Work Zone Awareness

Work zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever. Learn about National Work Zone Awareness Week, how you can advocate for roadway workers and find resources on work zone safety below!

National Work Zone Awareness Week

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual campaign held at the onset of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The underlying message is for drivers to be alert, be aware of their surroundings, and exercise caution when driving in work zones. When you’re approaching roadway construction, slow down, move over, and don’t zone out!

Here are some resources on work zone safety:

National Work Zone Awareness Week website

New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health

Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse

Governor Hochul Highlights National Work Zone Safety Week Across New York State

CSEA continues push for work zone safety

With road work season beginning, thousands of CSEA members will be working on or near roadway work zones, which is among the most dangerous jobs that our union members perform. CSEA joins in the observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), an annual campaign held at the onset of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway and road work zones.

Work Zone Stats

_{Source/Graphics: National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse. Please note that 2022 is the latest statistic year available.}