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Tuesday, October 12, 2004SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Utah Highway Patrol held the fifth annual “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,” on Oct. 10, 2003.
Motor vehicle crashes are a greater threat to life in the United States than murder. In 2003 for example, there was one murder every 34 minutes, while there was one traffic-related fatality every 12 minutes. Every day vehicle crashes cause an average of 116 fatalities, totaling 42,643 over the course of 2003, including 309 in Utah.
“Safety on our highways is of the utmost importance to UDOT,” UDOT Director of Traffic and Safety Robert Hull said at a press conference held at UDOT’s Lehi Maintenance shed. “It permeates throughout our organization. When UDOT develops its primary goals each year, improving safety is always at the top of the list.”
Hull said a new cable median barrier UDOT is installing in select locations is just one of the ways UDOT is working towards the goal of zero fatalities in our state.
“We are doing everything we can to make our roadways as safe as possible, however it is important to note that drivers still have the responsibility to drive their vehicles safely,” Hull said. “When each of us get in our cars or trucks to go someplace we make certain choices that not only can impact ourselves and those riding with us, but other motorists as well.”
By focusing extra attention on the following, UDOT and UHP hope to save lives: 1. Don’t speed; 2. Don’t drive while impaired; 3. Stay alert to construction and changing road conditions; 4. Wear a seat belt at all times; and 5. Be aware of pedestrians.
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A new publication is available for use in career planning — the new edition of the annual adult career guide, now titled Utah Careers. It’s written for people who have finished high school and want to find a good career or change careers.
The backbone of Utah Careers is the Career Chart. This comprehensive list of occupations includes the description, wages, outlook for the future, and training required for each occupation listed. It also tells which occupations require a license in Utah. The Career Chart lists the occupations that nearly 80% of working Utahns work in, making it an excellent overall source of occupational information. Using a 5-star rating system, occupations are ranked, with the 5-star jobs being the best jobs in Utah.
One of the most interesting and helpful items in this new publication is on personality types. Research has shown that people are happiest in their work when they choose occupations that fit their personality type. Utah Careers can help determine personality type is, and the Career Chart organizes occupations by personality type.
Connie Blaine, editor and contributing writer of the Utah Careers believes knowing your personality type is an essential piece of a successful career plan. "Imagine you had to wear one pair of shoes for the next 30 years of your life," she says. Wouldn’t you want those shoes to fit your feet as well as they possibly could? It increases the likelihood that you’ll be successful and happy in your work, and your life."
The new edition of Utah Careers is now on the DWS Web site: jobs.utah.gov.
For a printed copy of the new Utah Careers, visit any DWS employment center. Single printed copies are free of charge. Schools, church and community groups and others can purchase multiple copies, by calling (801) 526-9785 or by e-mail: jkramer@utah.gov
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SALT LAKE CITY - Governor Olene S. Walker has declared Oct. 11 - 15, 2004, Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Utah. This week is an excellent time for families, businesses, schools, and media outlets to learn more about winter weather terms and safety rules and review their winter storm preparedness plans.
The National Weather Service, in partnership with the Utah Department of Public Safety, Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center, Utah Department of Transportation, the four Utah chapters of the American Red Cross, Utah State Parks and Recreation and the Utah State Board of Education, will provide winter weather preparedness information throughout the week. Daily news releases will be issued and broadcast on All Hazards National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio. These releases will feature winter weather tips and potential story ideas for the media. Daily topics will include:
Tuesday: Winter Travel Safety - Utah Department of Transportation
Wednesday: Winter Weather Terms....What to Listen For - National Weather Service
Thursday: Avalanche Safety - Utah State Parks and Recreation and Forecast Service - Utah Avalanche Center
Friday: Are you ready for a Winter Storm: - American Red Cross
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