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Effective prevention is grounded in science. NSC’s focus on cell phones and driving, including a recommendation to ban the use of hands-free and handheld phones while driving, is based on the extensive research available.
Distracted Driving Research & Statistics
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Fire Protection Engineering/P.E. Preparation Seminars
SFPE International in cooperation with the SFPE Greater Atlanta Chapter presents: Fire Protection Engineering P.E. Preparation: Content and Problems Seminar being held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 ($249 for a full-day seminar fee). Attendees will receive a $125 voucher toward the 2012 Fire Protection Engineering PE Exam Online Course. This seminar is held in conjunction [...]
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How reporting close calls can prevent future incidents
“Near misses and resulting inspections may help prevent an injury or even a fatality, but an investigation cannot take place if the near miss is not reported accurately. Therefore, setting up a successful safety management program to ensure near misses are reported and investigated is an important step in reducing occurrences of serious incidents.” “OSHA [...]
Distracted Driving Research & Statistics
National Safety Council: Effective prevention is grounded in science. NSC’s focus on cell phones and driving, including a recommendation to ban the use of hands-free and handheld phones while driving, is based on the extensive research available. Here you’ll find links to abstracts or the complete text of distracted driving, cell phone and texting studies.