Week 5 Safety Tips

Super Bowl Weekend ---don’t forget SAFETY!
Whether you’re cheering on the Giants or the Patriots one thing is certain…Green Bay will be watching (bummer!). Here are a couple things to consider before, during and after the BIG GAME.

NHTSA reports two significant facts about Super Bowl weekend worth reviewing:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 158 people, representing 51 percent of all traffic fatalities, died during the 2004 Super Bowl weekend due to impaired drivers with blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels of .08% and higher.
NHTSA reports that young males, ages 21 to 34, are most likely to be involved in automobile crashes, to drive while impaired, and to be among those least likely to wear their safety belts. Research also shows that this same demographic is the core audience for major sporting events, such as the Super Bowl.
"This one is a no-brainer," said Commander, Naval Safety Center, RADM George Mayer. "Use risk management - if you’re going to party during the Super Bowl, use a designated driver. If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party and serving alcohol, complete the pass and get the keys from the drivers who might be drinking. Or try an alternative, host an alcohol-free party. These are simple steps to keep Sailors and Marines safe (and they’ll work for you too), as well as protect innocent drivers on the road who could become victims."

FROM The USDA - WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2008 - Millions of Americans will settle down in front of the television on Super Bowl Sunday to cheer on their favorite team, making this the second highest day of food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving. USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service offers some smart tips to help Super Bowl partygoers and hosts avoid committing their own food safety "personal fouls." "While football has the 'two-minute' warning, the food safety arena has the 'two-hour' rule," said USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Richard Raymond. "One of the biggest food safety mistakes people make during these types of gatherings is that they let perishable food items sit out for far too long." Read more at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/news/NR_012408_02/index.asp
Be Smart, Be Safe both on and off the job! Enjoy the game!

The choice is yours!
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