities involving impaired drivers surges during the holiday season. Impaired driving is not only drunk driving. It also includes distracted driving and drugged driving. Remind your drivers that the best present they can give their family is to celebrate safely and arrive alive.
As dusk arrives earlier, the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions increases. Each year, there are an estimated one to two million collisions between cars and large animals in the United States and approximately 200 deaths, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
It is your responsibility to safely use tie-downs and consider all risk factors before using any tie-down system. Failure to properly tie down a load can lead to injuries that result in expensive claims.
November 7-14, 2021, is National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Did you know that driving more than 20 hours without sleep is the equivalent of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08%, according to the National Safety Council? As a driver, your number one priority is to get you and your passengers to your destination safely. When driving, stay alert and watch for drivers on the road who aren't.
As a defensive driver, managing speed and space is crucial for preventing accidents. According to FMCSA, the average stopping distance for a loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph (in ideal conditions) is 196 feet, compared with 133 feet for a passenger vehicle. Defensive drivers must account for the road condition, visibility, and traffic speed and flow.
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BITCO Insurance Companies
3700 Market Square Circle
Davenport, Iowa 52807
Phone: 800.475.4477
Fax: 844.233.7299
