News from NDSC!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe pandemic brought to the forefront the complex challenges of how-to best support employee mental health – an issue that has been in the workplace for years, even decades. Employee mental distress is often related to increased workloads and in times of stress or serious change. When this happens, both employees and the organization pay a price. 

NDSC Supports OSHA on Fall Safety
Announcements, NDSC NewsWe are asking North Dakota employers to take a few minutes to discuss fall protection and safety during the 2024 National Safety Stand-Down Week (May 6th – 10th). 

NDSC Now Offering Safety Essentials Courses
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe NDSC is an approved HASC facility offering Safety Essentials courses for Marathon contractors. Use our state-of-the-art proctored training room located at the NDSC campus in Bismarck, ND, to complete the Safety Essentials courses required for contractors by Marathon.
 National Safety Council News
- 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
 - Study asks: How big a distraction are cellphones for teen drivers?
 - NSC: Data showing fewer roadway deaths is ‘tremendous progress’
 - Dog walkers: Ditch these practices to avoid hand and wrist injuries
 - NSC urges ‘extra caution’ for Labor Day weekend travel
 - U.S. pedestrian deaths top 7,000 once again, data shows
 - Hobbies have hazards
 - A positive outlook
 - Get ready for allergy season
 

