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TBT Driving Safety

The document emphasizes the importance of driving safety in Washington, highlighting common causes of motor vehicle incidents such as speeding, distractions, and driving under the influence. It provides guidelines for safe driving practices, including staying focused, avoiding aggressive driving, and using caution in specific situations. Employers are encouraged to incorporate driving safety into their Accident Prevention Programs to protect their most valuable asset—their employees.

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TBT Driving Safety

The document emphasizes the importance of driving safety in Washington, highlighting common causes of motor vehicle incidents such as speeding, distractions, and driving under the influence. It provides guidelines for safe driving practices, including staying focused, avoiding aggressive driving, and using caution in specific situations. Employers are encouraged to incorporate driving safety into their Accident Prevention Programs to protect their most valuable asset—their employees.

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DRIVING SAFETY

In Washington, motor vehicle incidents are a common Stay Focused


cause of workplace fatalities and hospitalizations. These
incidents happen because of: • Driving requires your full attention. Avoid
distractions, such as adjusting the radio or other
• Speeding. controls, eating or drinking, and talking on the
• Unsafe lane changes. phone.
• Lack of knowledge about the vehicle. • Be observant of your surroundings, watch for
• The use of handheld devices while driving. moving machinery and workers while on a
construction site.
• Poor weather conditions.
• Continually search the roadway to be alert to
• Driving while tired or impaired.
situations requiring quick action.
• Stop about every two hours for a break. Get out
Cell phone use or texting while driving is illegal in the of the vehicle to stretch, take a walk, and get
refreshed.
State of Washington.

If you drive for work, you should never drive while tired Avoid Aggressive Driving
or impaired by drugs or alcohol. Unlike many workplaces,
• Keep your cool in traffic!
roadways can be unpredictable, and safe driving requires • Be patient and courteous to other drivers.
your full attention. Get plenty of rest before driving, • Do not take other drivers’ actions personally.
always wear a seatbelt, set realistic goals on the number • If another driver cuts you off, tailgates, or drives
of miles you can drive safely each day, and avoid too slowly remain calm.
aggressive driving. • Drive defensively and control your emotions.
• Reduce your stress by planning your route ahead
Employers should ensure that driving safety is a part of of time (bring the maps and directions), allowing
plenty of travel time, and avoiding crowded
an overall Accident Prevention Program (APP).
roadways and busy driving times.
You are your employer’s most valuable asset! The way
Use caution in the following situations:
that you drive says everything about you and your
company. Make a positive statement by following these • Driving in high levels of pedestrian vehicular
work-related safe driving practices. traffic.
• Driving in a school zone.
Stay Safe • Entering an intersection. Look both ways before
entering, even if the light is green.
• Use a seat belt at all times – driver and • Backing up. Always look behind you, check in
passenger(s). mirrors, and honk to warn any pedestrians or
• Obey all traffic laws. vehicles.
• Be well-rested before driving. • Changing lanes. Always double check using your
• Avoid taking medications that make you drowsy. mirrors.
• Be sure that any prescription drugs you may be • Driving through a work zone. Workers and
taking are not going to influence your driving equipment may enter unexpectedly.
abilities. • Towing a trailer.
• Set a realistic goal for the number of miles that
you can drive safely each day.
• If you are impaired by alcohol or any drug, do Let’s be safe out there!
not drive.

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