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
- Struggling with insomnia? Tai chi might help
- Tanning beds should have warnings about cancer risk, researchers say
- Eating lots of ultraprocessed foods may lead to inflammation
- Need a pick-me-up? Try using self-affirmations, researchers say
- Stressed out? Visit an art gallery or museum
- Young adults relying on cannabis as a sleep aid, study finds
- Study looks at how length and frequency of walks impact health
- NSC: Simple acts can save lives on the roads this holiday season
- 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

