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SAVE THE DATE FOR 2024: April 15-19, hosted by Maryland Department of Transportation
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 2023 weeklong commemoration included:
Learn more on how you can participate and make your voice count on the importance of work zone safety. Download the NWZAW participant certificate to proudly show you supported the 2023 campaign.
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The 2023 theme
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The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) hosted the 2023 NWZAW kickoff event on April 18 with the theme, "You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.” In 2021, 956 people died in work zones, according to the NHTSA FARS data. Also in 2021, 108 highway worker occupational fatalities occurred in road construction sites, based on BLS data. View the 2023 FHWA Fact Sheet. Data is also available on WorkZoneSafety.org. What many fail to recognize is the vast majority of people killed in work zone crashes are motorists and their passengers. In 2021, 778 drivers and their passengers died in work zones (based on NHTSA FARS data), 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 17, 2023
NWZAW started on April 17 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 eventTuesday, April 18, 2023
The NWZAW 2023 kickoff event was hosted by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) at the new I-70 westbound bridge over the Missouri River near Rocheport, 10-11 a.m. CT. The speaking portion of the news conference lasted approximately 30 minutes, then opened to media interviews. The kickoff was livestreamed by MoDOT for nationwide participation. Access the livestream recording here or visit the MoDOT webpage. |
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Go Orange Day
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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. Many showed their support on social media by posting orange pics and using the hashtags #NWZAW and #Orange4Safety. Find some photos here. |
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Social media stormThursday, April 20, 2023
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. |
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Moment of SilenceFriday, April 21, 2023
The Moment of Silence started in 2022 and encourages companies and families to join together for a moment of silence as a tribute to the people who lost their lives in a work zone incident. |
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ResourcesMotor 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.
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Get Active in NWZAW
We’re excited to have you participate in NWZAW and promote the importance of work zone safety across the country. Several tools will be posted to help organizations and individuals get active, including 2023 promotion/planning guides, the NWZAW poster and other information.
2023 NWZAW Poster
Social Media Images & Posts
Host MoDoT developed social media images for organizations and the public to use when promoting NWZAW 2023.
Just right-click to save the image and upload to social media channels.
Just right-click to save the image and upload to social media channels.
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Use these social media post options with an image or create your own:
- It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week. You play a role in #workzonesafety. WORK WITH US! Help spread the word. #NWZAW
- Do your part. You play a role in #workzonesafety. WORK WITH US! #NWZAW
- Be part of the solution — slow down in work zones. You play a role in #workzonesafety. WORK WITH US! #NWZAW
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2023 Event Promotion GuideThis 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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2023 Event Planning GuideThe 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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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 youth activity books.
Proceeds from these accessories help support The ATSS Foundation's core purpose and various charitable programs.
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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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NWZAW webinar recording
"How to host a NWZAW event"
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 former 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. |
