Monthly infographics for driver safety training
Safety professionals recognize the need for ongoing driver safety education and awareness. After all, auto accidents are the number one cause of work-related fatalities in the U.S., making up 25% of all worker deaths.[1] Additionally, liability from auto accidents is one of the largest and most frequent risks an organization faces. Finding fresh content to share with drivers regularly is not easy. To assist you in your efforts Nationwide has put together a timely schedule of infographics. Topics are geared toward light to medium size vehicles/trucks.
- A resource for group training and toolbox talks
- A guide for one-on-one discussions and behind the wheel coaching
- Post-accident training
- An awareness poster
- An email attachment to reinforce safe driving messages to staff.
| Month | Recommended infographic (* represents most-critical topics) | Pages | Manager guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Rear-end collisions* | 2 | Rear-end collision prevention |
| February | Speeding* | 1 | |
| March | Pedestrians* | 2 | |
| April | Distracted driving* | 2 | Distracted and inattentive driving |
| May | Motorcycles | 2 | Motorcycle awareness |
| June | Left turns* | 1 | |
| July | Rural roads | 2 | Preventing left-turn collisions |
| August | Driving around school buses/stops | 2 | |
| September | Deer collisions | 1 | Deer season: Keep drivers safe |
| October | Winter driving | 1 | Winter driving |
| November | Failing to yield right-of-way* | 1 | |
| December | Driver readiness | 1 | |
| Additional topics | Backing safety | 2 | |
| Drowsy driving | 1 | ||
| Lane selection on the freeway | 1 | ||
| Night driving | 1 | ||
| Specialty topics | DOT compliance for drivers | 2 | |
| Large passenger van rollovers | 2 | Managing large passenger van safety | |
| Large passenger van backing | 2 | Preventing large backing van accidents | |
| Utility trailer safety | 2 | ||
| Utility trailer inspection | 2 |
Topics marked with an asterisk (*) are considered the most critical topics that should be covered annually with all drivers. All training should be documented.
Review our Driver Safety Training article for an overview of effective driver training methods and additional resources.
[1] Bureau of Labor Statistics [2023]. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2022