NSC applauds the National Transportation Safety Board which has announced it is recommending that states enact bans on all nonemergency use of cell phones and portable electronic devices by motorists.

The License to Save Report shows that if all 50 states implemented comprehensive GDL laws an estimated 2,000 lives and $13.6 billion could be saved each year.

NSC has issued a call for stories and reports of teen driver crashes that resulted in serious injuries or fatalities as part of the HEARTS Network.

NSC is inviting organizations from around the globe to apply for safety’s highest honor – the Robert W. Campbell Award. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2012.

NSC congratulates the Pennsylvania General Assembly for passage of Senate Bill 314, which makes sending text messages while driving a violation for all drivers.

Last night, NSC hosted its National Awards Celebration in Philadelphia recognizing the best safety has to offer and honoring the safety accomplishments of NSC members.

Today, NSC and NIOSH have renewed their collaborative partnership at a ceremony held in conjunction with the 2011 NSC Congress & Expo.

NSC today presented UTC Fire & Security with its 2011 Robert W. Campbell Award at the Opening Session of its Congress & Expo for integrate EHS management with business operations as a cornerstone of its corporate success.

Today, NSC recognized five individuals with the highest honor it bestows on safety professionals. The DSSA is presented to individuals who, throughout their careers, have demonstrated outstanding service to the field of safety and health.

NSC today announced the 2012 Green Cross for Safety medal will be presented to The Dow Chemical Company for its comprehensive commitment to safety excellence.

NSC announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors at the group’s annual meeting, held today in Philadelphia.

On Oct. 31, NSC, in town for its annual Congress & Expo in Phildadelphia, will host Rock ‘n’ Community: Connections for a Cause™, a networking and philanthropy event to raise funds for teen safe driving efforts in Pennsylvania.

NSC congratulates Pennsylvania state legislators on passage of House Bill 9, legislation that aims to reduce the risks of teens being involved in motor vehicle crashes.

Safe Communities America recently designated three communities in Nebraska – Norfolk, Beatrice and the Nebraska Panhandle.

NSC today announced Judy Weber-Jones of Illinois and Kaylen Larson of Minnesota as the winners of its 3rd annual Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award, supported by the General Motors Foundation.

Oct. 16-22 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the National Safety Council has partnered with State Farm to provide information and tools to help keep teens safe.

Oct. 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week and NSC has partnered with Amerex and First Alert to provide a variety of information and tools to help keep people safe and prevent fire-related tragedies.

NSC awarded 4 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 3 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in September.

Invest in your safety program – register for the 2011 NSC Congress & Expo. You’ll earn CEUs while learning effective techniques and best practices to elevate your safety program to best in class. Join us in Philadelphia Oct. 30 – Nov. 4.

NSC has announced its NSC Rising Stars of Safety Class of 2011. This program recognizes tomorrow’s leaders for their commitment to safety, influence on safety culture and creation of safety initiatives producing measureable outcomes.

NSC applauds the National Transportation Safety Board recommendation to ban all cell phone use, both handheld and hands-free, by commercial motor vehicle drivers.

NSC, a leader in safety training, has launched its pediatric first aid, CPR & AED program – meeting the latest 2010 CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Guidelines.

NSC today released a series of short videos, “Understanding Distracted Driving,” to address the most frequently asked questions about cell phone use while driving.

NSC awarded 4 companies Safety Leadership Awards in August. Safety Leadership recipients have achieved five consecutive years without an occupational injury or illness resulting in lost employee work days or death.

Across the U.S., workplaces and communities will be promoting emergency preparedness in September. NSC supports these efforts and encourages all Americans to take action.

The National Safety Council today released traffic fatality estimates for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. The Council estimates 400 traffic fatalities will occur over the holiday weekend.

NSC today announced 52 organizations have been awarded the NSC 2011 Industry Leader Award for safety performance in their industries. The Industry Leader Award is one component of the NSC Occupational Awards Program.

NSC awarded 27 companies Safety Leadership Awards and five companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in July.

NSC has partnered with First Student, the largest provider of student transportation services in North America, to share important back-to-school safety information.

Dallas was the first city in the U.S. to be designated an international Safe Community in 1996. Now, 15 years later, they have renewed their commitment to the people of Dallas by completing the recertification process.

The National Safety Council has launched NSC Navigator, an innovative cloud computing solution that enables organizations to better manage their safety management systems and measure performance.

NSC awarded seven companies Safety Leadership Awards in June. Safety Leadership recipients have achieved five consecutive years without an occupational injury or illness resulting in lost employee work days or death.

NSC is accepting nominations for the 2011 Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award, sponsored by General Motors. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made great advances in protecting teen drivers.

Anchorage was one of the first cities in the United States to be designated an international Safe Community in 1998. Now, 13 years later, they have renewed their commitment to the people of Anchorage by completing the recertification process.

NSC will launch On the Road, Off the Phone week, June 26-30, for National Safety Month – an annual observance to educate and influence behaviors around the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

John Deere is supporting National Safety Council efforts to reduce unintentional injuries and deaths beyond the workplace.

The NSC Labor Division recently presented the Edward Eagan "Soldier of Safety" award to Lonnie Logan at a meeting in Houston, TX.

NSC will launch Falls Prevention week, June 19-25, during National Safety Month – an annual observance to educate and encourage safe behaviors around the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

The U.S. Department of Transportation today released a new “Faces of Distracted Driving” video featuring Charlene Sligting-Doud, victim advocate for the National Safety Council.

