Meetings/Forums
International Symposium on Distracted Driving
Sponsored by the National Safety Council and Nationwide Insurance
October 14-15, 2008
Arlington, VA
Driving while distracted is a public safety issue that is an increasing factor in traffic crashes.
This Symposium will focus on understanding the scope and specifics of the distracted-driving problem
and discuss possible solutions that could be implemented by individuals, families, employers, lawmakers
and public agencies. Solutions to be discussed include public education, employer policies, state and local
laws, and technology. Attendees at the Symposium will also develop recommendations for future action to
address the issue.
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The 4th China International Forum on Work Safety
Nov 17-20, 2008
Beijing
Co-hosted by State Administration of Work Safety
(SAWS) and International Labour Organization (ILO)
Since the 1st China International Forum on Work Safety was held in 2002, it has
been successfully and continually held every two years, which attracted high
attention and support of international and domestic industries and societies,
and became one of the most important international events in the field of work
safety in our country.
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35th International Forum on Traffic Records & Highway Safety Information Systems
July 12-16, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona
The Traffic Records Forum is the largest conference of its kind in the world, bringing together
professionals from many disciplines for the open exchange of research, innovation and techniques
for increased data quality, efficiency and effectiveness in the collection and use of safety data
to save lives.The Forum Program is developed by the Association of Transportation Safety
Information Professionals (ATSIP), a voluntary professional organization,with support from the
National Safety Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The 2009 Forum will be held at the Arizona Biltmore.
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