Image

Pedestrians Should Exercise Caution While Playing Pokémon Go

July 12, 2016
National Safety Council reminds gamers to exercise safety when playing augmented reality games.

With more than 7.5 million downloads and a 60 percent daily user rate in its first six days, Pokémon Go is quickly rising in popularity.

With this, the National Safety Council urges pedestrians to exercise caution while playing the Pokémon Go augmented reality game, and the Council implores drivers to refrain from playing the game behind the wheel.

Distracted walking has contributed to more than 11,000 injuries in the last decade and distracted driving has killed thousands.  Every single injury and death could have been prevented if pedestrians and drivers stayed alert and prioritized the task at hand, said the NSC.

Reports of close calls associated with playing Pokémon Go already are rolling in. The NSC urges gamers to consider safety over their scores before a life is lost. 

Sponsored Recommendations

Avetta Named a Leader in The Verdantix Green Quadrant: Supply Chain Sustainability Software 2024

Nov. 26, 2024
Avetta was named a leader by Verdantix in a 2024 sustainability software report for our ability to help clients and suppliers build sustainable supply chains.

Avetta is a Leader in Supply Chain Sustainability Software

Nov. 26, 2024
Verdantix has named Avetta a leader in its 2024 Green Quadrant for Supply Chain Sustainability Software. Download the report for independent insights into market trends and top...

The Power of Benchmarking in Procurement: Driving Success and Strategic Planning

Nov. 26, 2024
Explore the strategic impact of benchmarking in procurement to drive success and plan effectively.

What We Can Learn From OSHA's 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations

Nov. 26, 2024
Learn what OSHA’s 2024 top 10 incident list reveals about the limitations of compliance and the need for proactive, continual safety improvement.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EHS Today, create an account today!