Desensitization – the by-product of ill-conceived safety initiatives As Gerald Wilde puts it in “Target Risk 3”: “Also, they may simply have been blinded by their zeal to do something quick and easy … [Read more...] about Desensitisation–the by-product of ill-conceived safety initiatives
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Shock Safety Ads
Shock Safety Ads You might prefer these but: World's Sexiest Safety Commercials (may offend) Some of us would remember the Grim Reaper AIDS ads from the 80’s. There was no blood and guts – just pure … [Read more...] about Shock Safety Ads
A creative safety initiative but beware of the by-products
A creative safety initiative but beware of the by-products Video of this “life saving” road safety initiative by Samsung has gone viral on Youtube. I can understand that, its a pretty cool idea. … [Read more...] about A creative safety initiative but beware of the by-products
A More Effective Road Safety Initiative?
A More Effective Road Safety Initiative? Fatigue Zone Driver Safety Trivia Games? This morning I drove North from Brisbane, QLD toward Bundaberg. About 2.5hours out of Brisbane and just before … [Read more...] about A More Effective Road Safety Initiative?
Dashcams and Road Safety
Dashcams and Road Safety DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid advertisement or direct product endorsement. I do not receive any commercial benefit from promoting these products – it is your responsibility … [Read more...] about Dashcams and Road Safety
Securing a Cargo Using Ratchet Tie-down Straps
Securing a Cargo Using Ratchet Tie-down Straps Properly securing cargo being transported is extremely important for avoiding danger to everyone involved. If not done correctly, the cargo could fall … [Read more...] about Securing a Cargo Using Ratchet Tie-down Straps
It’s Time to Get Retro in Your Road Safety
It’s Time to Get Retro in Your Road Safety Guest Post The use of signs on our roads has become extremely important for safety purposes, especially around schools, construction sites, and areas … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Get Retro in Your Road Safety
Is this the Worlds Most Dangerous Road
Is this the Worlds Most Dangerous Road Guoliang Tunnel in Taihang mountains (China) The name of the tunnel translates from Chinese as the “Road that does not tolerate any mistakes”. The tunnel … [Read more...] about Is this the Worlds Most Dangerous Road
National Guide to Driver Safety
Sharing The Road Safely National Guide to Driver Safety 2013/14 – Released Whether you are a cyclist, pedestrian or a motorist, we all share the responsibility to keep our roads safe. But what does … [Read more...] about National Guide to Driver Safety
Killer Texts: Car Accidents and Distracted Driving
Killer Texts: Car Accidents and Distracted Driving Officer Pete Reilly, formerly of Massapequa, Long Island, thought nothing could surprise him. "I've seen it all, believe me. We had a crash in … [Read more...] about Killer Texts: Car Accidents and Distracted Driving