Motor vehicle
crashes are the leading cause of death on the job, accounting for more than 2 out of every 5 fatal work injuries in 2012,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Department of Transportation
has now launched
a national campaign to stop texting while driving and other
distracted driving hazards. To learn more, visit www.distraction.gov/.
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OSHA reminds
employers that they have a responsibility to protect their workers by
prohibiting texting while driving. It is a violation of the OSH Act if
employers require workers to text while driving, create incentives that
encourage or condone it, or structure work so that texting is a practical
necessity for workers to carry out their job. For more information, including a
Distracted Driving brochure, visit OSHA’s Distracted Driving Web page.
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