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Drunk Driving Prevention

Transportation | 10-15 min

Summary

Every day, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes - that's one person every 39 minutes. In 2021 alone, 13,384 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Despite decades of awareness campaigns and increasingly severe penalties, drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of preventable death on our roads. The economic cost exceeds $44 billion annually, not counting the immeasurable human cost of grief and suffering.

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Key Points to Cover

  • Alcohol impairs judgment before you feel drunk
  • Plan transportation before drinking
  • Never let a coworker drive impaired
  • DUI consequences include job loss and criminal charges
  • Time is the only way to sober up - not coffee or food

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should this safety talk take?

Plan for about 10-15 min, with extra time for questions and site-specific examples.

Can I tailor the discussion to my workplace?

Yes. Use the key points as a starting place and connect them to the tasks, equipment, and procedures your team uses.

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