§ 1252.223-73 - Seat belt use policies and programs.

1252.223-73 Seat belt use policies and programsBelt Use Policies and Programs.

As prescribed in (TAR) 48 CFR 1223.7000(c), insert the following clause:

Seat Belt Use Policies and Programs (APR 2005NOV 2022)

In accordance with Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States, dated April 16, 1997, the contractor Contractor is encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally-owned vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in support of this Presidential initiative. For information on how to implement such a program or for statistics on the potential benefits and cost-savings to your company or organization, please visit the Buckle Up America Click it or Ticket seat belt safety section of NHTSA's Web site at website at https://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Additional resources are available from the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), a public-private partnership headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and dedicated to improving the traffic safety practices of employers and employees. NETS is prepared to help with technical assistance, a simple, user friendly program kit, and an award for achieving the President's goal of 90 percent seat belt use. NETS can be contacted at 1-888-221-0045 or visit its Web site at www.trafficsafety.org.gov/campaign/click-it-or-ticket and https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts.

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