NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK APRIL 11-15, 2022
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National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) has been successful in spreading awareness for work zone safety across the country because of participation from organizations and individuals just like you. Hundreds of companies and individuals reach out to ATSSA on social media each year using #NWZAW. 

Everyone plays a role in work zone safety. NWZAW highlights the deadly dangers of inattention at highway work areas. The 2022 weeklong commemoration included:
  • Work Zone Safety Training Day - April 11
  • National kickoff event - April 12
  • Go Orange Day - April 13
  • Social media storm - April 14
  • Moment of Silence - April 15

The moment of silence was new for 2022 and remembers the people whose lives were lost in a work zone incident. Find other local events submitted to this website. Learn more on how you can participate and make your voice count on the importance of work zone safety.
Participant Certificate
NWZAW Event Planning Guide
NWZAW Event Promotion Guide
NWZAW Digital & Social Toolkit

The 2022 theme

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​The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosted the 2022 NWZAW kickoff event on April 12 with the theme, “Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down.” 

​In 2020, 857 people were killed in 774 fatal work zone crashes, according to the most recent data available from workzonesafety.org. ​
What many fail to recognize is the vast majority of people killed in work zone crashes are motorists and their passengers. In 2020, 117 workers died in work zones, making it all the more important for drivers to slow down and stay focused while approaching and passing through a roadway work zone.

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Work Zone Safety Training Day

Monday, April 11, 2022
The week started on April 11 with Work Zone Safety Training Day, which emphasizes the importance of laying the groundwork for safety through training of personnel. Companies were encouraged to pause during the workday for safety demonstrations, discussions about safety policies and other prevention steps.

Struck-by injuries are a leading cause of death,[1]  and since 1992 the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in the construction industry. The national stand down encourages employers and workers to pause voluntarily during the workday for safety demonstrations, training in hazard recognition and fall prevention, and talks about hazards, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies, goals and expectations. Resources to conduct your own stand down can be found at CPWR.com/research/work-zone-safety.

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National kickoff event

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
​National Work Zone Awareness Week 2022 kickoff event was hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and held near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project in Virginia. The event started at 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Monroe Continental Gazebo, 4 Fenwick Road, Hampton, Va. The kickoff event was live streamed by VDOT for all to watch. Watch snippets of the recording below.
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The Fort Monroe Continental Gazebo with the cranes for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project in the background (left).

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Go Orange Day

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
All roadway safety professionals across the country were encouraged to wear orange to proudly show their support of work zone safety. NWZAW and Go Orange Day are especially important to the families of victims who have lost their lives in work zones.

Show your support on social media by posting your orange pics and use the hashtags #NWZAW and #Orange4Safety. Find some photos here.

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Social media storm

Thursday, April 14, 2022
Organizations, companies, institutions and individuals were asked to share messages and use hashtags #NWZAW and #WorkZoneSafety throughout social media between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET. ​Samples supplied for use:
  • If we slow down, we can save lives. Together we can achieve zero deaths on our roads and in our work zones! #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety
  • Work zones are a sign to slow down. #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety
  • You can be a part of the work zone safety solution – Slow down. #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety

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Moment of Silence

Friday, April 15, 2022
This is new for 2022 and remembers the people who lost their lives in a work zone incident.​

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Resources

Motor vehicle safety is one of the most important things on the roadways, as millions of workers use them as part of their jobs, and motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the U.S.
  • OSHA - Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes
  • NIOSH - Distracted driving (animated image) and Motor Vehicle Safety at Work
  • NSC - Safe Driving Kit
  • NHTSA - Distracted Driving (Distraction.gov)
  • WHO - Mobile phone use: a growing problem of driver distraction
  • CDC - Distracted Driving and Parents Are the Kay to Safe Teen Drivers
  • FHWA - 2022 Fact Sheet
  • FMCSA - Work Zone Safety: Shareable Material

NWZAW webinar recording

"How to host a NWZAW event"
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If you’ve ever wanted to host an event during National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) or considered hosting the national kickoff, ATSSA’s webinar on "How to host a NWZAW event" is a must-watch.

This free event was moderated by ATSSA COO & CFO Mitzi Osterhout and included several panelists.

Watch the recording to learn how you can hold a successful NWZAW event and use the resources available to help you amplify the important message of work zone safety.  

Get Active in NWZAW

We’re excited to have you participate in NWZAW and promote the importance of work zone safety across the country. Here are several tools that helped organizations and individuals get active, including 2022 promotion/planning guides, the NWZAW poster and other information. 

2022 Event Promotion Guide

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This NWZAW Event Promotion Guide is intended to assist you in spreading the word about NWZAW and the importance for motorists to slow their vehicles and stay alert when approaching and passing a work zone. 
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2022 Event Planning Guide

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2022 Digital & Social Toolkit

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The NWZAW Event Planning Guide is a comprehensive guide for all individuals and organizations planning to host NWZAW events in their community. The guide includes event setup guides, sample invitations, examples of opening and closing remarks, a sample schedule for the kickoff event and more.
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The NWZAW Digital & Social Toolkit (.zip file) was developed by VDOT and includes a social plan, images for social media headers, a video animation file, and various images to use on your social media channels.
NWZAW Digital & Social Toolkit

Purchase Work Zone Accessories

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Show your support of roadway safety year-round and order NWZAW work zone accessories, including pins, ribbons, bracelets, car magnets, window decals and activity books.
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Proceeds from these accessories help support The ATSS Foundation's core purpose and various charitable programs.

2022 NWZAW Poster

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Every year the host state develops a new theme and poster for NWZAW. Get the 2022 NWZAW Poster by downloading it.

To save a JPG version of the poster for using on your website or social media, simply right-click and save the image on this page.
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NWZAW logo downloads

The NWZAW logo is available to those who wish to support and promote the event. Follow the Logo Style Guidelines when using it. The PNG files below have transparent background.
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