November 2018
Each month, Rental Management highlights a topic that will help
equipment and event rental companies conduct effective safety meetings.
These topics, developed by the American Rental Association (ARA) and ARA
Insurance, are ARA-member-only safety resources available for free at ARArental.org under the “Risk Management” tab.
Every year, 1,550 people are killed and 71,000 are injured in crashes
involving drowsy driving. These statistics from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration show the dangers of getting behind the
wheel while feeling drowsy. To help raise awareness, the National Sleep
Foundation has created Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, which is Nov.
4-11.
Drowsy driving dangers, sleep tips and ways to stay alert can be found in ARA’s “
Dangers of Driving Drowsy”
safety meeting agenda sheet through Work Safe. This agenda — which can
be used as a resource during your next safety meeting — also includes a
handout with car crash statistics as a result of drowsy driving, warning
signs and tips to avoid drowsy driving. Work Safe safety meeting
agendas are designed to help you and your staff quickly understand and
address important safety issues.
The National Sleep Foundation offers tips to protect yourself from drowsy driving, including:
- Getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night.
- Not driving if you’ve been up for more than 24 hours.
- Drinking caffeine if you feel tired.
- Stopping if you’re traveling and start to feel drowsy.
Keep you and your staff members safe by focusing on the dangers of
drowsy driving this November. Learn more about this safety meeting
agenda and other safety topics at
ARArental.org/go/WorkSafe.
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