Daylight Savings kicked in for most Americans this weekend, requiring most to “fall Back” and subtract and hour from their clocks.   Even though the time change in the Fall “adds” an hour of sleep the weekend of the change, the abrupt change in light exposure can negatively impact an individual’s circadian rhythm.  Upsets to the circadian rhythm can result in sleep difficulties including loss of sleep, fatigue and mood changes.

Multiple Safety observances are scheduled during the month of August, including “Stop on Red” week, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” month, and “Back to School” month. What do these observances have in common? Safety on the Road.

Over my career as a construction professional and a safety professional I learned to keep certain things in my car, just in case I need them, or someone else does…