Distracted driving: An overlooked safety threat

The study states that 88% of survey respondents believe distracted driving is on the rise, topping concerns about aggressive driving by 20%, drugged driving by 33%, and drunk driving by 45%. Change may begin with policy, like mandating that drivers pull off the road to take phone calls and eat meals or requiring drivers to achieve a certain amount of sleep before getting back on the road. Establishing company alignment on continuous, sustainable goals and stepping up as a leader to take ownership for outcomes; Building capabilities that allow all employees to take control of their brain behind the wheel; Equipping all departments with clarity on how they influence a safe trip and what actions are critical for them to perform to keep risk low; Focusing on exposures rather than injuries as the driver for change and the measure of improvement; and Providing employees opportunities for meaningful engagement, like seeking their help to identify solutions to safety and operational reliability problems through contribution to safety governance conversations.