NSC is proud to announce that Jim Johnson, NSC group vice president of Workplace Safety Initiatives, has been invited to serve as a member of the National Occupational Research Agenda Manufacturing Sector Council.

NSC will launch Teen Driver Safety week, June 12-18, during National Safety Month – an annual observance held during June to educate and encourage safe behaviors around the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

The National Safety Council would like to extend a special thank you to Paul Bartleson for his tenure as Chairman of the Council’s Construction Division, a position he faithfully served from Spring 2009 to 2011.

The National Safety Council awarded 18 companies Safety Leadership Awards and eight companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in May.

With the latest Click It or Ticket mobilization underway, the Auto Alliance joins NSC in asking Congress to support the NHTSA request for funding to conduct a second national safety belt enforcement mobilization in the upcoming fiscal year.

NSC on June 5 will launch its "Preventing Overexertion" Week as part of National Safety Month, an annual observance to educate about the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

Register to take the online Standard First Aid, CPR and AED course for free June 1 to 7. Learn the latest method of CPR, how to use an AED and a variety of first aid topics.

NSC is encouraging businesses and communities across the country to participate in National Safety Month this June – an annual observance to increase awareness of the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths and to encourage safe behaviors.

NSC applauds the Indiana legislature and Governor Mitch Daniels for passing and enacting a bill that will prohibit people of all ages from texting while driving.

The National Safety Council today called on Americans to get involved in the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011 – 2020, an initiative of the World Health Organization.

NSC released its estimates for traffic crashes for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, which begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 27, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 30.

The National Safety Council today awarded AMECO Worldwide Operations its Million Work Hours Award, honoring the company for achieving 35 million work hours and 10 consecutive years without a lost workday injury or illness.

The National Safety Council awarded 13 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 2 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in April.

The National Safety Council congratulates the North Dakota legislature on passage of two bills that will limit cell phone use while driving, and commends North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple for signing both bills.

The National Safety Council applauds Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) for being the lead Republican sponsor of H.R. 1515, the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act.

NSC and FocusDriven today announced the winners of their joint “On the Road, Off the Phone” PSA contest, sponsored by The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

The Safe Communities of Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States have united to form the Pan Pacific Safe Communities Network (PPSCN).

The National Safety Council today approved a new position-policy statement in support of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and continued adequate funding for the program by the government.

At the Illinois Distracted Driving Summit hosted by FocusDriven and NSC, FocusDriven announced the launch of its new website and called loved ones of distracted driving victims to raise awareness about the dangers of cell phone use while driving.

NSC honored Schneider Electric North America with the 2011 Green Cross for Safety medal at a record-breaking fundraising dinner on April 14 at Union Station in Chicago.

NSC today announced it is accepting nominations for the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, which recognizes individuals younger than 40 who have distinguished themselves by improving workplace safety.

Read an interview with Chris Curtis of Schneider Electric on achieving excellence in safety culture. Schneider Electric is the 2011 recipient of the NSC Green Cross for Safety medal.

Register now to attend the April 27 webinar focused on distracted driving.

NSC has awarded 46 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 9 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in March.

Join top federal and state leaders on April 21 at a free event to address distracted driving in Illinois.

NSC has announced its support and promotion of April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, started last year by FocusDriven. Use this time to educate others on the dangers of cell phone use while driving.

NSC is accepting nominations for the NSC Rising Stars of Safety through May 31. This award recognizes leaders younger than 40 who have stepped up to transform their organizations’ safety cultures and promote continuous safety improvement.

Each April, NSC takes a week to focus on the importance of practicing window safety in the home. National Window Safety Week is a chance to remind parents and caregivers how dangerous windows can be.

NSC announced today that approximately 34,700 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2010. This marks a 3 percent decline from 2009 and the fourth consecutive year fatalities have decreased.

The National Safety Council congratulates the Iowa Senate on passage of SF 184, a lifesaving measure that helps reduce the number of teens who are injured and killed in crashes.

The entry deadline to participate in the On the Road, Off the Phone PSA contest for cash prizes is Thursday, March 31. Submit your entries today!

NSC awarded 18 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 7 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in February.

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens between the ages of 15 and 20. NSC believes comprehensive GDL is the most effective way to save teen lives and is in support of the STANDUP Act.

A new study issued today by the National Safety Council reports that fatal crashes at intersections with traffic lights decreased by 17% and fatal crashes at intersections involving red-light running decreased by 27% from 2005 to 2009.

NSC has created the Family Safety & Health Employer Resource, a free online tool for safety professionals, wellness coordinators, HR professionals and others to promote safety beyond the workplace.

Make plans now to attend the National Safety Council 2011 Texas Safety Conference & Expo being held March 28-29 in The Woodlands, TX.

NSC is pleased to name Barry K. Logan, Ph.D., DABFT, one of the world’s foremost authorities on alcohol and drug-impaired driving, as the 20th recipient of its Robert F. Borkenstein Award.

NSC and FocusDriven announce their joint On the Road, Off the Phone PSA contest to explain the dangers of cell phone use behind the wheel, sponsored by The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

This Valentine’s Day, NSC announces its HEARTS Network – Honoring Everyone Affected, Rallying The Survivors – a groundbreaking initiative that will gather stories of crashes involving teen drivers.

The annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Partnership "Be Ready. Be Buckled." art contest for children runs through Monday, Feb. 28.

