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December 2024 Newsletter
Bring Questions In the workplace, it is common to test for alcohol and other drugs. This is done to foster a safe and healthy work environment for employees and customers, and to protect employers from potential liability exposure. What substances are employers...
November 2024 Newsletter
Give Thanks for Holiday Safety As Thanksgiving approaches, incidents of impaired driving increase. Alcohol-impaired driving education is not always on top of employers’ to-do lists, especially since incidents most often happen outside of work hours. While many...
October 2024 Newsletter
Don't Be a Spooky Driver! October is one of Louisiana’s deadliest months each year in terms of preventable roadway crashes, in part because of risks associated with pedestrians and trick-or-treaters out at night on Halloween. Thanksgiving is coming up quickly, too,...
September 2024 Newsletter
Staying Safe around Impaired Drivers October is Pedestrian Safety Month, an important time for employers to remind their employees of the dangers posed by impaired drivers. In 2023, Louisiana recorded 147 pedestrian fatalities, with nearly 34% involving alcohol....
August 2024 Newsletter
New Campaign Focuses on Prescription Drugs New information has emerged that can significantly impact the safety of Louisiana roads. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has launched a new campaign focused on the dangers of prescription drug impairment while...
July 2024 Newsletter
Beyond BAC: Tackling Multi-Substance Use As an employer in Louisiana, it’s crucial to understand how Blood Alcohol Concentration levels contribute to impairment and the risks they pose to workplace safety, especially for employees who drive as part of their job....
June 2024 Newsletter
Free of Risk The Fourth of July holiday period is one of the most exciting times of the summer season. We celebrate America’s independence with backyard pool parties and fireworks that light up the night sky. Let’s also celebrate the opportunity to keep each other...
May 2024 Newsletter
Focus of Act 9: Impaired Driving Prevention A new law in Louisiana goes into effect on July 1, under a provision of Act 9, individuals convicted of DWI will be required to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for the entire period of their driver’s...
April 2024 Newsletter
Welcome Aboard, Louisiana and Ohio! Exciting news: Our Driving Concern, a program of the National Safety Council, is expanding its reach. We are rolling into two new states — Louisiana and Ohio. This turnkey program provides education, training and resources — all...
