Tim Neubauer MS, CSP’s Post

This week marks National Work Zone Awareness Week. It may seem obvious to use caution when driving through a work zone, but statistically, many drivers find themselves in accidents – in fact, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, over 1,189 work zone crashes occurred between 2021 and 2023. To prevent accidents from occurring, here are some brief tips to keep in mind while navigating a work zone. #safetyfirst #nationalworkzoneawarenessweek #workzone #drivingsafety #construction #constructionindustry #constructionsafety #driving #workzone #roadwork #roadworkahead

By fostering a culture of safety and responsibility, we all can contribute to promoting safer and more secure driving environments in work zones. Find resources, including work zone safety tips and laws, at https://lnkd.in/eE4hmCeD #Slow4Zone #WorkZoneAwareness

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week! This week, let's all commit to driving safely through work zones. Remember, "Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever." Save 10% on select safety signs 👉 https://bit.ly/DSWorkZone #DestinySolutions #OneStopTelecomShop #NWZAW #SlowDown #DriveSafe #worksafety

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Every year, Departments of Transportation nationwide participate in daily events to promote safer work zones. Whether behind a barrel or the wheel, we all have a vested interest to keep work zones safe. In 2023, Kentucky had 1,251 crashes, 247 resulting injuries, and 17 fatalities. Help encourage safer work zones by practicing safe driving habits and spreading the word during National Work Zone Awareness Week. #vestedinwzsafety #NWZAW ***Tips for Safe Driving in a Work Zone*** -Pay attention. Don’t text or talk on the phone. Keep both hands on the wheel. -Drive alert. Watch for speed limit reductions, narrowing lanes, changing traffic patterns, and most importantly, workers. Respect posted speed limits. -Be patient. Driving 45 mph instead of 55 mph through a 5-mile work zone will only add 1.2 minutes to your trip. Speeding and aggressive driving are major causes of work zone crashes. -Keep a safe distance. Allow space on all sides of your vehicle and maintain a safe following distance. The most common type of work zone crash is a rear-end collision. -Respect flaggers and obey their guidance. A flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign, so a driver can be cited for disobeying the flagger’s directions. -Follow instructions on construction signage. Those signs are carefully selected to give drivers accurate information and important warnings. -Know before you go. Check out go.ky.gov or use the free WAZE app for traffic and travel information. Select alternate routes when possible. If a work zone cannot be avoided, expect delays and allow for extra time.

🚧 National Work Zone Awareness Week - April 15-19 2024 🚧 Check out the article below from Texas Department of Transportation highlighting the significance of work zone safety. When approaching a work zone, make sure you: 1️⃣ Slow down: Reduced speed limits in work zones are not suggestions; they're crucial for everyone's safety. 2️⃣ Stay alert: Keep an eye out for changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and workers on the road. 3️⃣ Plan ahead: Be aware of work zones on your route and allow extra time for potential delays. Let's make every journey a safe one for everyone on the road! 🚨 #WorkZoneSafety #DriveSafe #RoadSafety

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week! Large trucks are over represented in #workzone crashes, making up nearly one-third of fatal work zone crashes. With work zones presenting challenges on our roads -- like narrowed lanes, sudden stops, shifting traffic patterns, and uneven road surfaces -- it’s important we all understand how to navigate safely through these areas. Be aware of passenger vehicle drivers around you, who may not be aware of commercial vehicle driving challenges, including large blind spots and longer stopping distances. When approaching lane closures, move into the open lane as soon as possible – pay close attention to vehicles around you that could be in your blind spot. It’s critical that all road users approach work zones with caution and do their part to keep the road safe for everyone! #NWZAW #trucking #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek #safety #safetyontheroad #roadwaysafety #safetyfirst #transportation

🚧🛑 **It's National Work Zone Awareness Week!** 🛑🚧 This week, we spotlight the importance of safety in work zones to protect our road workers and keep drivers safe. As we navigate through construction areas, remember to: - Slow down to the posted speed limits. - Stay focused and avoid distractions. - Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. - Plan your travel with potential delays in mind. - Treat work zone crews with respect and care. Let's all commit to making our roads safer for everyone. Share this message to spread awareness and encourage safe driving practices in work zones. Together, we can save lives! #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek #DriveSafely #RespectTheCone

🚧🛑 **It's National Work Zone Awareness Week!** 🛑🚧 This week, we spotlight the importance of safety in work zones to protect our road workers and keep drivers safe. As we navigate through construction areas, remember to: - Slow down to the posted speed limits. - Stay focused and avoid distractions. - Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. - Plan your travel with potential delays in mind. - Treat work zone crews with respect and care. Let’s all commit to making our roads safer for everyone. Share this message to spread awareness and encourage safe driving practices in work zones. Together, we can save lives! #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek #DriveSafely #RespectTheCone

🚧🛑 **It's National Work Zone Awareness Week!** 🛑🚧 This week, we spotlight the importance of safety in work zones to protect our road workers and keep drivers safe. As we navigate through construction areas, remember to: - Slow down to the posted speed limits. - Stay focused and avoid distractions. - Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. - Plan your travel with potential delays in mind. - Treat work zone crews with respect and care. Let’s all commit to making our roads safer for everyone. Share this message to spread awareness and encourage safe driving practices in work zones. Together, we can save lives! #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek #DriveSafely #RespectTheCone

Work Zone Safety has become an increasingly urgent topic, with work zone injuries and fatalities at an all time high! 🚧 The majority of victims: 👷♂️ 👷♀️ Workers on site that are being struck on foot, primarily by vehicles speeding through the work zone. Often the public is not aware how failure to slow down in work zones is a deadly and costly risk - racking up billions of dollars in comprehensive costs and traffic delay costs. Elovate has been partnering with government authorities and transportation departments all across the States to drastically reduce this risk and work with them towards Vision Zero, aiming to eradicate fatalities and injuries in these highly sensitive areas. Find all the facts and data why you can no longer ignore Work Zone Safety in our new infographic below! ⬇ #WorkZonesafety #SaveLives #roadSafety #TransportationSafety #VisionZero