Stay Safe: Buckle Up

The power of political activism can help to keep you and your family safe! 👊
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It’s important as a provider to be aware of the dynamic process of policy making and initiatives. Stay safe, and stay informed! 👊

National Approach to Traffic Safety Interventions Proves Most Cost Effective A new tool can help lawmakers make cost-effective decisions to improve traffic safety and public health. Boosting traffic safety funding by 10 percent and allocating the funds to states where it is most needed would save 1,320 lives and prevent more than 225,000 injuries annually.

https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/index.html

Whether you're a parent, a public safety officer, or a member of the healthcare workforce, it is important to stay informed on the latest research in safety innovations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, is an excellent resource! Visit their website to become better informed on motor vehicle safety and why you should buckle up!

Motor Vehicle Safety | Motor Vehicle Safety | CDC Injury Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr_Nu9Wc5AE

Do you think his insurance premium just increased?! All it takes is a fraction of a second - lost in thought, texting, talking to your friend - to lose control.

PROMOTE SAFETY: Stay Safe, Buckle Up!

Why You Should Always Wear a Seat Belt Wait for it... A good example of why you should always wear a seat belt! "That is why the seat belt is made" "That is why the seat belt is made" "That is why...

https://www.ghsa.org/issues/seat-belts

The Government Highway Safety Association (GHSA) wants you to GET INVOLVED! 🚘🚑

Seat Belts | GHSA Seat belts are the oldest form of occupant protection, with Volvo patenting the first rudimentary seat belt in 1889. However, it wasn't until 1968 that the federal government required seat belts to be installed in all new passenger cars.

Health literacy is an integral component to staying healthy - let's keep it simple and stay buckled up!

Social Justice: Let's advocate for child safety!

Ohio's Child Passenger Safety Law As of Oct. 7, 2009, Ohio’s children are required to use belt-positioning booster seats once they outgrow their child safety seats until they are 8 years old, unless they are at least 4 feet, 9 inches (57 inches) tall.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiAPx9Adl_Q

Keep in mind our vulnerable populations when thinking of motor vehicle safety and the concept of the safety belt! This can include the older adult and the very young, for example.

New safety belt warning issued for backseat passengers Adults are far less likely to buckle their seat belt when riding in the back seat, according to a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

https://youtu.be/L62ueMB0E5E
In life, we don't always get a second chance. Take steps to ensure your safety by always buckling up.

Second Chance You weren't wearing your seat belt. So what? You're a safe driver. You'll be ok…right? Wrong! It's time to face the facts: In 2015, there were 9,874 unbuckle...