Posts about Safety Trends (2)
WHO calls for greater focus on the dangers of two-wheeler driving
December 05, 2022
The World Health Organization has updated its guidance on how to reduce the number of road traffic deaths and injuries involving two and three-wheelers ... Read more
Mark Watts
Road safety’s critical role in social progress
October 01, 2022
Vulnerable road users account for 54% of global road traffic deaths. 500 children die every day, and older women are 17 times more likely to be killed.... Read more
Steve Smethurst
Six reasons why road safety is an equality and social justice issue
September 01, 2022
Here are six reasons why a reduction in deaths involves addressing systemic global inequalities. We discuss the holistic approach required to tackle these.... Read more
Adam Hawes
Corporate e-bikes – an accident waiting to happen?
August 08, 2022
A growing number of electric bikes are being used for business travel in Asia. Ensure your employees understand the risks and have access to training. ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
Safety on Two Wheels: What Motorcyclists Need to Know
May 02, 2022
In 2016, two-wheelers were involved in 28% of global road fatalities. We provide tips for staying safe on two wheels and discuss how employers can help.... Read more
Mi Ae Lipe
10 road safety challenges facing low-income countries
January 21, 2022
People living in low-income countries have a 330% higher risk of dying in a road crash than those living in high-income countries. We list the challenges. ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
A new Decade of Action for Road Safety: WHO seeks to reduce road traffic deaths by 50%
January 03, 2022
The extension to the global road safety initiative, launched by the WHO and UN, seeks to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030. ... Read more
Adam Hawes
Driver Safety trends to watch out for in 2022
January 01, 2022
We summarise all the major road safety trends we expect to see in 2022 and what these may mean for drivers and businesses around the world. ... Read more
Dominic Saunders
How to avoid rear-end collisions
December 20, 2021
We review the common causes of rear-end collisions and the most common injuries. We then present what organisations and drivers can do to avoid them. ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
Star ratings for roads: a matter of life and death
October 13, 2021
Improving driver behaviour makes a huge difference to safety, but what about when the roads themselves are a great risk? Infrastructure is a key factor.... Read more
Steve Smethurst
