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In an average year, more than 800 people are killed and more than 40,000 more are injured in work zone crashes. Whether you’re on the job or just driving through, help save lives in roadway work zones! Give each other a break: Drivers and passengers account for most fatalities in work zone crashes. Slow down,
Put the brakes on distracted driving! Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of workplace death and distracted driving has become a persistent danger on our roads. In fact, half of drivers feel pressure from employers to drive distracted according to an NSC survey. While staying productive is important, distracted driving should never be considered
Your opioid prescription can have unintended consequences for you and those around you. Your prescription can: • Increase your risk of developing an opioid use disorder • Impair both mental and physical functioning • Cause side effects like sleepiness and nausea • Significantly increase the risk of car crashes • Increase your risk for overmedication
To avoid Computer Vision Syndrome place your computer screen about 20 – 28″ away from the eyes with the top line of text 2-4″ below eye level. The Causes of Eye Strain – Computer monitors that are hard to read – Staring at a close, fixed object – Glare form lighting fixtures or windows with
Know the dangers on carbon monoxide poisoning. An average of 166 people die each year as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Thousands more end up in hospital emergency rooms! Signs – Headaches, fatigue and weakness – Vomiting – Mental confusion – Heart palpitations – Shortness of breath – Convulsions – Dizziness and nausea Reduce
Tips to deal with frostbite, hypothermia and dehydration. Frostbite Superficial Frostbite What to look for • White, waxy, or grayish-yellow patches • Skin is cold, numb and stiff • Underlying tissue is pliable when depressed How to treat • Move the victim to a warm, dry area • Loosen any constrictive clothing • Place dry,
Checklist: 1. Check the weather and your route before you go 2. Allow enough time for traveling 3. Warm up the car in an open-air space 4. If it snowed the night before, brush off your entire car before you take off 5. Make sure your windshield, mirrors, sensors and back up camera are free
1. Identify stress patterns and avoid them 2. Take care of yourself 3. Plan a getaway 4. Learn to relax 5. Get help