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Top 10 Workplace Safety Hazards Announced
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2021. North Dakota’s top numbers differ slightly. Fall protection is number one but general machine guarding and protective systems for trenching and excavating follow that.
Prevent Collisions and Save Lives by Changing Behaviors
Announcements, NDSC NewsAs of July 2021, North Dakota reported 56 deadly crashes in the state, higher than the same period in 2020. In all of 2020, 8,834 crashes and 100 traffic related deaths occurred. While some crashes are unavoidable, far too many are due to distraction and unsafe behaviors.
Keeping miners safe – and making training easier
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe NDSC is proud to work with MSHA to protect the mining industry’s most valuable resource – miners. Mining continues to be a vital component of the North Dakota economy and as an industry, is critical to everything from electronics to building materials.
National Safety Council News
- Poisoning deaths among young kids highest in nearly 50 years: CPSC
- Pickleball injuries are on the upswing: Who’s most at risk?
- Be a role model during Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
- …Ready for it? Many Taylor Swift songs are the right tempo for CPR
- Sugary and diet drinks up your odds of developing A-fib, study shows
- Young kids’ use of headphones and earbuds has researchers concerned
- Going for a bike ride?
- Video gamers may be putting their hearing at risk
- Keep it safe outdoors this winter
- Hot and cold weather safety for older adults
- Home pool rules
- Living near these places may be bad for your heart
- Window safety 101
- Walk your way to better health
- Stop using these fire extinguishing balls, consumer safety agency says