Sustainable Business Forums interviewed National Safety Council representatives to determine the relationship between safety and business sustainability. Discover the value of operational sustainability in the new ebook or by attending the webinar.

The National Safety Council awarded 9 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 4 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in January.

NSC has announced the 2011 CEOs Who “Get It,” its annual recognition of business leaders who demonstrate world-class safety at all levels of their organizations.

February is American Heart Month. According to the CDC, heart disease is the top cause of death and nearly every 25 seconds a coronary event occurs. Let NSC help train you in life-saving CPR.

One out of five Fortune 500 companies that responded to a recent National Safety Council survey has a total ban on cell phone use while driving that covers all employees.

NSC recently designated Madison County, KY as the state’s first Safe Community. The CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is highlighting the Kentucky Safety and Prevention Alignment Network for its successful efforts.

NSC invites organizations around the world to apply for the 2011 Robert W. Campbell Award, the world’s pre-eminent award recognizing business excellence in integrated environmental, health and safety performance.

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month. Learn more on how you can take action against radon and protect those you care about.

NSC is proud to announce that James Johnson, Group Vice President of Workplace Safety Initiatives, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety & Health.

More than 600 people will die in motor vehicle crashes this holiday season, according to the National Safety Council. Take precautions during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods, which are among the busiest travel periods of the year.

More than 300,000 people each year suffer from sudden cardiac arrest. Bystanders trained by the National Safety Council administered CPR and saved the lives of two victims.

NSC awarded 12 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 1 company the Superior Safety Performance Award in November.

Two years after the National Safety Council called for a nationwide ban on cell phone use while driving, a survey by Quinnipiac University found that nearly two-thirds of voters nationwide support such a ban.

The NSC Safe Communities America program welcomes Arlington Heights, IL, into the International Safe Community network. This designation recognizes the community’s efforts in addressing its leading safety concerns.

NSC members receive new, exclusive downloadable materials during the month of December.

Funding from The Allstate Foundation Teen Safe Driving Program will help NSC create 10 state coalitions focused on reducing teen driver motor vehicle deaths.

Erica Forney, 9, died on Thanksgiving in 2008 because of a driver distracted by a cell phone. This Thanksgiving, remember Erica and do not use your cell phone while driving.

NSC estimates 441 people will die and 42,700 will be seriously injured in traffic crashes during the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday period, but as many as 336 people will be saved because they used their safety belts.

NSC hosted its first Forum to Keep Teen Drivers Alive with community representatives from law enforcement and education in the Chicagoland area. More than 50 participants gathered to learn about the top killer of teens – traffic crashes.

NSC recently presented McDonald’s Corporation with the Excellence in Highway Safety award for its efforts in educating teen drivers and reducing teen motor vehicle fatalities.

NSC awarded 4 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 4 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in October.

Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of Michigan teens. NSC is urging Michigan legislators and parents to support H.B. 4493.

The National Safety Council's Safe Communities America program will welcome Erie County, PA, into the International Safe Community Network.

National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 17 to 23.

NSC has honored Joseph J. Ucciferro, outgoing NSC chairman of the board and retired president and CEO of Commercial and Private Sector Businesses at Day & Zimmermann, with the NSC Flame of Life Award.

NSC awarded 8 organizations with Safety Leadership Awards in September. Safety Leadership recipients have achieved five consecutive years without an occupational injury or illness resulting in lost employee work days or death.

At its National Awards Celebration last night, NSC announced the Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year award honorees for both the public and private sector.

NSC recognized several member organizations at its National Awards Celebration, held during the 2010 Congress & Expo, for their occupational safety accomplishments.

NSC has unveiled NSC Navigator, a new innovative web-based system that enables organizations to better manage their safety management systems and measure performance at the 2010 NSC Congress & Expo.

NSC awarded 7 individuals with the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, presented annually to those who have demonstrated outstanding service to the field of safety and health throughout their careers.

NSC announced it will present the 2011 Green Cross for Safety Medal to Schneider Electric North America for achievements in workplace and off-the-job safety and health, community service, environmental stewardship, and responsible citizenship.

NSC presented The Dow Chemical Company with its 2010 Robert W. Campbell Award at the opening session of the NSC 2010 Congress & Expo, the world’s largest annual safety and health conference.

The National Safety Council is asking citizens who value safety in their communities to pledge to drive cell phone-free to support FocusDriven – Advocates for Cell-Free Driving.

Last night, 13 NSC Defensive Driving Courses instructors were recognized as Instructors of the Year category winners. These 13 were chosen among 9,000 certified DDC instructors.

NSC announced the winners of its 2nd annual Teen Driving Safety Leadership Awards, sponsored by General Motors. The award recognizes exceptional contributions to teen driver safety.

The National Safety Council announces changes to the Board of Directors.

NSC has announced the 40 honorees for its Rising Stars of Safety program, recognizing the safety leadership of young safety professionals.

NSC is recognizing the top participants in its “A Million Acts of Safety” campaign to reduce unintentional injuries.

The National Safety Council today issued a statement related to the latest distracted driving research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute.

The National Safety Council today applauded Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA David Michaels for their leadership in reducing work-related distracted driving.

NSC Safe Communities America welcomes Hagerstown, MD, into the International Safe Community network. This designation recognizes the community’s efforts in addressing the leading safety concerns facing its residents and business owners.

Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council and Goodyear today announced their joint initiative to make Ohio roadways safer.

NSC Safe Communities America welcomes the University of Southern California into the International Safe Community network for their efforts in addressing the leading safety concerns facing its students, faculty, staff and area residents.

