The feature article of this issue of Spotlight on Safety is on winter weather driving and procedures for notifying faculty and staff regarding the closing of the University during severe weather conditions. You will also find other useful information on Y2K, government fleet accident statistics, Halloween safety and what you can do to protect your back from injury. Each laboratory on campus needs to address potential safety and health problems that may arise from disruptions or major outages of basic services such as electricity, telecommunications, water or other basic supplies. The accident ratio for corporate fleets was 6.90, utilities reported 5.99, law enforcement reported 7.87 and government fleets reported an accident ratio of 15.09. Comparing the government rate to the rest, the losses experienced become more significant.
Lets try to get that accident ratio down by buckling up and driving safely.
Remember, it is ND law and UND policy that you wear your seat belt when in State Fleet vehicles. Apply reflective tape to your child's ankles and wrists to ensure your child is visible in the dark. Additionally, give your child a flashlight to help guide his or her way. Avoid masks, scarves and hats that obscure vision or restrict breathing. Inspect all of your child's treats before allowing him or her to sample any.