Fall Safety Newsletter Template - 2017 Page 2
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P r e m i u m T r a n s p o r t a t i o n
S t a f f i n g , I n c .
The Equifax Breach
Have you heard about the latest breach? The Equifax data breach is a stark
reminder that you need identity theft protection. Every year 10 million Americans
ALWAYS
have their identity stolen. Here is what you need to know about the Equifax
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breach.
Equifax Breach Quick Facts: Equifax is one of the 3 major credit bureaus and as
TO:
such has access to some of the most sensitive information
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Number of people affected: 143 million Americans, which is 44% of
the population
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Types of data compromised: Social Security numbers, Driver’s
License Numbers, date of birth, credit card information and more...
What does this mean?
143 million people and their families are at risk of their identity being stolen, it
could take up to 18 months to resolve, and they may need to take off time to deal
with this issue.
What can you do?
Secure your identity with IDShield, a comprehensive identity theft plan that
provides access to licensed private investigators, credit monitoring and internet
monitoring.
Slow Down: Back to School
Employee Benefit Information/Enroll
Means Sharing the Road
Site
School days bring
congestion: Yellow school
buses are picking up their
Driving a truck for hours on end can be a pain in the neck, literally
charges, kids on bikes are
Truck drivers spend long hours in the same position with lots of road vibration, which can lead
hurrying to get to school,
to stress or pain on the neck and back. But with these tips, you can reduce pain and stay injury-
and harried parents are
free.
trying to drop their kids off
before work.
Check Your Cab
First, start by checking your driver’s seat. If your seat is not lined up correctly, it can cause strain on
It's never more important
for drivers to slow down
your neck and back and increase your risk of developing an injury. By properly adjusting your seat
and pay attention than
and steering wheel, you can reduce this strain.
when kids are present –
especially before and after
Stretch It Out
school.
Try doing some basic stretching exercises before, after, and during each trip. Stretching prepares
your body for work by warming up your muscles. Start stretching out your hands and wrists, then
According to research by
stretch your neck gently from side to side and from front to back. Finally, stay seated and stretch
the National Safety Council,
most of the children who
your back by bending your chin to your chest.
lose their lives in bus-
related incidents are 4 to 7
years old.
Health Tip:
The Importance of Physical Fitness
If you're driving behind a
bus, allow a greater
following distance. It will
A person who is fit is capable of living life to its fullest extent. Physical and
give you more time to stop
mental fitness play very important roles in your lives and people who are
once the yellow lights start
both, physically and mentally fit are less prone to medical conditions as well.
flashing. It is illegal in all
50 states to pass a school
bus that is stopped to load
Exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy
or unload children.
weight. Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some
diseases. Exercising to maintain a healthy weight decreases a person's risk of developing
certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Exercise improves oxygen flow to the brain. ... Essentially, when you start exercising, you
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feel better because your brain and body can do more. You're not winded walking up stairs.
Your heart rate and blood pressure goes down, which decreases your risk for a number of
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diseases and gives you more energy.
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