News from NDSC!

Can you plan for an emergency?
Announcements, NDSC NewsWhile students will be in the classroom this fall how do we ensure schools are safe -- physically, hygienically and emotionally? Building design and adequate staffing are part of the equation but planning and training are the key to safety.

Crash Fatalities Are On The Rise
Announcements, Member news, Member News/Events, NDSC NewsThere have been 27 motor vehicle fatalities in North Dakota since May 8, bringing the 2021 total to 56 as of July 12. That’s 12 more fatalities than the same time period in 2020, and two more than the same period in 2019.

You Wouldn’t Buy Cheap Tools…So Why Buy Cheap AEDS?
Announcements, NDSC NewsOften forgotten, neglected, or even put off as something that won’t be needed, first aid kits and AEDs are a necessity and a requirement in the workplace.
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

