The new SafeCap tracks head movement to determine whether drivers are safely awake or about to snooze. Being a trucker means driving huge distances on demanding deadlines. And one of the biggest dangers in trucking is the threat of drivers falling asleep at the wheel. To celebrate 60 years of truck production in Brazil, Ford […]
Too often corporate leaders and safety professionals speak very different languages. Learn how to overcome this language barrier. I recently consulted with a group of safety professionals who wanted help explaining to their corporate leaders how their function added value to the organization. I helped them explain the financial, legal exposure and PR benefits of […]
Subaru has priced up the 2019 Impreza, nudging up the sticker by $100 but still sneaking onto dealerships forecourts at under $19k. Pricing for both the Impreza sedan and 5-door has been confirmed, along with new active safety features like Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. That uses a set of dual color cameras, mounted up […]
William Wrigley Jr., the American chewing gum tycoon, once noted that business is built by men who disagree, and that “When two men always agree, one of them is unnecessary.” Indeed, not just in business but also in politics, sports, and the arts, there is no shortage of real-world examples of successful partnerships that were fueled as […]
Hopes for more legroom in increasingly cramped airplane cabins were dashed when U.S. regulators, responding to a court order, said they found no need to impose new standards on airlines. The Federal Aviation Administration, in a letter dated Monday, said the agency “has no evidence that there is an immediate safety issue necessitating rule-making at […]
This time Mumbai police used the PUBG to promote helmet necessity for riders. In order to promote road safety, Mumbai Police has this time moved forward to make people aware of the importance of wearing a helmet. This time Mumbai police used the PUBG to promote helmet necessity for riders. In its latest tweet, Mumbai […]
Ergonomics—human-factors engineering—should be considered in all workplace improvement efforts. Feeling safe and staying clear of injuries can immensely contribute toward increased productivity by reducing the stress placed on personnel. Moreover, having the right tools and regular breaks during a workday can significantly reduce errors and increase efficiency, thus benefitting not only the individual but also […]
Continuing on our journey to bring you the successes, best practices, challenges and accomplishments from the very best in this industry, this month I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Robach, vice president, corporate food safety, quality & regulatory for Cargill. Mike joined Cargill in January 2004 to lead the company’s corporate food safety and […]
“Nu sunt in stare”, “nu merit”, “nu sunt suficient de bun”, “nu o sa reusesc”. Va suna cunoscut? Acest tip de discurs interior este autodistructiv si reuseste sa ne saboteze si sa ne incetineasca dezvoltarea in toate ariile vietii. Teama de a nu fi “suficient de…” ascunde de fapt teama de vulnerabilitate, de a fi […]
Even the most fastidious driver can have the occasional near-miss accident when changing lanes by not seeing another car in their blind spot. Unfortunately, no one’s head comes on a swivel. To make matters worse, the bigger the driver’s vehicle is, the larger those blind spots are. With North Americans snapping up SUVs and trucks […]