NSC awarded 19 organizations with Safety Leadership Awards in August. Safety Leadership recipients have achieved five consecutive years without an occupational injury or illness resulting in lost employee work days or death.

Find out why 53,000 organizations make NSC membership a priority. NSC knows the safety issues affecting your industry and can help you overcome them. Advance your safety initiatives and protect your employees and their families. Join today!

NSC is reminding drivers to drive sober during the DOT annual Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. campaign. Law enforcement will be focusing attention on getting impaired drivers off the road through the Sept. 6 holiday.

NSC is reminding drivers to drive safely this Labor Day weekend. From 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 6, NSC estimates there will be 368 traffic fatalities and an additional 19,900 nonfatal disabling injuries.

On Aug. 21, the National Safety Council will welcome Lycoming County, PA, into the International Safe Community network for addressing the leading safety concerns facing its residents and business owners.

Motor vehicles are dangerous for kids, even when not on the road. This has been one of the deadliest years of child heat-related deaths in vehicles. Parents and caregivers should know the risks vehicles pose.

NSC awarded 9 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 1 company the Superior Safety Performance Awards in July.

In celebration of Exhibitor Appreciation Week, NSC would like to extend its sincere thanks to the companies that will be joining us in San Diego for the 2010 Congress & Expo.

The National Safety Council today announced its support for National Stop on Red Week Aug. 1 - 7, an event organized by the National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running.

Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council today announced 81 companies have been awarded the NSC 2010 Industry Leader Award for their safety performance.

NSC has awarded 35 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 10 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in June.

NSC President Janet Froetscher today emphasized the leadership of the business community in calling for strong laws and visible enforcement, combined with education, to eliminate cell phone distracted driving.

NSC today released several reports documenting the most critical elements organizations need to achieve safety excellence. The reports detail findings from a series of presentations and panel discussions involving business executives and safety...

NSC has released a special edition of its Journal of Safety Research focused on construction. The special issue includes a research-based case study sharing lessons learned from eight tragic deaths that occurred within 18 months in 2008.

NSC is reminding drivers to buckle up, drive sober during the Independence Day weekend, one of the deadliest times on America’s roadways. From 6 p.m. this Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 5, NSC estimates there will be 361 traffic fatalities...

NSC has partnered with Doha Industrial Safety Services to offer defensive driving and emergency care training courses in Qatar. NSC and DISS unveiled the new training center in Qatar during a June 2, 2010 press conference.

Safety+Health magazine is looking for CEOs whose leadership philosophies and actions demonstrate their commitment to worker safety and health. It doesn’t matter if your organization has 50 employees or 50,000.

NSC wants to recognize individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to reducing the number of crashes, injuries and deaths involving teen drivers through the Teen Driving Safety Leadership Awards program...

NSC today launched its Summer Safety Week during National Safety Month, an annual observance to increase education about the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths in June. NSC encourages everyone to stay safe and have fun this summer by...

A new report published in the NSC Journal of Safety Research summarizes and categorizes the progress of Graduated Driver Licensing. One study within the report reveals states with comprehensive GDL regulations have 38 percent lower fatal crash rates...

The world’s largest annual safety event is headed to San Diego: NSC 2010 Congress & Expo. From Oct. 3-8, more than 10,000 of the best minds in safety and health will come together for the latest in news, industry trends and EHS products and services.

NSC today announced its support for Rep. Betsy Markey’s (D-CO) introduction of Erica’s Law (H.R. 5097). The legislation would help protect children from distracted drivers in school zones. Erica’s Law also would tie federal transportation funding to...

NSC today announced it has partnered with Summit Training Source to deliver an interactive online training curriculum. NSC will offer Summit’s online OSHA 10- and 30- hour training for general industry and construction...

NSC today launched its Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving Week during National Safety Month, an annual observance to increase education about the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths in June.

NSC has announced the 2010 Safe Driver of the Year Award recipients. The Safe Driver awards program helps organizations recognize the safe driving performance of individuals and fleets.

NSC and CTIA released a radio PSA on the dangers of distracted driving as part of their “On the Road, Off the Phone” campaign during National Wireless Safety Week (June 14-18). The one-minute PSA is being distributed to 5,000 radio stations...

New Lenox, IL, addressed the top safety concerns facing its community, and, in doing so, received designation as an International Safe Community from the National Safety Council. New Lenox is the second community in Illinois to receive this designation.

NSC today launched its Preventing Overexertion at Work and at Home Week during National Safety Month, an annual observance to increase education about the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths in June.

NSC today announced it is accepting nominations for its new “Rising Stars of Safety” program, which recognizes individuals younger than 40 who have distinguished themselves by improving workplace safety.

Supporting safety is easy – just wear your favorite pair of jeans! As a fundraising effort to support National Safety Month, NSC is asking organizations to hold a “Jeans Day” for their employees on a pre-selected day during June.

As part of the National Safety Council’s strategies to address motor vehicle safety, it is partnering with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety to provide NSC members with the opportunity to participate in the NETS fleet safety benchmarking...

NSC awarded 2 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 4 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in May. Safety Leadership Awards and Superior Safety Performance Awards are part of the Council’s Safety Motivation and Recognition Award Program.

NSC today announced its support for the Distracted Driving Prevention Act. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), would provide incentive grants to states that adopt a ban on texting and handheld cell phone use for all drivers...

