Mastering Fleet Safety: Proactive Safety Systems

In the fast-paced world of fleet management, safety is the ultimate priority. It's not just about complying with regulations; it's about ensuring the well-being of your drivers, the protection of your assets, and the longevity of your business. Today, we'll take you on a journey through the crucial aspects of fleet safety, covering everything from cutting-edge fleet management software to the intricacies of federal regulations and safety training. Whether you're a seasoned fleet manager or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate the road to safer operations.

Utilizing Advanced Technologies To Take Risk Mitigation & Incident Prevention To The Next Level

Anyone working in a complex yard or terminal knows these environments have inherent exposures. Many believe that safety technologies are a "game-changer" in preventing the frequency and severity of on-the-job injuries while building a culture of safety and trust. 

Situation

Thermal Systems has been a leading commercial and industrial building envelope subcontractor in Western Canada
since 1985. The company is involved with projects for the entire construction life cycle, from conception to completion,
offering multi-scope solutions and design assistance throughout the entire process.

Since its inception, Thermal Systems has held safety as a core value. It’s embedded in the corporate culture. All
managers at Thermal Systems work with their direct reports in a structured model of one-on-one meetings, feedback,
coaching, and delegation, which in turn builds trust and accountability.

“We see safety as a personal accountability issue,” said Christian Marchant, Director of Health, Safety, Environment,
and Quality. “People are our number-one asset, and we coach them in ways to help them manage their accountabilities
instead of policing and enforcing safety.”

Much of that safety coaching focuses on mental health from the perspective of supporting employees on a daily basis.
According to Christian, simply asking coworkers if they’re doing all right isn’t enough because people typically respond
by saying that they’re fine—even though they may be struggling with something.

“You must have a really good relationship with someone to get a genuine answer to questions surrounding mental
health,” said Christian. “Such a relationship requires a lot of trust and is rare in the workplace, so I looked for an effective
way to support our people’s mental health.” Thermal Systems builds trust with its employees through its management
model, but Christian wanted an evidence-based tool to support further discussion.

While searching for a safety tool that fits Thermal Systems’ corporate culture in a way that prioritizes mental health,
Christian found an article featuring Predictive Safety. He glossed over it, not believing in the possibility of predicting
things like safety issues.

A Fully Integrated Solution To Address The Largest Safety & Productivity Challenge To Organizations... Fatigue & Impairment In The Workforce

Denver, CO, 7/18/23 – Predictive Safety SRP, Inc, the global leader in fatigue management, prediction, and impairment detection, today introduced a new technology partnership with UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people. With 250 technology and services partners, UKG provides one of the largest and most collaborative partner ecosystems in the HCM industry focused on creating better employee experiences for all people, to improve business outcomes.

Boston has implemented a new construction safety ordinance that mandates the submission of a site safety affidavit for all construction and demolition projects approved by the Inspectional Services Department. The ordinance was signed by Mayor Michelle Wu on June 1 in response to recent construction site accidents in Boston.

As marijuana use becomes more common among Americans, companies are changing how they handle drug testing at work. Instead of relying on tests, many are training managers to spot signs of impairment and determine appropriate actions.

Some companies do not even consider being high at work to be a fireable offense and advise managers to approach workers with sensitivity.
This is a very difficult task.