Christine M. Branche, Ph.D. Acting Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health February 16, 2009 International Road Safety at Work.

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Christine M. Branche, Ph.D. Acting Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health February 16, 2009 International Road Safety at Work

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 PL (1970) created OSHA and NIOSH To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women

Organizational Chart of Federal Entities for Occupational Safety and Health Regulation and Enforcement: Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Research and Prevention Recommendations: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Organizational Chart of Federal Entities for Occupational Safety and Health Regulation and Enforcement: Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Research and Prevention Recommendations: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Organizational Chart of Federal Entities for Occupational Safety and Health Regulation and Enforcement: Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Research and Prevention Recommendations: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Roadway crashes are the leading cause of occupational fatalities in the U.S.

Work-related Roadway Crashes 13,337 civilian workers died in roadway crashes, averaging 4 deaths each day

Global Road Traffic Injuries About 1.2 million people killed worldwide About million more injured Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of injury- related deaths worldwide Every year, road traffic crashes cost an estimated $518 billion dollars globally

Why are road traffic injuries important to multinational companies?

Global Road Traffic Injuries The impact on multinational and large national corporations – Threats to supply chain – Threats to getting goods to market – Threats to worker safety

Global Road Safety is a Multisectoral Responsibility Reducing risk in the world’s road traffic systems requires commitment and informed decision making by: – Government – Industry – Nongovernmental organizations – International agencies

Thank you! Conference Scientific Organizing Committee: Sameera Al-Tuwaijri Matts-Åke Belin Andrew Bradley LaMont Byrd Nancy Carter-Foster Ed Dubens Marilyn Fingerhut Jane Hingston John Kennedy Sandra Lee Will Murray Jim Noble Stephanie Pratt Eugênia Maria Silveira Rodrigues

Conference Co-sponsors: World Health Organization Pan American Health Organization World Bank Global Road Safety Facility International Labour Organization National Safety Council U.S. State Department Thank you!

Special thanks to The FIA Foundation Nestlé