Cell Phone Safety Cell Phone Usage Objectives Learn

Cell Phone Safety

Cell Phone Usage

Objectives • Learn about cell phone distraction. • Review accident causation from cell phone usage. • Learn simple precautions while using your cell phone.

Cell Phone Usage • Cell Phone Usage – Facts • Over 8. 5 billion text messages sent every day in the US alone • Notable increase in the number of serious and fatal injuries due to distraction, especially while driving • However, many serious accidents while walking are caused by: – Getting struck by vehicles – Walking into stationary objects – Tripping over curbs, steps, or other objects

Cell Phone Usage

Cell Phone Usage – Struck By

Cell Phone Usage – Struck By

Cell Phone Usage – Struck By

Cell Phone Usage – Struck By

Impaired Driving Accident Risk • Legally Drunk = 4 Times • Texting = 8 Times Source: University of Utah/CNN

Cell Phone Usage – Walking

Cell Phone Usage – Walking

Cell Phone Usage – Walking

Cell Phone Usage – Walking

Cell Phone Usage – Tripping

Cell Phone Usage – Tripping • • • Boxes Cords Equipment Carpets Curbs Steps

Cell Phone Usage • Take time for these simple precautions: – Step aside and stop to talk or text. – Never walk while dialing or texting. – Use a hands-free device if you choose to walk and talk.

Summary þ Learn about cell phone distraction. þ Review accident causation from cell phone usage. þ Learn simple precautions while using your cell phone.

Cell Phone Safety