News from NDSC!

Make it Home Safe for the Holidays
Announcements, NDSC News, UncategorizedEstimates from the National Safety Council show hundreds of people in the United States will not make it home safely this Christmas or New Year’s, with impaired driving being a major factor.

Safety Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Fires from the CPSC
Announcements, NDSC NewsAs a massive winter storm sweeps across a large swath of the United States this week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires.

Winter Driving Safety Tips
Announcements, NDSC NewsWinter is in full swing! Please remember these driving tips to stay safe this winter. You will learn how to prepare your car, know how to avoid a crash, and what items you shouldn't leave home without.
National Safety Council News
- Good sleep promotes ‘brain resilience,’ research shows
- Indoor surfaces may act as ‘sponges’ for hazardous chemicals
- Poor dental health may be a precursor to other health problems
- FDA: Don’t use anti-choking devices
- NSC urges people to drive safely over Thanksgiving weekend
- The dangers of vaping: New resources for teens and adults
- Pain in your knees or back? It might be your hip, researchers say
- ‘Exercise snacks’ may boost heart health among inactive people
- Arthritis in your knees? These activities may help
- Survey finds many people prioritize their cellphone over their safety
- The majority of kids’ calories come from ultraprocessed foods, data shows
- For these roadway users, roundabout exits are extra dangerous
- Use of 7-OH linked to serious illnesses, poison centers warn
- Study finds many kids ride unbuckled or in the wrong car seat – with deadly consequences
- Nicotine pouches a serious poisoning risk for young kids, study finds

