Promote Safe Driving Practices and Prevent Impaired Driving During the Holiday Season
This December, join NAHB in recognizing National Drunk and Drug Impaired Driving Prevention Month and be aware of the devastating consequences that result from impaired driving.
From 2018 to 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded more than 4,700 deaths in drunk driving traffic crashes during the month of December. In addition, a study by NHTSA found more than 54% of injured drivers had some amount of alcohol or drugs in their system at the time of the incident.
Although this month focuses primarily on reducing impaired driving on the road, it’s also crucial to extend this conversation to safety in the workplace and how drunk and drug-impaired driving can impact the construction industry.
What can your organization do to prevent drunk and drug-impaired driving incidents?
- Provide education and training materials on the effects of certain substances.
- Perform post-incident drug and alcohol testing and have a recovery-ready workplace to engage and support employees in stopping substance misuse whenever possible.
NAHB has several Video Toolbox Talks available in English and Spanish regarding drunk and drug-impaired driving. Please be sure to check out our content and help spread awareness as we approach the holidays:
- NAHB Safe Driving Video Toolbox Talk
- NAHB Substance Misuse Video Toolbox Talk
- NAHB Mental Health Awareness Video Toolbox Talk
- NAHB Administering Naloxone Video Toolbox Talk
In addition, several government establishments are promoting materials during this time of year. Check out their available resources:
- OSHA One-pager on Safe Driving Practices for Employees
- NHTSA Webpage on Drunk Driving
- NHTSA Webpage on Drug-Impaired Driving
- The Center for Construction Research and Training Webpage on Preventing Opioid Deaths in Construction
If you know of anybody that needs immediate help, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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