Road Safety Advisor newsletter
Our monthly newsletter covers a variety of road safety topics that are applicable to organizations of any size. The practical tips and resources can help employers, supervisors, employees, and safety officers keep people safe when they drive for work.
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Newsletter archives
2024
April 2024
Main topics:
- New tool kit guides you through driver orientation and training
- What are you planning for Road Safety Week?
- How to… prevent wildlife collisions
March 2024
Main topics:
- New webinar excerpts and enhanced tool kit target driver fatigue
- It’s a good time to focus on distracted driving
- How to… reduce risks of crashing
February 2024
Main topics:
- How to sharpen staff driving behaviours to help prevent crashes
- Now’s the time for driving reminders
- How to… reduce intersection risks
January 2024
Main topics:
- Use our updated Road Safety Planner to hit your 2024 goals
- New tool kit offers tips for EV driving safety
- How to… plan safer trips for essential driving
2023
December 2023
Main topics:
- December driving is high risk. Here’s what you can do about it.
- What’s in your vehicle safety kit?
- How to… safely back up
November 2023
Main topics:
- Driving tailgate guides help you meet training requirements
- Day of Remembrance urges us to take action
- How to… test driver knowledge
October 2023
Main topics:
- 10 things you can do to improve driving safety this fall
- New webinar offers ideas to prevent driver fatigue
- How to… estimate road safety savings
September 2023
Main topics:
- As seasons change, tires and safety plans need to change too
- RiskCheck workshop is back – In person!
- How to… inspect a vehicle
August 2023
Main topics:
- You need written safe driving procedures. Use our template
- 11 questions to ask your roadside workers
- How to… manage blind spots
July 2023
Main topics:
- Do your drivers know what to do when they see an AFAD?
- Vehicles used for work are deemed workplaces
- How to… drive drive in summer
June 2023
Main topics:
- Use our checklist to help keep crews safe in work zones
- Revamped 1-hour course covers risk assessment
- How to… drive around trucks
May 2023
Main topics:
- Cone Zones save lives. Our new website has the tools you need
- New webinar steers staff to safer driving
- How to… train and communicate
April 2023
Main topics:
- Intersections are dangerous. Here’s how to reduce the risks
- When tuning up your vehicle, do a safety inspection too
- How to… identify road safety hazards
March 2023
Main topics:
- No one plans to crash. But do you plan not to?
- Any driver could be a driver
- How to… prevent aggressive driving
February 2023
Main topics:
- The February blahs are a thing behind the wheel too
- Ending work from home? Give drivers reminders
- How to… drive when roads flood
January 2023
Main topics:
- Culture is a foundation of crash prevention. Here’s how to build it
- Got 3 minutes? Plan your trip
- How to… assess drivers
2022
December 2022
Main topics:
- Here’s what employers and drivers need to know about chaining up
- Sign up for the 2023 Road Safety Planner
- How to… keep drivers safe over the holidays
November 2022
Main topics:
- New Shift into Winter website puts driving safety at your fingertips
- Need ideas? Follow Vancouver’s lead
- How to… avoid hydroplaning
October 2022
Main topics:
- More resources, easier navigation, at our new website
- Cold weather? Use winter tires
- How to… avoid wildlife
September 2022
Main topics:
- Here’s what employers need to know about winter driving
- Law requires winter tires
- How to… investigate crashes
August 2022
Main topics:
- Cone Zone setup is often overlooked as risk for workers.
- Crash investigation can lead to prevention.
- How to… back up safely.
July 2022
Main topics:
- Slow Down, Move Over to keep people safe.
- Road trip tips.
- How to… investigate crashes.
June 2022
Main topics:
- Training helps Cone Zone workers stay safe. Make sure you’ve got it.
- Course helps employers meet road safety responsibilities.
- How to … properly set up vehicle mirrors.
May 2022
Main topics:
- It’s up to all of us to help keep roadside workers safe in Cone Zones.
- Firm finds lasting road safety benefits.
- How to … create safe work procedures.
April 2022
Main topics:
- It’s peak season for collisions with wildlife. It doesn’t have to be.
- Avoiding aggressive drivers.
- How to … set up your vehicle.
March 2022
Main topics:
- Interactive Snapshot gives you a look under your hood.
- Preventing car-truck collisions.
- How to … avoid hydroplaning.
January 2022
Main topics:
- Did you know that distracted driving is more than just phones?
- Safety engages employees.
- How to … maintain traction.
2021
December 2021
Main topics:
- Tis the season… for winter driving reminders. We make it easy for you.
- Road Safety Planner 2022 helps reach your goals.
- Supply chain issues? Safety may be the solution.
November 2021
Main topics:
- Winter drivers need to master the skill of reading the road.
- Is texting the new impaired driving?
- How to… assess drivers.
October 2021
Main topics:
- Are you using the right tires for winter?
- Emergency kits prepares you for the unexpected.
- How to …reduce driver fatigue.
September 2021
Main topics:
- Shift into Winter for Mother Nature’s ultimate road test.
- What makes driving 5x riskier?
- How to …avoid aggressive drivers.
August 2021
Main topics:
- Driving for work at any time is dangerous.
- Check brakes. Stop crashes.
- How to … manage blind spots.
July 2021
Main topics:
- A new approach to managing driver fatigue.
- 3 steps to road safety.
- How to … back up safely.
June 2021
Main topics:
- When employees drive, employers are responsible.
- Road safety culture pays.
- How to … drive safely in a Cone Zone.
May 2021
Main topics:
- Spot the Cone Zones … and slow down.
- Better late than never (speeding).
- How to … avoid wildlife collisions.
April 2021
Main topics:
- Vehicle inspections reduce risk.
- How crash investigations help you.
- Quiz: Supervisor responsibilities.
March 2021
Main topics:
- Keep your mind on your driving.
- Help your seatbelt help you.
- Reduce intersection risks.
February 2021
Main topics:
- Brush up on your winter driving.
- Keeping roadside workers safe.
- Assessing driver qualifications.
January 2021
Main topics:
- Plan now for road safety all year.
- Pandemic forces changes to driver training.
- Adjust your mirrors to improve safety.