Warning: Staff Lanyards Can Turn Deadly in Car Crashes
Staff ID lanyards might seem harmless, but recent accidents reveal they can seriously worsen injuries during car crashes. Two shocking cases show how these everyday items turned into dangerous hazards when drivers’ airbags deployed.
Airbags + Lanyards = Nightmare Injuries
In one incident, a driver involved in a minor crash was wearing a company lanyard with their ID pass. When the airbag inflated, the lanyard was slammed into their chest, collapsing a lung and landing the driver in hospital. Without the lanyard, the driver probably would’ve escaped mostly unharmed.
Another NHS worker made a costly mistake by keeping loads of keys on her lanyard. After driving off without removing it, the airbag force pushed the keys deep into her abdomen, perforating her bowel. She was hospitalised for over six weeks and has been off work for half a year.
Save Your Life: Remove Lanyards Before Driving
- Always take off your lanyard and staff pass before leaving the building.
- Never drive with a lanyard around your neck.
- Use breakaway lanyards that unclasp if snagged or caught.
- Share this crucial safety advice with colleagues and team members.
Don’t let your ID turn into a danger zone. Removing your lanyard could save your life in a crash!
