News from NDSC!

OSHA and Partners Sign Trenching Alliance to Keep Excavation Workers Safe
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe North Dakota Safety Council, as part of the OSHA Coalition of Trenching Partners in North Dakota, is working to advance the health and safety of those working with trenching and excavating in the construction and energy industries.

Please Use Caution Around Vehicles Hauling Hazardous Materials
Announcements, NDSC NewsAs summer ramps up, so does hazardous material transportation on North Dakota’s roads and highways. The NDSC in partnership with the ND Highway Patrol encourages motorists to exercise extreme caution when encountering trucks with hazmat loads, and to never pass a hazmat truck stopped at a railroad crossing.

Prevent Hot Car Deaths and Heatstroke
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe temperatures are climbing throughout North Dakota. When it’s hot outside, it’s even hotter inside a car. In just 10 minutes, the heat inside a car can become deadly.
National Safety Council News
- How does screen time affect your bedtime?
- NSC urges people to drive safely this Fourth of July weekend
- Which is worse for you: Eating sugar or drinking it?
- Does sleepiness increase kids’ risk of injury?
- Survey shows need for more awareness of heart health risks
- Sand holes: hidden hazard at the beach
- How to avoid ‘avocado hand’
- Ready for summer fun?
- Keep going on your health goals
- Use pressure washers safely
- Feeling angry behind the wheel? Try the ‘Three R’s’
- Safety researchers reveal where and when most pedestrian deaths happen
- New study finds cinnamon may interfere with your prescription meds
- Do you use a fitness tracker or BP monitor? You may be skipping an important step
- Artificially scented products may not be great for your home’s air quality