News from NDSC!
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Announcements, member events, Member News/Events, NDSC NewsThis year, North Dakota will host its first WDoR for Road Traffic Victims on Friday, November 19, 2021, at the North Dakota Capitol Mall. This will be hosted by The North Dakota Department of Transportation Safety Division through Vision Zero.
Seat Belts Save Lives
Announcements, Member news, Member News/Events, NDSC NewsWith the holidays coming up, many North Dakotans will hit the road, eager to spend time with family and friends. It's one of the busiest travel times of the year. Unfortunately, more people on the roadways means the potential for more vehicle crashes.
Put Sleep First. Drowsy Driving is Dangerous!
Announcements, NDSC NewsLess than 6 hours of sleep triples your risk of falling asleep while driving! Drowsy driving is just as dangerous as driving under the influence. Like alcohol, sleepiness can slow down your reaction time, decrease awareness of your surroundings, impair judgement, and increase your risk of crashing which could harm yourself and others.
National Safety Council News
- Taking ‘Z-drugs’ to help you sleep? FDA says be careful
- Poisoning deaths among young kids highest in nearly 50 years: CPSC
- Pickleball injuries are on the upswing: Who’s most at risk?
- Be a role model during Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
- …Ready for it? Many Taylor Swift songs are the right tempo for CPR
- Sugary and diet drinks up your odds of developing A-fib, study shows
- Young kids’ use of headphones and earbuds has researchers concerned
- Video gamers may be putting their hearing at risk
- Going for a bike ride?
- Keep it safe outdoors this winter
- Hot and cold weather safety for older adults
- Home pool rules
- Living near these places may be bad for your heart
- Plant a garden without pain
- Up to speed