The National Safety Council and the American Society of Safety Engineers are promoting a child art contest that promotes the safety benefits of seat belts for drivers.

The American Society of Safety Engineers sponsors North American Occupational Safety and Health Week May 1 through 7 with a focus on "Be Ready, Be Buckled." The art contest urges bus, truck and all other drivers to wear their seat belts to help save lives and reduce injuries in crashes. The contest is geared towards children who have "a relationship with individuals or organizations in the trucking and bus industries."

Prizes in two age categories will be awarded for the artwork that best illustrates “the importance of commercial motor vehicle drivers buckling up” with the overarching message “Safety Belts Save Lives." The art should answer the questions:

• Why is it important to buckle up every time while driving a truck, bus, or other large vehicle?
• How does the motto “Safety Belts Save Lives” apply to bus and truck drivers?
• What does it mean to you for truck and bus drivers to buckle up while on the job?
• What would happen if a truck or bus driver did not buckle up while on the job?

Contest winners will be honored at the 9th annual ASSE kids' “Safety-on-the-Job” poster contest awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 2 as part of the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week kick-off events.