Traffic crashes are the leading cause of work-related injury and death, according to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). For the workplace, promoting driver safety at work is a simple, inexpensive way to improve safety, lower insurance costs, reduce risks, improve health, and build better employee morale.

To help employers implement dynamic workplace programs related to traffic safety, NETS developed a comprehensive kit for use at worksites. The kit was originally developed for the third annual National Drive Safely at Work Week held April 19-23, 1999, but since materials do not cite the week, the kit is useful throughout the year.

The kit has five key highway safety themes:

The kit provides articles, traffic safety fact and tip sheets, a booklet featuring suggested activities and a campaign poster to help sponsor activities at the worksite that promote traffic safety. In addition, the kit provides camera-ready artwork for pay-check stuffers and flyers and a catalog of sample products and incentives.

To contact NETS, call (202) 223-7012 or email nets@trafficsafety.org.