Drive Safely Work Week, October 1-5, 2007 Driving is something that almost every employee does …whether it's business-related travel during the workday, commuting to and from work, or during off-duty hours. But regardless of when, where, or why an employee is behind the wheel, when an injury occurs, there is a devastating impact on their place of business. One of the best ways to keep employees safe on the road is to educate them about safety and promote safe driving practices. For this reason, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) invites your organization to be a Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) Supporter. Join with supporters—public and private sector employers, health and safety organizations, local, state and federal agencies committed to reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries in the nation's workforce. Watch this page for 2007 campaign resources, available in early July. In the meantime, see below for a sampling of 2006 campaign materials. The Minnesota Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is offering organizations a number of free resources including posters, payroll stuffers and brochures. For a listing of materials and to order see http://www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/nets/faxorder.pdf or submit online at www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/NETS/NETSOnlineOrderForm.cfm. For more information contact Lisa Kons at 800-444-9150, 651-228-7330 or kons@minnesotasafetycouncil.org. View the DSWW e-Tool Kit that provides employers with easy-to-use campaign materials at no cost. Visit: http://www.trafficsafety.org/dsww.asp to download free online resources. Publish the campaign's Newsletter Article in your organization's newsletter or other interoffice publication. Make every day count by incorporating the various DSWW materials during each day of the workweek. Download and distribute traffic safety fact sheets to your employees from: http://www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/nets/N-info.cfm. Utilize a PowerPoint for lunch seminars and information sessions with your employees: http://www.trafficsafety.org/DSWW06/spread.asp. Partner with your local Safe Communities Coalition on campaign initiatives. To find a coalition in your area see: http://www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/nets/communitycontact.pdf Additional Materials Newsletter Article Employer Power Point Presentation Employer Fact Sheet (National) Employer Fact Sheet (Minnesota) Minnesota Traffic Deaths by County Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes in the Twin Cities Metro DSWW Safety Ads Multitasking is a great way to impress your boss, but not behind the wheel. Before you touch up your make-up or catch a quick shave behind the wheel, consider this: The paramedic on duty doesn't care what you look like. Because using your PDA and GPS while driving gives new meaning to R.I.P. The next time you decide to get a meal on the go, choose wisely. Your dashboard dinner could be your last supper. b/c the nxt txt msg u send while driving cld be ur last.

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