Transportation Safety


Keeping Delivery Drivers Safe Near Railroads

Keeping Delivery Drivers Safe Near Railroads

Nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc., published PSAs about train and rail safety.

NIOSH, US Coast Guard Makes Funding Available for Safety Training, Research for Commercial Fishing

NIOSH, US Coast Guard Makes Funding Available for Safety Training, Research for Commercial Fishing

Commercial fishing is a dangerous occupation and exposes workers to many hazardous conditions.

Nighttime Driving Challenges for Transportation Workers

Nighttime Driving Challenges for Transportation Workers

There are some precautions transportation workers can take to keep themselves safe.

Looking to the Sky for Training and Managing Human Factors in Transportation

Looking to the Sky for Training and Managing Human Factors in Transportation

Most people aren’t aware of human factors or how they can skew their perception of risk.

Tips for Driving Safe This Labor Day Weekend From NSC

Tips for Driving Safe This Labor Day Weekend from NSC

An estimated 450 people may lose their lives on the road this weekend, NSC says.

What Can Employers do to Help Keep Their Workers Safe on the Roads?

What Can Employers Do to Help Keep Their Workers Safe on the Roads?

Safety can be a big concern for people who drive for work.

NSC Preliminary Findings Show Deaths from Vehicle Accidents in First Half of 2022 Down One Percent from 2021

NSC Preliminary Findings Show Deaths from Vehicle Crashes in First Half of 2022 Down One Percent from 2021

NSC says that 21,340 people died from traffic crashes in the first half of this year.

An Insight to the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles

An Insight to the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles

Knowing the safety performance of these vehicles is important for the conversation of implementing this technology in the workplace.



Department of Labor hosts Maritime Advisory Committee Meeting Today

Department of Labor Hosts Maritime Advisory Committee Meeting Today

The meeting is open to the public and starts at 1 PM ET.

Embracing Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment This National Safety Month

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Embracing Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment This National Safety Month

Each year, the month of June marks a time to celebrate National Safety Month, an annual observance championed by the National Safety Council to help keep workers safe and eliminate preventable workplace injuries.

NSC Encourages Safe Driving This Memorial Day Weekend

NSC Encourages Safe Driving This Memorial Day Weekend

With traffic fatalities at a 16-year high, taking precautions this three-day weekend is essential.

Company Cited After Oil Well Explosion Leaves Three Workers Seriously Injured

Company Cited After Oil Well Explosion Leaves Three Workers Seriously Injured

Now OSHA is proposing citations and a penalty of $453k.

New Data from NHTSA Found that Utah’s .05% Law Improved Road Safety

New Data from NHTSA Found that Utah’s .05% Law Improved Road Safety

A new study shows that Utah’s latest law to drop its impaired driving legal limit reduced fatalities.

OSHA to Update Industrial Trucks Standard to Better Align with New Technology

OSHA to Update Industrial Trucks Standard to Better Align with New Technology

The newest update will look to include references to the latest design and construction requirements for future industrial trucks.

The National Transportation Safety Board Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

PennDOT announces selection of the team to rebuild fallen Fern Hollow Bridge.

Nearly 800 People May Die on Roads over Christmas and the New Year Holidays

Nearly 800 People May Die on Roads over Christmas and the New Year Holidays

The NSC estimates an increase in roadway deaths, urging proper seat belt use to save 500 lives.

How Employers Can Help Prevent Employee Car Accidents During Winter

How Employers Can Help Prevent Employee Car Accidents During Winter

Winter weather brings an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. Nearly 40 percent of all weather-related traffic accidents involve snow or ice, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Holiday Shipping Safety: Distributor Responsibilities

Holiday Shipping Safety: Distributor Responsibilities

It’s no secret that the holiday season can present unforeseen challenges for all types of industries but especially the freight and logistics industry.

The National Safety Council Urges all Drivers to Practice Safe, Responsible Driving on Thanksgiving

The National Safety Council Urges all Drivers to Practice Safe, Responsible Driving on Thanksgiving

NSC estimates reveal this year’s holiday period may see the most traffic related fatalities since 2007.

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