We're excited to be hosting the MN TZD Stakeholder Breakfast this morning. There's a great group of statewide partners in attendance looking at how to better protect first responders on busy roadways.
Congratulations to Lisa Kons,
@MNSafetyCouncil
traffic safety program manager and recipient of the
#mntzd2018
Distinguished Public Leadership Award, recognizing leaders who have influenced traffic safety policy directions that benefit society.
Advocates said today a new education campaign featuring colorfully wrapped Metro Transit buses is among the critical tools needed to reduce deaths and injuries caused by distracted driving.
#DriveSafe
The new hands-free cell phone law means Minnesota’s roads will be safer. This day is the result of the cooperation of many. Most of all, it took the tireless efforts of the many families who lost loved ones to distracted drivers and turned their grief into action.
#HandsFreeMN
They're out there! It's not just other cars we need to watch out for. Here's what you need to know when you're on the road with bicyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, big trucks...
#DriveSafe
Great to be a part of the
@MNTZD
Stakeholder Breakfast today. Lt. Don Marose
@MnDPS_MSP
shared helpful updates on drug-impaired driving and resources for law enforcement and others on drugged driving enforcement.
Conference Committee's vote on Monday was unanimous! The hands-free cell phone bill took another major step forward! Our thanks to the families, organizations, officers, and lawmakers for their unwavering support.
#PhoneDownSaveLives
Today Minnesota officially begins to reduce cell phone-related distracted driving incidents and deaths. If you’re using your phone while driving, you MUST do it hands free. If you’ve got a phone in your hand, you can be pulled over.
#phonedown
#savelives
Listen to
#minnesotaduck
Ben Afquack. Slow down as you get back behind the wheel. Remember, road workers are sitting ducks. Between 2015 and 2019, 46 people died and more 4,200 others were injured in Minnesota work zone crashes.
#mnworkzonesafety
Make sure you know! Ask your doctor about opioids. Over 22,000 people die from prescription overdoses every year. Opioid victims memorial on display at this year's
@NSCsafety
Congress & Expo.
#StopEverydayKillers
Time to clean out your medicine cabinet - It's National Prescription Drug
#TakeBackDay
tomorrow! Find drop off locations near you using this interactive tool from the
@DEAHQ
Attending our conference next week? Don’t forget to install our app! Search for “Minnesota Safety” in the App Store on iOS devices or the Play Store on Android, tap download and log in to access all the features available!
#MNSafetyConf18
Member Spotlight Monday:
@mnpower
an ALLETE Company's Brad Oachs shares his thoughts on the value of safety at work and beyond. Thank you for your partnership in supporting safer, healthier lives!
Duck. Duck. Sitting duck. If you’re a road worker, that’s no children’s game. Every week, 12 work zone crashes result in at least one fatality.
#minnesotaduck
Ben Afquack reminds you to slow down and pay attention in work zones.
#mnworkzonesafety
Back in your usual
#workplace
or doing the job from home? Don’t shortchange
#safety
. We’ve teamed up with
@NSCsafety
for National Safety Month to elevate awareness and keep you safe on the job, on the road and in the home.
#NSM
Looking forward to filling these Award of Honor seats and honoring MN workplaces for excellence in safety during the Governor's Safety Awards recognition tomorrow morning!
#MNSafetyConf19
New bus wrap campaign targets distracted driving -
@MetroTransitMN
,
@StateFarm
, Minnesota Safety Council and other traffic safety partners kick off joint effort today at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
The
@MNSafetyCouncil
was excited to be a part of Farmfest 2019 sharing information on rural driving safety issues to help keep those in agriculture and all Minnesotans safe on the road!
#DriveSafe
#LiveSafe
A helmet is the single most effective way to prevent head injury resulting from a bicycle crash. Make sure your child’s helmet fits properly.
#bikesafebikesmart
The MN Safety & Health Conference is only about a month away! And there's only a few days left to receive early bird discount pricing! Don't wait! Register by March 31 and save!
See all the conference details and sign up today -
#safety
#health
#education
Burned out? Best-selling author and 2021 Virtual Minnesota
#Safety
&
#Health
Conference opening keynote speaker
@jessicarector
has tips to “Blaze Your Brain” and turn negative thoughts into positivity, actions and results. Check out the May 4-5 agenda
By attending the
#MNSafetyConf19
on May 7-8, you're taking important time to learn, network and refresh - for yourself and everyone you protect.
Don't miss it! Register today!
Wondering how to adapt your cell phone and your vehicle to go hands-free on Aug. 1? Get a head start - check out this video for tips so you're ready to go!
#phonedown
#savelives
Our thanks to Governor Tim Walz for recognizing June 2023 as National Safety Month through his proclamation. We appreciate the commitment to safety!
#SafetyIsPersonal
and everyone’s responsibility.
#KeepEachOtherSafe
.
The Minnesota Safety Council turns
#90
in
#2018
! While the world has changed a lot since 1928, the need to keep people safe hasn't. Helping make life safer is still the goal!
When you hit the road this summer, be sure to leave some dangerous baggage behind. Don’t pack excessive speed, driving distractions or behind-the-wheel aggression. Lighten your load to keep yourself and other drivers safe