National Teen Driver Safety Week Begins Today -- Occupational Health & Safety

National Teen Driver Safety Week Begins Today

Oct 19, 2008

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is reminding the public that National Teen Driver Safety Week begins today and runs through Oct. 25. According to CDC, in 2006, a total of 4,144 teens aged 16-19 years old died, and nearly 400,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries sustained in motor-vehicle crashes in the United States.

CDC said comprehensive graduated driver licensing systems can reduce fatal and nonfatal injury crashes of drivers aged 16 years by as much as 38 and 40 percent, respectively, by delaying full driving privileges so that teens can gain driving experience under low-risk conditions. In addition, CDC said extending the learner permit period, restricting night-time driving, and limiting teen passengers each contribute to crash reductions. Raising the minimum drinking age to 21 years and enforcing "zero" blood alcohol levels for teen drivers also have reduced motor-vehicle-related deaths and injuries.

Information about teen driver safety and National Teen Driver Safety Week are available from CDC at www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/spotlite/teendrivers.htm.

Industrial Hygiene Product Showcase

Shower and Eyewash Test

Weekly activation of safety showers is now a quick and dry process. The Green Gobbler Safety Funnel extends to shower head to test the water spray pattern. A clear tube can verify clarity. A thermometer can test temperature and graduated sight glass can test volume. Accessories are available to test pedestal eyewash and fold down out of wall eyewash stations. Test 15 showers (two gallons in six seconds), empty cart in one to two minutes, repeat as needed. 3
Tether Track™

Tether Track™ Protects Your People From Fall Risks Gorbel’s Tether Track™ Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Anchor Systems are a cost-effective way to reduce the risk of worker injury in elevated work environments. They’re available in Ceiling Mounted, Free Standing Monorail, and Bridge Anchor Systems. Customized solutions designed to fit your needs in either indoor or outdoor settings. Reduce the risk of falls without impacting productivity! 3
BAND V2

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