NSC and Toyota today launched Teen Driving Safety Week (June 7-13) during National Safety Month. Both organizations are committed to educating parents and teens about the most common dangers teens face behind the wheel.

NSC today launched its Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Week during National Safety Month, an annual observance to increase education about the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths in June.

NSC is reminding drivers to buckle up and drive defensively during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” May Mobilization campaign.

NSC is encouraging businesses and communities from coast to coast to get involved this June and participate in National Safety Month – an annual observance to increase education about the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

NSC is sad to announce the passing of its longtime colleague Joseph M. Kaplan, known to many as "Mr. Safety." On May 6, Mr. Kaplan passed away; he was 95 years old.

NSC awarded 19 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 3 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in April. Safety Leadership Awards and Superior Safety Performance Awards are part of the Council’s Safety Motivation and Recognition Award Program.

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Throughout May, NSC will encourage motorists to share the road with motorcyclists and be extra alert when they are nearby.

On March 3, the Office of Compliance and the NSC presented 154 members of the 111th Congress with the Office of Compliance’s Safe Office Award.

NSC today awarded AMECO Worldwide Operations its Million Work Hours Award. AMECO has achieved 30 million work hours and 9 consecutive years without a lost workday injury or illness.

NSC and FocusDriven today announced their support of this month as the inaugural National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout April, NSC and FocusDriven will urge Americans to consider the lives of others on the road...

NSC today announced the release of a new safety training program for supervisors. The Supervisors' Safety Development Program is a training product to help new and experienced supervisors lead employees in safety improvement.

NSC today announced its support of National Window Safety Week, April 4-10. With the arrival of warmer weather, people will begin to open windows. However, open windows can be dangerous for young children who are not properly supervised.

The National Safety Council awarded 16 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 2 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in March.

On March 25, the World Health Organization designated NSC as the U.S. leader for the International Safe Communities movement. The designation was made at the 19th International Conference of Safe Communities in Suwon, Korea.

NSC today released a white paper describing the risks of using a cell phone while driving. The white paper addresses the lack of understanding about the dangers of cell phones and hands-free devices.

Midas Inc. (NYSE: MDS), a leader in automotive services, has joined forces with the National Safety Council and San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary to kick off a statewide initiative to help parents protect teen drivers.

Flooding is the most common disaster in the United States. It can occur anywhere, and every flood is different. Preparing for flooding at home and at work is extremely important, especially if you are in a low-lying area or near a body of water.

Increases in accidental overdoses of over-the-counter, prescription and illegal drugs have placed poisonings as one of the fastest-rising causes of accidental death in the United States.

Join us when the National Safety Council presents Exelon Nuclear with the 2010 Green Cross for Safety Medal on May 13 during a dinner and celebration of safety excellence.

NSC awarded six companies Safety Leadership Awards and three companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in February.

The gift of sight is irreplaceable. Thousands of eye injuries occur in the workplace each year, which makes wearing proper eye protection so important.

NSC today praised the U.S. Department of Transportation for its leadership in developing model legislation that provides state legislatures a framework to write laws that prohibit texting while driving.

NSC announced today it has entered into a strategic alliance with Aegis Mobility to introduce Aegis Mobility’s DriveAssist™ Guardian to NSC's 20,000 member organizations.

NSC awarded eight companies Safety Leadership Awards in January. Recipients have achieved five consecutive years without an occupational injury or illness resulting in lost employee work days or death.

NSC applauds the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for its continued efforts to understand cell phone use and crash risk.The Highway Loss Data Institute, affiliated with IIHS, today announced a study...

Safety+Health Magazine recognizes 2010 CEOs Who 'Get It,' an annual acknowledgement of business leaders who demonstrate world-class safety at all levels of their organizations.

As NSC celebrates the one year anniversary of its call for a total ban on cell phone use while driving, we look back at the amazing progress during the past year.

NSC estimates nearly a quarter of all traffic crashes involve drivers using cell phones and texting.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and NSC President Janet Froetscher today announced the creation of FocusDriven, the first national nonprofit organization devoted specifically to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

Today, more than 130 million doses of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine are available. With flu illness declining in many areas, Americans who have not been vaccinated now have an opportunity to protect themselves and their loved ones.

NSC announced that Exelon Nuclear will receive its 2010 Green Cross for Safety Medal, NSC’s annual recognition of an organization that demonstrates a steadfast commitment to improving safety and health.

An arctic wind blast is expected to impact many parts of the nation this week. NSC urges Americans to stay indoors as much as possible. However, if you must venture outdoors or drive in bad weather, take precautions to remain safe and warm.

NSC invites businesses around the world to apply for the 2010 Robert W. Campbell Award, the world's pre-eminent award recognizing excellence in business performance, employee safety and health, and environmental stewardship.

The National Safety Council awarded four companies Safety Leadership Awards in December. Recipients have achieved five consecutive years without an occupational injury or illness resulting in lost employee work days or death.

Beginning today, texting while driving officially is banned in Illinois. The state joins 18 other states and the District of Columbia, which all ban drivers from text messaging while driving.

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are among the busiest travel days of the year. These two holidays also are among the deadliest holidays because of a high number of alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes.

The United States is on track to achieve its lowest annual rate of traffic deaths ever recorded. The National Safety Council reports a 10 percent decrease in motor vehicle deaths during the first 10 months of 2009.

The National Safety Council has appointed Anne Gehring of Evanston, Ill., as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

The National Safety Council has appointed James R. Johnson of Georgetown, Mass., as Senor Director, Workplace Safety Initiatives.

