April 22 2020
By: Shawn M. Galloway
My 14-year-old had a collision with an SUV this past weekend. It happened as we were crossing the street under the permission of the pedestrian crossing sign and after of course looking in all directions. A driver turned right at the light, directly in front of us making contact with my daughter's bicycle, thankfully, only resulting in a bent front wheel but also scratching the side of the SUV. Had we not waited the two seconds after the light had changed, it could have been much worse. The driver was very apologetic saying, "I just turned when I saw it was green." Also, "I didn't see y'all." Cycling has increased with most of us self-isolated. Drivers be aware of this, especially when turning at intersections.
Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, is an expert in safety excellence. With almost thirty years of experience, he is a highly sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and expert witness. Shawn has become a trusted partner to leading organizations across various industries worldwide. He ranks in the top 1% of the most prolific writers in his field, having authored over 500 articles and several bestselling books. He also launched the world's first safety podcast, Safety Culture Excellence©. As a recognized authority in safety, Shawn has received awards such as being named among the Top 50 People Who Most Influence EHS and a Top 10 Speaker, among others.
He is a regular guest on Bloomberg, Fox News, The Daily Mail, Dubai One, U.S. News & World Report, Sirius Business Radio, Wharton Business Daily, and leading safety magazines and podcasts. Shawn also serves as a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, Forbes Business Council, and Fast Company Executive Board, enabling his influence to shape safety thinking and strategy at the executive level.
