Every day, you negotiate traffic and try to avoid collisions with other vehicles on the road. But collisions do happen and they account for 12% of all injuries and 26% of all injury costs for independent contractors.   In order to avoid injuries, you must examine the collision cause factors that  may have led to it and educate yourself accordingly on prevention techniques.  You can do the same with injuries that are not the result of a collision. Conduct a post-collision anal

Common hazards at railroad crossings include: limited visibility due to vegetation or nighttime conditions trains may appear slower than they are, reaching crossings sooner than expected Railroad Safety Tips Know your route and be aware of crossings Approach with caution Always assume a train is coming Emergency Protocol Evacuate vehicle immediately REMEMBER to be Cautious, Attentive, and Always Assume a train is crossing

The most dangerous time to drive is after dark Depth perception, color recognition and peripheral vision can be compromised Headlight glare can be temporarily blinding Limited visibility = less time to react 250 ft. = normal headlights 500 ft. = high beams Traffic deaths are 3x greater at night! Combatting darkness To reduce the risk of an accident related to driving at night, the NSC recommends: Aiming headlights correctly Dimming the dashboard Looking away from oncoming li