The NSC has successfully concluded the first-ever Executive Leadership Workshop which brought together top leaders as part of its Annual Congress & Expo.

The National Safety Council announced today that seven safety professionals have been awarded the 2009 Distinguished Service to Safety Award.

The National Safety Council today presented Schneider Electric North America with its 2009 Robert W. Campbell Award at the opening session of the NSC’s 2009 Congress & Expo

The National Safety Council announced today that United Parcel Service (UPS) has been awarded its 2009 President's Award

The U.S. Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revealed the preliminary top 10 most-frequent workplace safety violations for 2009 as part of a presentation at the NSC’s annual Congress & Expo.

Welcome to our new National Safety Council website. The new site provides you with everything you need about safety and health in one convenient location.

The National Safety Council today announced the winners of its new Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award recognizing exceptional contributions to preventing deaths and injuries involving teen drivers.

A new survey of National Safety Council members has revealed that 99 percent of companies with policies prohibiting the use of cell phones and messaging devices while driving have experienced no change in productivity.

NSC and CTIA-The Wireless Association® have formally announced a new joint education campaign - targeting parents - to explain the dangers of distracted driving and to tell teens when they're "On the Road, Off the Phone."

A new study shows that a dramatic shift in behavior by parents to place children in a back seat of vehicles resulted in an 18 percent reduction in overall fatalities among children ages 0-12.

The National Safety Council praises U.S.Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for his leadership in addressing the dangers of distracted driving, including text messaging behind the wheel.

The National Safety Council has teamed up with the makers of Claritin® for the Clear to Drive SM campaign to educate the public about the importance of reading medicine labels for warnings about drowsiness before getting behind the wheel

Itasca, Ill. – “Death by Cell Phone” is the title of a new billboard advertisement the National Safety Council launched today in 67 markets nationwide, reaching more than 1 million people daily. Sponsored by Nationwide Insurance Co.

A new study in the National Safety Council Journal of Safety Research concludes there is little difference between the driving safety risk of hands-free versus handheld cell phones.

Independence Day weekend is a dangerous time on America’s roadways, which is why the National Safety Council reminds you to buckle up and drive sober.

“Death by Cell Phone” is the title of a new billboard advertisement the National Safety Council launched today in 67 markets nationwide, reaching more than 1 million people daily.

After years of advocacy by key legislators and the Minnesota Seat Belt Coalition, Minnesota today becomes the nation’s 29th state with a primary seat belt law.

NSC praises the House of Representatives for their June 2 vote to pass the Josh Miller HEARTS Act.

The National Safety Council new Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made great advances in protecting teen drivers.

The National Safety Council will launch its 2009 June National Safety Month with free enrollment in two popular online training courses.

The National Safety Council will today present its 2009 Green Cross for Safety Medal to FirstGroup.

After years of work by traffic safety advocates, Florida is joining the majority of states that allow police to ticket drivers solely for failure to wear seat belts.

A new study reported in the NSC Journal of Safety Research suggests drivers tend to overestimate their driving skills and underestimate their distraction caused by other activities while they drive.

NSC is recognizing Workers Memorial Day, April 28, by remembering all workers who have died on the job and voicing its continued commitment to employee safety.

The National Safety Council has appointed David D. Teater of Spring Lake, Mich., as Senior Director, Transportation Strategic Initiatives.

NSC today praised the nomination of Charles A. Hurley as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Falls of all kinds are one of the leading causes of injury and death among young children. And, falls from windows can be prevented.

NSC will host a National Poison Prevention Week news conference on behalf of the National Poison Prevention Week Council, Tuesday, March 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

In January NSC became the first organization to call for a nationwide ban on motorists’ use of cell phones and messaging devices while driving, and urged businesses and legislators to enact policies prohibiting the practice.

NSC announced today that motor vehicle deaths in 2008 achieved the lowest rate since the NSC began publishing its annual Injury Facts statistical report in the 1920s.

NSC announced its 2009 CEOs Who “Get It,” the council’s annual recognition of corporate leaders who “get it” by demonstrating that employee safety is a core corporate value.

The National Safety Council Radon Awards Ceremony, held tonight at the National Press Club, will recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to reducing deaths from radon.

NSC invites businesses worldwide to apply for the 2009 Robert W. Campbell Award.

A new study in NSC’s Journal of Safety Research advances the field and effective use of behavioral safety by identifying key knowledge gaps that warrant additional research.

NSC is calling on motorists to stop using cell phones and messaging devices while driving, and is urging businesses to enact policies prohibiting it.

Year-end holidays are a potential threat to the nation ending the year with a record low number of motor-vehicle fatalities.

Media coverage of car crashes may harm rather than help public health, according to two new studies published in the National Safety Council's Journal of Safety Research.

The National Safety Council announced its support for Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws to save lives, especially of teen drivers.

The National Safety Council today announced support for confirmation of positive drug screen results in transportation safety cases.

NSC today announced support for national use of external cause of injury coding (E-codes) to capture injury-related, off-the-job hospital admission data.

NSC announced its support for the use of ignition interlock devices to reduce alcohol-impaired driving. Alcohol-impaired driving contributed to 12,998 deaths last year.

The National Safety Council announced today it has reaffirmed its public policy to support a national 21-year-old minimum legal drinking age.

NSC announced today it has adopted a new public policy supporting the use of automated enforcement (red light cameras and speed cameras) for traffic safety.

