Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death at work
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How is it possible that traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death at work? While according to the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), between 2003 and 2007 there has been a 29% fewer fatal accidents on the roads, the number of fatal work accidents related to traffic increased by 4% in that same period has increased from 36.1% in 2003 to 40.3% of the job death in 2007.
More than 500 people die annually in traffic accidents at work. We all work accident injury suffered by a worker or as a consequence of their work. Thus we speak of two types of accidents, “in itinere” (on the way from our home to workplace and vice versa), or “in mission” (during our working time). Seven out of ten fatal accidents related to traffic occurring “in itinere”. Whether you drive in peak times, with heavy traffic of cars and trucks, or because we rely for the journey to a common, almost routine, we are risking our lives if we forget the safety rules at the wheel.
The Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE) warns of the need for institutions and companies involved in the training of employees in road safety. Thus, not only reducing the number of casualties or deaths in accidents, but the death toll in traffic outside the workday. The knowledge that comes through in the company if we take also to our field staff.
The fact that most of these accidents occurring outside the workplace, explains that he attaches less importance to training of workers in these risks. While companies, and employees, should understand that it is important to realize preventive culture not only in displacement, but also in the workplace.
Unfortunately, road accidents, whether working or not, have a great risk to life. In the case of accidents, more than twice as likely to die compared to any other type of accident. Road safety is not just something to consider in our leisure time. The car carries risks to be prevented whenever we get behind the wheel.
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