News from NDSC!
As families head to the lake, the backyard or the badlands this summer, a campfire may be tempting, but it isn’t worth the risk. North Dakota’s drought continues, and fire danger remains high. While campers may miss those traditional fire blackened, ash-flavored marshmallows, campers can find lots of fun without the fire.
Longtime Assistant Executive Director, Lynae Hanson, retired in April from the North Dakota Safety Council. After the announcement of her retirement, we hired two new positions and promoted a few staff members.
This year, we distributed 48 awards to companies and individuals representing multiple industries including transportation, manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas.
National Safety Council News
- OSHA reveals final ‘Top 10’ data for FY 2025
- Laundry pods are still a danger to kids, researchers say
- SAMHSA unveils toolkit for Mental Health Awareness Month
- Maine’s paid family and medical leave benefits to start May 1
- NSC and Wolters Kluwer Enablon explore use of AI in safety
- AFL-CIO and OSHA commemorate Workers Memorial Day
- Annual ‘Roadcheck’ to focus on ELD tampering and cargo securement
- Chemical Safety Board investigation spotlights explosives handling
- Effective injury prevention programs
- Climate change may contribute to occupational asthma, researchers say
