National Accident Day (or Accident Day, kansallinen tapaturmapäivä) is a day to raise awareness about automotive safety in the country of Finland.[1][2] It is chosen to be on Friday the 13th each year and because there is at least one Friday the 13th per year on the modern Gregorian calendar, this is always possible.[2] The event-day was first held in 1995.[3] In 2013, NAD was on September 13, and at that time Finland was experiencing about one million reported accidents, resulting in 2,800 deaths.[1] Accident day is not limited to automotive accidents however, it is also to bring awareness to increasing safety in workplaces.[1] Another place for increased safety awareness is in the home.[3]
| National Accident Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Finland |
| Frequency | Annually, on a Friday the 13th (month varies) |
The day is promoted by the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, which works also works other government and non-government agencies for this event.[4]
In 2016 Finland's National Accident Day occurred on May 13.[5] The theme for that year was "accidents caused by haste" and there were increased traffic patrols in the weeks prior to the special day.[5] One of the ongoing concerns is the hundreds of pedestrians, cyclists, and moped riders that are injured on the nation's roads.[5] The police focused on pedestrian intersections, and they also wanted to monitor motorists' behavior in addition to the pedestrians.[5] One of the Finnish concerns is that pedestrians and cyclists need more awareness when traveling.[5]
Accident Day is not a National Public Holiday of Finland.[6]
See also
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edit- ^ a b c "Accident Day today to create public awareness". Finland Times. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
- ^ a b "13 Facts About Friday the 13th". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
- ^ a b "This is why you should not fear Friday the 13th". Roodepoort Record. 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
- ^ Lipman, Peter (2016-07-17). The Lipman Numerology System. Lulu Press, Inc. ISBN 9781365263095.
- ^ a b c d e "Police steps up traffic watch to curb mishaps". Finland Times. 2016-05-09. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
- ^ "Public Holidays in Finland in 2017". Office Holidays. Retrieved 2017-01-13.