One Life: Cell Phone Safety

Cellphones on the JobLosing a life in a video game may not just apply to the video game itself anymore. The new popularity of a certain new mobile gaming app, has the potential to put people’s safety at risk, if they are not paying attention.

With more than 15 million downloads in less than 2 weeks from its release, Pokémon Go has people running around in a frenzy searching for their next capture. The problem? Many people are so excited and involved in the game that they are not watching where they are going.

Today we hear a lot about distracted driving and not talking or texting while driving, but what about distracted walking? The rise in cell phone use over the last 15 years is consistent with the increase in distracted walking injuries; with more than 10,000 injuries occurring in the last decade.

It is important to keep safety in the forefront, especially in the workplace. So whether just out and about, in the workplace or on a work site, reminding people to stay alert by posting No Cell Phone signs is one way to help get that safety message across.

Displaying cell phones prohibited signs is a great way to let cell phone users know about your facility’s cell phone policy, before its use becomes problematic. Signs visually inform visitors and workers about the cell phone rules and regulations of your company, and set the precedence for the work environment.

So whether playing a game, texting or just plain talking on the phone, always be aware of your surroundings and keep safety at the forefront, it could save your life; and remember… never text and drive. Stay safe out there.

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