7 Deadly Distractions – Driving, Operating Forklifts or Machinery – Safety Training Video

7 Deadly Distractions – Driving, Operating Forklifts or Machinery – Safety Training Video
A woman driving at night looked down at a text message for a couple of seconds. When she looked up again the stoplight had changed to yellow. As her foot hit the brake pedal she slammed into the car stopping in front of her, hitting it hard enough to severely injure the woman driving and kill the two children in the back seat.
Distractions take your attention away from the job you are doing, they reduce your reaction time, and ultimately they result in accidents, injuries and fatalities.
By understanding what distractions are and how to avoid them you can help keep yourself safe and healthy, whether on the job, at home or on the road.
This video outlines 7 of the most common and deadliest distractions. Use it to save lives and reduce accidents and losses.
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WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING?:
http://www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/facts-and-statistics.html
Research on Distracted Driving:
https://www.osha.gov/distracted-driving/research.html
Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Workers Who Operate or Work Near Forklifts:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2001-109/