Did You Know?

• 94 percent of traffic crashes are related to human choice or error?
• 56 percent of people killed on US roads in 2014 were someone's employee?

October 3-7 is Drive Safely Work Week

Engage in traffic safety initiatives this week by focusing your efforts on Drive Safely Work Week, sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS).

This Year's Theme

The theme for this year's annual safe-driving campaign is Drowsy, Distracted, or Focused... Your Decision Drive Your Safety. NETS has launched a free comprehensive online toolkit to help employers plan for

• Recognizing the sign and risk factors of drowsy driving
• Prevalent behind-the-wheel behaviors that contribute to crashes
• Dialing in on the dangers of mobile device-use behind the wheel
• Making the case for slowing down and buckling-up

Resources and More Information

Find additional free materials on the Minnesota NETS website. Questions? Contact me at (651) 201-2590 or adam.bald@state.mn.us.

What are you doing to actively ensure a safe workplace?

Learn your role in eliminating workplace injuries at mn.gov/admin/mnsafe