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Halloween Safety Reminders Offered by Safe Kids & NDSC
Announcements, NDSC NewsHalloween might be scary for different reasons than you think. On average, twice as many kids are involved in pedestrian/vehicle crashes while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. With a few tips and tricks, kids can stay safe while out walking.

“Miracle on Ice” goalie Jim Craig to headline NDSC Conference
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe North Dakota Safety Council announces Jim Craig as a keynote speaker for the 50th Annual Safety + Health Conference

National Teen Driver Safety Week
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe number one cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States is motor vehicle incidents. Parents, please talk to your teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel.
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

