News from NDSC!

49th Annual Safety + Health Conference kicks off
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe largest safety conference in the region kicks off the final week in February. Hundreds of safety professionals and employees from multiple industries will take part in the North Dakota Safety Council’s 49th Annual Safety & Health Conference.

Operation Lifesaver turns 50
Announcements, NDSC NewsOperation Lifesaver turns 50. In North Dakota, farm vehicles are a frequent sight on our roadways, and they often cross railroad tracks, both on public and private land. This year Operation Lifesaver is releasing new resources in hopes of helping farmers and farm machine operators to stay safe and avoid incidents around trains and railroad tracks.

Help the NDSC this Giving Hearts Day
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe North Dakota Safety Council is part of the largest one-day giving event in North Dakota each year. February 10 marks Giving Hearts Day. Help a Heart through Giving Hearts Day! This year your donations will help purchase feedback manikins for statewide NDSC CPR classes.
National Safety Council News
- Dog walkers: Ditch these practices to avoid hand and wrist injuries
- NSC urges ‘extra caution’ for Labor Day weekend travel
- U.S. pedestrian deaths top 7,000 once again, data shows
- Hobbies have hazards
- A positive outlook
- Get ready for allergy season
- What’s considered ‘high’ blood pressure?
- Soft sounds for sleep
- Share the road safely with motorcycles
- Disposable e-cigarettes aren’t a safer alternative, study shows
- When the power goes out, kids much more likely to be poisoned by carbon monoxide: study
- Ouch! Survey examines Americans’ lifetime of ‘boo-boos’
- Attention, e-bikers: Follow these tips for ‘responsible riding’
- Survey reveals many misperceptions about high blood pressure
- More of this simple activity may help prevent chronic low-back pain