Stress Awareness Month: Stress-Busting Strategies
If you are looking for ways to manage your stress, check out the accompanying article for some tips to consider.
“Adapting to Change”: Focus on Health: Limit Idling
World Heath Day is April 7. This year's theme is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’. Idling cars produce close to 2% of the U.S.’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Sometimes just changing some habits can help our planet and improve our health.
April is Stress Awareness Month: Do you have techniques you use to deal with stress?
Stress is a normal part of life, and it affects everyone in one way or another. Low to moderate levels of stress can actually be good for you, but extreme levels of stress can take a physical and mental toll on your health. Check out some tips on how you can reduce your emotional and physical stress levels.
“Adapting to Change”: Mask Mandate Extended
As part of our Health&Safety theme for March and April - "Adapting to Change" - we wanted to address the recent mask mandate extension on public transportation. Masks are still mandatory on public transportation. Remember: everyone adapts to change differently and It's increasingly important for us all be patient and help each other understand where and how changing mask mandates apply.
“Adapting to Change”: New H&S Campaign for March/April Kicks Off
The health & safety of our employees, passengers and the communities we serve continues to be our top priority. Our commitment to highlight different Health & Safety themes every couple of months continues. “Adapting to Change” has been chosen as our theme for March and April. Springtime brings about all sorts of change.
Heart Month: What’s on the Menu?
A healthy diet that is low in sodium and saturated fat is key to heart disease prevention.
Heart Month: Know your Numbers and Set your Goals
Heart disease is largely preventable, yet many Americans remain at risk of getting it. Know your numbers, understand your risks and set achievable goals. It all can help.
“Winter Preparedness”: Avoiding Slips, Trips & Falls
Based on the latest groundhog predictions - winter is not over yet. To ensure we don't get complacent out there - we're including information on “Avoiding Slips, Trips & Falls” during our “Winter Preparedness” campaign. Taking it slow and easy is the best way to stay on your feet in snowy/icy weather. Remember to wear the proper footwear, use special care when getting in and out of vehicles and watch for slippery roads/sidewalks.
February is Heart Month
Since the mid-1960s, the month of February is designated as American Heart Month. Heart disease is largely preventable and focusing on improving your heart health has never been more important. Incorporating some small changes can make an impact on your heart health. Check out the full story for some tips.
Jan 11: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and January 11th is designated as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Traffickers often use transportation hubs and public transit to recruit and transport victims – most of the time in plain sight. Our industry is uniquely positioned to recognize the signs and report this crime.