Driver Lanyards Can Turn Deadly in Crashes – Here’s Why You Must Ditch Them Behind the Wheel!
Serious injuries have hit drivers wearing ID lanyards around their necks during car accidents. Although rare, these incidents prove deadly when airbags deploy. Staff, officers, and volunteers need to know the risks and how to stay safe.
Lanyards Turn Minor Crashes into Major Injuries
In one crash, a driver wearing a company lanyard and pass faced more than just a fender bender. When the airbag exploded, it slammed the lanyard into their chest, collapsing a lung and sending them to hospital. Without the lanyard, the driver likely would have walked away with barely a scratch.
Keys on Lanyards Can Cause Catastrophic Harm
Another NHS worker kept a heavy bunch of keys on her lanyard for medicine cabinets and lockers. Driving home with it still on proved dangerous. The airbag’s force drove the keys into her bowel, perforating it. She spent over six weeks in hospital and has been off work for six months.
Safety First: Remove Lanyards Before Driving
- Always take off lanyards and staff passes when leaving the office – it’s safer and keeps your ID secure.
- Most importantly, remove your lanyard before getting behind the wheel.
- Use breakaway lanyards where possible – they unclasp under pressure to prevent injury.
Spread the word – share this vital safety warning with colleagues and team members. Don’t let a simple lanyard turn a crash into a tragedy.
