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Gov. Burgum proclaims June Safety Month in North Dakota
Announcements, NDSC NewsGovernor Doug Burgum has proclaimed June Safety Month here in North Dakota. The summer season is a time of increased rates of unintentional injuries and deaths and it's an appropriate time to focus attention on injury risks and prevention.

Memorial Day one of deadliest holidays on ND roads
Announcements, NDSC NewsWith Memorial Day being one of the most dangerous driving weekends of the year, NSC urges all people who choose to drive to plan ahead and practice safe driving behaviors. Memorial Day extends from 6 p.m. Friday, May 27, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 30.

Critical Issues Series to Concentrate on Mobile Equipment Requirements
Announcements, NDSC NewsDuring this Critical Issues presentation “Evaluating Your Company’s Industrial Hygiene Program” we will review those assessment and management elements required by OSHA for a successful industrial hygiene program.
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

