News from NDSC!
As temperatures begin to rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat-related hazards, reinforcing the importance of protecting workers both outdoors and indoors from dangerous heat exposure.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of alcohol-related risks and promoting responsible decision-making.
Every April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month serves as a critical reminder: safe driving requires your full attention. In North Dakota, distracted driving continues to be one of the most preventable, yet persistent, causes of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on our roads.
National Safety Council News
- Younger boys are most likely to be injured on e-scooters, study finds
- Could your office layout contribute to workplace bullying?
- EPA to move forward on risk management regulations for 1,2-dichloroethane
- FMCSA to study trucker schedules and fatigue
- Lawmakers urge HHS to clear ‘barriers’ to alternative DOT drug testing methods
- Postal Service reminds workers of its zero-tolerance policy on violence
- OSHA construction advisory committee set to meet May 19-20
- Underway: The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
- Report details financial toll of misclassifying independent contractors
- PPE group warns against ‘outlandish’ online claims about safety footwear