The National Safety Council announces the appointment of Michael E. Pollock as Vice President, Development, and Roger Marks as Executive Director, International Affairs.

The National Safety Council announced the election of two new members of its Board of Directors at the group’s annual meeting, held in Anaheim, Calif.

The 96th Annual Congress & Expo opened today with an address by NSC President & CEO Janet Froetscher asking people to address the significant causes of injury and injury-related deaths.

The National Safety Council announced today that five safety professionals have been awarded its 2008 Distinguished Service to Safety Award.

NSC today presented Fluor Hanford and Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) with its 2008 Robert W. Campbell Award.

NSC announced that FirstGroup will receive its 2009 Green Cross for Safety Medal.

At home or at work, routines can be disrupted with little or no warning by catastrophic events. Don’t wait for an emergency to think about being prepared.

There will be 439 traffic fatalities during the three-day Labor Day holiday period according to National Safety Council estimates.

The National Safety Council today applauded President Bush for his selection of David Kelly as the new Acting Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Chances are your kitchen countertop is free from radon, even if it is granite - and despite the potential link between radon and granite countertops that have been in the news.

The National Safety Council recently launched two initiatives aimed at future safety professionals.

The National Safety Council is launching a new Teen Driving Safety Leadership Awards program sponsored by General Motors (GM).

NSC and Nationwide Insurance have announced they will sponsor an International Symposium on Distracted Driving, Oct. 14-15 in Arlington, Virginia.

The United States House of Representatives has voted unanimously to support a resolution that designates June 2008 as National Safety Month.

NSC announced today that 65 companies have been awarded the NSC 2008 Industry Leader Award for achieving the best safety performance in their industries.

A new national survey of baby boomers calls for additional restrictions on their parents' driving.

NSC announced that Janet P. Froetscher, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, has been selected as its new president and chief executive officer.

Recognizing National CPR and AED Awareness Week, the National Safety Council will offer free on-line CPR and AED training from June 1-7.

New Mexico, Wisconsin and Vermont have the highest death rates from accidental falls among people over the age of 65, according to new data being released by the National Safety Council.

"Make a Difference” is the theme of the National Safety Council’s 2008 National Safety Month observance.

More than a friendly face, CPR Teddy is a training tool that resembles a cuddly teddy bear, offered by the National Safety Council.

National Safety Council President and CEO Alan McMillan today announced his retirement, effective February 15.

The National Safety Council has named the winners of its 2008 National Radon Poster Contest, conducted in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Midas automotive service shops in the greater Chicago area are partnering with the National Safety Council to promote safe teen driving.

Joseph J. Ucciferro was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Safety Council at the council’s 95th Annual Congress & Expo being held here.

NSC announced the election of Michael F. Henderek to the position of Vice Chairman of its Board of Directors during the council’s 95th Annual Congress & Expo being held here.

Nearly one in every three Americans believes nothing can be done to prevent accidental injuries, posing a major obstacle to national efforts to reverse escalating injury trends.

NSC and OSHA announced that they will continue their successful collaboration to promote safer and more healthful American workplaces by renewing an alliance that has been in place since 2003.

The National Safety Council and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that they will renew an alliance to decrease injury and death in the United States mining industry.

WHO today officially designated the National Safety Council leader of its “Safe Communities” United States initiative at the council’s annual safety and health meeting here.

The National Safety Council has announced Delta Air Lines as the 2008 Green Cross for Safety Medal recipient.

The National Safety Council announced today that Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) is the 2007 recipient of the Robert W. Campbell Award.

Agriculture continues to rank as one of the most dangerous occupations in North America.

Accidental deaths in the United States are rising at an alarming rate, more than 20 percent over a 10-year period, reaching 113,000 deaths in 2005, according to the latest data available.

The National Safety Council is extending the application deadline for its 2007 Robert W. Campbell Award to June 30, 2007.

As the weather warms, Window Safety Week, April 22-28, is the perfect time to review window safety tips.

In fact, 78 percent of motorists only change their wiper blades after the blades themselves begin to impair their visibility and have become a safety hazard.

NSC's 2007 National Radon Action Month Poster Contest will have their work displayed as part of a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of the radioactive gas.

The National Safety Council announced this year’s Distinguished Service to Safety Award recipients.

The National Safety Council today announced UPS as the 2007 Green Cross for Safety Medal recipient.

NSC announced today that Montreal-based Alcan Inc. and DynMcDermott are the 2006 recipients of its prestigious Robert W. Campbell Award.

Not since the 1960’s Buckle Up For Safety Campaign has a national initiative reshaped the American driving culture as has the Air Bag and Seat Belt Safety Campaign.

The debate over whether corporate investment in safety, health and environmental management can be linked to fiscal performance is moving from the anecdotal to the measurable.

The modern business climate is presenting new and emerging challenges that are significantly impacting safety and health programs and those who implement them.

The National Safety Council announced that three top business schools have become Robert W. Campbell Award Global Partners.

U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-WY, today announced passage of “The Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls and Reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act,” S.1531.

John Ulczycki, director of the National Safety Council’s Transportation Safety Group, was named to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s newly formed Graduated Driver License Task Force.

NSC today released its estimates for traffic crashes for the upcoming Labor Day weekend which begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, and ends midnight, Monday, Sept. 4.

NSC and Northeast Iowa Community College announced a five-year agreement to renew a partnership started 10 years ago with the founding of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety.

NSC announced it will hold a second international research symposium on Graduated Drivers’ Licensing.

