Transportation Safety


DOL Cites Goods Transport Provider for Safety Violations

DOL Cites Goods Transport Provider for Safety Violations

Rail Modal Group LLC faces $261,375 in proposed penalties.

OSHA, NSC Unite to Combat Distracted Driving in the Workplace with Upcoming Panel

OSHA, NSC Unite to Combat Distracted Driving in the Workplace with Upcoming Panel

The April 10 event is timed to take place during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

NSC Urges Drivers to Check Their Vehicles for Outstanding Recalls

NSC Urges Drivers to Check Their Vehicles for Outstanding Recalls

This statement is timed with the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, which runs from March 4-10, 2024.

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

Seven states and the District of Columbia have seen increases of at least 10 percent.

NSC Receives Nearly $1 Million in Federal Grants for Employer Traffic Safety

NSC Receives Nearly $1 Million in Federal Grants for Employer Traffic Safety

The funding will expand the Our Driving Concern program in three states.

Raising the Bar: The Rise of Rigid Rail Systems in Aviation and Rail Worker Safety

Raising the Bar: The Rise of Rigid Rail Systems in Aviation and Rail Worker Safety

How the next generation of fall protection systems will streamline safety, productivity, and cost-efficiency in transportation businesses.

AIHA Guideline Foundation Awarded $10,000 by ACC for Emergency Response Plans

AIHA Guideline Foundation Awarded $10,000 by ACC for Emergency Response Plans

The funds aim to bolster the development of guidelines for hazardous airborne exposures.

6 Practical Ways to Keep Drivers Safe on the Job: What Employers Can Do

6 Practical Ways to Keep Drivers Safe on the Job What Employers Can Do

By adopting six practical strategies, employers can meet the delivery demands of a fast-paced world while safeguarding the individuals who steer toward progress.



4 Tips for Staying Safe While Transporting Passengers

What advice does NIOSH provide on preventing violence as a driver?

How AI, IoT and The Cloud are Keeping Fleet Vehicle Drivers Safer Today

How AI, IoT and The Cloud are Keeping Fleet Vehicle Drivers Safer Today

Advancements in technology can play a role in helping more workers may it home at the end of the day.

Road Safety: Almost 470 People Could Die from Memorial Day Weekend Crashes, NSC Estimates

Road Safety: Almost 470 People Could Die from Memorial Day Weekend Crashes, NSC Estimates

As you pack your bags and get ready to travel, remember to drive safely this weekend. It could save your life.

10 Jobs with High Risks for Developing Back Pain (and How to Prevent It)

10 Jobs with High Risks for Developing Back Pain (and How to Prevent It)

Simple actions like wearing specific shoes, stretching or lifting properly can make a difference.

Making the Right Move: Keeping Workers Safe in the Moving Industry

Making the Right Move: Keeping Workers Safe in the Moving Industry

Creating a safe working environment in the moving industry is important but comes with unique challenges.

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5 Steps to Help Reduce Distracted Driving Among Employees

In 2021, distracted driving led to the death of over 3,000 people.

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More Than 46,000 People May Have Died from Vehicle Crashes in 2022, NSC Preliminary Estimate Shows

The estimate is only down slightly from the actual number of lives lost in 2021.

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Exposure to Vinyl Chloride Monomer and Combustion Products in a Train Derailment

In what ways can emergency responders be affected by the exposure?

An In-Depth Look at 2021 Fatal Occupational Injury Data

An In-Depth Look at 2021 Fatal Occupational Injury Data

The data include information on gender, event or exposure, job and more.

Stay Safe When Traveling for Winter Holidays, New Year

Stay Safe When Traveling for Winter Holidays, New Year's

NSC estimates that hundreds of lives may be lost while traveling during the upcoming holidays.

How Can Distracted Driving Affect Occupational Safety?

How Can Distracted Driving Affect Occupational Safety?

Distracted driving can affect the driver, the reputation of the company and others on the road.

Safe Driving Tips from NSC This Thanksgiving Holiday

Safe Driving Tips from NSC This Thanksgiving Holiday

The National Safety Council estimates that 518 people may die from a car crash during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

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