April has four focuses:

Distracted Driving Awareness

National Stress Awareness Month

Workplace Violence Awareness

National Work Zone Week April 17-21

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DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS

• The four types of distractions are Visual – looking at something other than the road. Auditory – hearing something not related to driving. Manual – manipulating something other than the steering wheel. And Cognitive – thinking about something other than driving.
• Each day in the United States, approximately nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.
• Whether you take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel, all types of distracted driving increase your risk of car crashes, major injuries, and even death.

National Safety Council

Web Page dedicated to Distracted Driving Awareness

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National Stress Awareness Month

Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all be normal reactions to stress. Here are some healthy ways you can deal with stress:

• Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and give yourself a break if you feel stressed out.
• Talk to others. Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor, or pastor.
• Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.
• Take a break. If news events are causing your stress, take a break from listening or watching the news.
• Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue or you are thinking about suicide, talk to a psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor.

Stress Awareness Month Tips

CDC On Coping with Stress

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Workplace Violence Awareness Month

Workplace violence is any threat, disruptive behaviors, intimidation, physical aggression, or act of violence in the workplace including homicide. Homicide in the workplace is currently the fourth leading cause of death on the job. In 2014 alone, there were 409 deaths on the job due to homicide. According to OSHA, over 2 million people report being victims of workplace violence every year.

Safety Talk on Workplace Violence

Workplace Shootings

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National Work Zone Safety Week - April 17-21

Work Zone Safety Week

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