Safety review

January 21, 2021

Chris Lyon

NTEA Director of Fleet Relations

Safety is routinely ingrained in our processes; however, it is important to bring the topic back into focus. Often, processes become habits and are assumed to be followed. Making assumptions from any position on organizational chart can create a risk.

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