In serious collisions, families are away from work or distracted with concern. Families end-up caring for a member disabled in a crash, sometimes for the rest of their lives. Public dollars eventually fund the most serious disabilities. Joanne asks what influence we can have in the workplace on driving behavior. Speed is the leading cause of death of young men in Oregon.
Traffic crashes are violent crimes.
Unfortunately, Joanne tells us their school education program will likely lose state funding this session. But she and other nurses are available for workplace presentations at reasonable costs. Talk to your agency Safety Advisor, Risk Coordinator, or Wellness Contact.