As someone in charge of workplace safety, you know it’s possible to create a new hazard by eliminating an old one — an unintended consequence. It appears that’s the case in Nevada where a new ban on using hand-held cell phones while driving went into effect this month.

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Tags: cell phone law, hand-held cell phones, hands-free cell phones, Nevada, unintended consequences

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation recently said he’s considering a push in Congress for a national ban on using cell phones while driving. Turns out a majority of the public thinks that’s a good idea.

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Tags: cell phone ban, hand-held cell phones, National Safety Council, Secretary of Transportation, texting