Newsletter: Work Zone Tips

In a survey conducted by the Association of General Contractors of America and HCSS Software Solutions, 58% of respondents said they are at greater risk now of highway work zone crashes compared to one year ago. You can address the “why” as you work to build your culture of road safety during the summer construction period.

Survey participants cited three primary factors for their heightened levels of anxiety in work zones:

• Distraction from phones (81%)
• Speeding (71%)
• Heavy traffic (62%)

Share the complete results at your location: 2022 Work Zone Survey National Results.

When roads are under construction, drivers often are required to shift lanes and navigate on uneven pavement surfaces. One collision can turn into a chain-reaction event when drivers fail to slow down or are following other vehicles too closely. Risks increase during inclement weather and at night because of reduced visibility.

Take steps to raise awareness of safety issues:

• Driver behavior micro-learning: Get your team started with interactive lessons that are fully compatible with mobile devices, including one focusing on distracted driving.
• What conditions can make work zones hazardous? Download this free resource and lead a safety talk during your next team meeting.
• Print and display this vintage poster from the National Safety Council: Sudden Stops Cause Rear-End Collisions.
• Use our free safety coach cards to create engagement. Download the full deck, focus on a single topic, or mix them up for a Jeopardy-style quiz game.

In Nebraska, drivers and their passengers accounted for the majority of deaths in work zone crashes in 2020.

• Since 2010, 84 fatalities & 66 crashes were involved in Motor Vehicle Work Zones

These aren’t just statistics. Think about the impact every preventable death has on that person’s coworkers, loved ones and friends. Get free resources  to prevent more tragedies:

• Info Card: Hey, I Don’t Speed in Your Workplace (English and Spanish)
• Poster: It’s a Work Zone, Not a Racetrack
• Video: Stay Work Zone Aware