Contractors Support Bans on Distracted Driving.

The article reports on construction industry advocacy of the 2011 U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) proposal for a national ban on cell phone use and text messaging while driving, noting that several states have already passed such laws. Many construction companies have voluntarily instituted policies to prevent employees from distracted driving. Also discussed is the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 2010 Distracted Driving Initiative.