Author Archives: Dave Zille
Pandemic is impacting driving, too
Since the global pandemic has affected virtually all aspects of our lives, it’s not surprising that its reach extends to driving risk. A US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found increases in the incidence of alcohol or drugs in … More
News Release: Plan ahead for safe driving in winter conditions
Richmond, B.C. (November 3, 2020) – In many parts of the province, drivers are beginning to experience winter conditions and snowfall on the roads. With the forecast of La Niña, a climate phenomenon that results in abnormally cooler temperatures, BC … More
Distracted Driving Policies Pay Off
When you’re in business, preventing losses can be just as financially rewarding as generating revenue. But, knowing when, what, and how much to invest to reduce or eliminate those losses can be confusing, particularly when there are competing priorities. The … More
News Release: ‘Slow Down’ at Cone Zones
Safety signage pilot launches in the City of Surrey Richmond, B.C. (Sept. 3, 2020) — The Work Zone Safety Alliance and the City of Surrey are launching a pilot awareness initiative to get drivers to slow down when entering a … More
News Release: Campaign urging drivers to slow down and pay attention at Cone Zones
In the last decade, 13 roadside workers were killed and 204 injured Richmond, B.C. (July 8, 2020) — The annual Cone Zone campaign kicks off in July to improve the safety of people working along the roadside. The campaign urges … More
July 8, 2020
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Back in the Saddle – Driving after a Break
There is a common saying that “once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget.” That may be true, but you can get rusty. Driving is no different. Like any learned skill, your driving skills can fade without … More
Be Inspired by this Road Safety Success Story
National Hydronics Group Sheilagh Rally’s can-do attitude came in handy when she started working for National Hydronics Group (NHG) in September 2018. As the new Corporate Safety Officer, she wanted to make a quick and obvious difference in her new … More
Road safety is a team effort for our latest winner
Congratulations to Deb Raincock, Senior Project Coordinator with Team Construction Management Ltd. Deb won a vehicle safety kit with one year of roadside assistance during the Southern Interior Construction Association Conference in Kelowna on February 28. A full-service construction firm … More
Manage the Risk of Impaired Driving with an Impairment Policy
Between 1995 and 2016, the number of people who died in a motor vehicle crash involving a drinking driver generally decreased by about 55 percent, but the two most recent years for which data is available (2015 and 2016) saw … More
Top 10 downloads of 2019
Just as Billboard has its list of the top 10 songs of the year, we have our list of the top 10 downloads of the year. In total, we had over 100,000 downloads in 2019! Without further ado, here are … More
