28-11-2012, 06:16 PM
The Importance of Safety Belt Use Among Employees
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Introduction
(Company/Organization Name)
Your safety is important to us
It is our responsibility as an employer to provide a Safe Work Environment.
That includes keeping our employees safe on the road.
Safe Drivers Need Safety Belts Too
Jumping off a three story building is similar to the force of a crash at 30 mph.
Crashing at speeds as low as 12 mph can kill an unbuckled occupant.
Safety belts reduce the risk of death for those riding in the front seat by about 45%.
Safety belts reduce the risk of death for those driving pickup trucks by 60-65%. (NHTSA)
We All Pay for Crashes
When you are involved in a traffic crash:
You pay: Insurance premiums, fines and fees, time off work, rehabilitation, vehicle repair/replacement….
When others are involved in traffic crashes you pay:
The general public pays nearly ¾ of all crash costs, primarily through insurance premiums, taxes, delays and lost productivity. {NHTSA, Economic Impact, 2002}
The average costs per fatal crash in Ohio is more than $3.4 million. Costs include medical care, lost productivity, property damage and an increased strain on community services.