Each year, pedestrians are struck and killed by motor vehicles due to distracted walking. Additionally, work-related injuries and fatalities caused by employees not paying attention to where they are walking have caused workers compensation costs and out-of-pocket...
Winter Weather Safety presented by OSHA
Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold. Employers must prevent illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, by controlling these hazards in workplaces impacted by winter weather.... Be SAFE!
How can I keep my teen safe when he rides his motorcycle?
While most teenagers dream of getting their first cars, there are others who have their hearts set on a bike. As a parent, you may have already heard the horror stories and feel anxious about following through with the purchase. Unfortunately, motorcyclists do face...
Helping drivers see motorcycles
Most experienced motorcycle riders have stories about near misses with passenger vehicles, seemingly because the driver did not "see" them. Forbes reports that a study from the National Transportation Safety Board confirms that motorcycles' virtual invisibility is...
Check your Brakes! Brake Safety Week is August 23rd through the 29th
Properly functioning brake systems are crucial to safe commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operation. CMV brakes are designed to hold up under tough conditions, but they must be inspected and maintained carefully and consistently so they operate and perform properly...
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Safety Event August 14th through September 2nd
Drunk driving is a deadly epidemic that takes the lives of more than 10,000 people each year, on average. Remember to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Be SAFE!
Loosened restrictions may spike Nebraska motor vehicle accidents
In Nebraska and across the United States, traffic has been reduced significantly due to ongoing health concerns. Ironically, fewer people being on the road has had several unintended consequences, some positive and some negative. With less road traffic, there is a...
Driverless vehicles: A boon or a bane?
A common idea that is being floated for the past few years is that once autonomous, or driverless, vehicles become the norm, a majority of the vehicle crashes that occur on the roads at present can be avoided. In other words, it is being propagated that motor vehicle...
Work Zone Awareness
Did you know that this is work zone awareness week? As the weather gets nicer more people are out driving. It is so important to make sure you are taking time to watch for those working on the roads to make the roads a safer place to drive. The attached article...
The dangers posed to Nebraska’s motorcyclists
Spring is almost here, and with it warmer weather that is suitable for motorcycle riding. Before you hop on your bike and hit the road, though, you need to be aware of the dangers out there so that you can do everything in your power to protect yourself. The sad...
