CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report - What actions could reduce 40% of death and injury among truck drivers?

What

Truck drivers are essential to the transportation of goods in the nation, but also have a risky job. This month’s Vital Signs focuses on proven interventions employers and truck drivers can use to help reduce fatal injuries and motor vehicle crashes.

Who

Ileana Arias, Ph.D., CDC Deputy Principal Director

Stephanie Pratt, PhD, Coordinator of the Center for Motor Vehicle Safety, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

When

Tuesday, March 3 at Noon ET (Content is embargoed until Tuesday March 3, 2015 at 1PM ET)

Dial In

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Important Instructions:

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Transcript:
A transcript of this telebriefing will be available following the briefing at: www.cdc.gov/media.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES