April 2025 Newsletter
First Line of Defense National Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28 is a time to remember those lost or injured on the job and to advocate for safer workplaces. Safety leaders play a critical role in protecting employees – not just in the workplace but also on the road....
March 2025 Newsletter
Work Zone Safety As construction season begins and National Work Zone Awareness Week draws near (April 21-25), let’s remind drivers to prioritize safety. Work zones can be unpredictable, with narrow lanes, changing traffic patterns and vehicles making sudden stops. By...
February 2025 Newsletter
Fleet Safety Essentials In recent months, vehicles across the U.S. have been subject to recalls for issues pertaining to airbag malfunctions, batteries and loss of engine power, software issues related to headlights and taillights, faulty fuel pumps and fuel leaks,...
January 2025 Newsletter
Celebrate Safety Safety is a cornerstone of thriving communities and workplaces, and it deserves to be celebrated. For the first time, Our Driving Concern, a program of the National Safety Council funded by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, will spotlight Ohio employers...
December 2024 Newsletter
Bring Questions In the workplace, it is common to test for alcohol and other drugs. This is done to foster a safe and healthy work environment for employees and customers, and to protect employers from potential liability exposure. What substances are employers...
November 2024 Newsletter
Turkey Time, But Safety First! Alcohol-impaired driving education is not always on top of employers’ to-do lists, especially since incidents most often happen outside of work hours. While many organizations have policies specific to their workplace, crashes outside of...
October 2024 Newsletter
Share the Road: Safety Tips & Initiatives October is Pedestrian Safety Month. This is a great time to share resources with employees to keep them safe when walking or when driving around pedestrians. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office has developed a new safety...
September 2024 Newsletter
Vanpool Program: Fewer Cars = Safer Roads Ohio employers have a valuable opportunity to reduce the risk of crashes and congestion through the Gohio Commute Vanpool program. This initiative, facilitated by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, allows employees to...
August 2024 Newsletter
Bridging Gaps, Saving Lives Ohio's New Traffic Safety Program for Non-English Speakers The Ohio Department of Public Safety has recently launched an innovative traffic safety education program aimed at non-English speakers in Ohio. This new initiative is designed to...