While American workers recognize safety as a serious issue, their perceptions about their greatest safety risks do not mirror reality, according to a new NSC survey.

Despite the highest safety belt-use rate ever recorded in the U.S., 48 million Americans still fail to buckle up.

Windows play a vital role in home fire safety, but they can also pose dangers in the home if safety measures aren’t followed, according to the National Fire Protection Association and the NSC.

The National Safety Council this week awarded its 2006 Green Cross for Safety Medal to DuPont and its Chairman and CEO Charles O. (Chad) Holliday, Jr.

NSC and the National Center for Injury Prevention and CDC announced plans to work jointly to improve the safety and health of the American public outside of the workplace.

The National Safety Council has announced the appointment of Leo Carey, Executive Director for Government Services, to the newly created position of Vice President, International Affairs.

Mississippi and Alaska have enacted stricter seat belt laws that allow law enforcement officers to stop and ticket drivers based solely on a seat belt violation.

Recent gains in lowering workplace death rates - down 17 percent since 1992 - have been undone by the rate of fatalities occurring off the job, up 14 percent in that same period.

This Groundhog Day, NSC and Rain-X® are teaming up to launch the Seemore Safety Campaign; featuring a six-foot tall campaign mascot, Seemore the Safety Groundhog.

The Texas safety and health industry received a boost under a new agreement announced this week by the National Safety Council and Texas Safety Association.

Leaving an unattended skillet sizzling on the stove is a good way to burn your food, not to mention the chance of burning down your house.

The National Safety Council estimates 610 people may die and 33,000 may be seriously injured in traffic crashes during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

NSC elected Johnson & Johnson Vice President for Worldwide Health & Safety Ather Williams Jr., as chairman of its Board of Directors.

Alan C. McMillan announced the appointments of Paulette Moulos and Deborah Waldeck to executive vice president/chief operating officer, and vice president, Membership and Services, respectively.

The International Large Truck and Bus Safety and Security Symposium is being held Nov. 14-16 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

The National Safety Council today announced they have received a Silver Excellence in Training Award for “Professional Truck Driver Online."

Alan C. McMillan, secretariat of the 17th World Congress and president and CEO of NSC, closed the World Congress with a vision statement: “Prevention: Today’s value for tomorrow’s world.”

Rebounding after a natural disaster or a terrorist attack presents innumerable challenges for individuals, families, businesses and their employees.

The new online information portal is operated by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work and is based on the most advanced Internet technology.

Illness and injury resulting from job-related stress are an increasingly costly downside of a changing, more global workplace,

The National Safety Council announced today that Johnson & Johnson is the 2005 recipient of its Robert W. Campbell Award.

Occupational safety and health professionals gathered in Orlando, Florida, USA from 18 to 22 September 2005 for the XVIIth World Congress on Safety and Health at Work.

The Conference Board announced that it has become a Robert W. Campbell Award Global Partner with the National Safety Council.

The National Safety Council announced today that seven safety professionals have been awarded its Distinguished Service to Safety Award.

The National Safety Council announced today that it will award its 2006 Green Cross for Safety Medallion to DuPont.

The National Safety Council and the Mine Safety and Health Administration announced today plans to renew an alliance to decrease injury and death in the mining industry.

NSC and OSHA announced they will continue a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces by renewing the Alliance signed on Sept. 9, 2003.

NSC announced today that it will sign agreements with three organizations in an effort to further advance safety and health initiatives throughout the United States.

Some 2.2 million people worldwide die of work-related accidents and occupational diseases each year, according to a new report prepared by the United Nations’ International Labour Office.

Tools for assisting organizations in their efforts to more accurately calculate, analyze, interpret and communicate the costs and benefits of workplace safety and health programs are featured in the NSC's Journal of Safety Research.

Each year, an estimated 270 million occupational accidents and 160 million work-related illnesses are reported around the world.

Top health and safety organizations praised Senators Michael Enzi and Barbara Mikulski for their legislation that takes a comprehensive approach to addressing the serious public heath issue of fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults

The physician-led traffic safety advocacy group End Needless Death on Our Roadways and NSC today issued a ranking of the deadliest states in the country for youth-related driving fatalities.

Each year, preventable injuries send nearly 27 million Americans to hospital emergency rooms for treatment and another 100,000 to early graves.

NSC today released its estimates for traffic crashes for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend which begins at 6 p.m. Fri., May 27 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Mon., May 30.

Each year, more than 5,000 people are killed and nearly four million people suffer disabling injuries on the job.

The National Safety Council, American Architectural Manufacturers Association, Window & Door Manufacturers Association and Screen Manufacturers Association have designated April 24-30 National Window Safety Week.

NSC and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today launched “Step to Safety with ASIMO,” a new safety video program that teaches children how to safely cross the street.

NSC will present its 2005 Green Cross for Safety Medallion to Liberty Mutual Group and its Chairman, President and CEO Edmund F. Kelly at a dinner hosted by UPS at New York’s Waldorf Astoria.

NSC announced today that 92 companies have been awarded the NSC 2004 Industry Leader Awards for achieving the best safety performance in their industries.

The State of Missouri could save $103 million in Medicaid cost savings over the next ten years by enacting a primary seat belt bill, according to a study commissioned by NSC.

NSC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced plans to launch a national education campaign aimed at reducing the staggering number of preventable injuries occurring among older Americans.

The 17th World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, an international gathering of safety and health experts, is being held Sept. 18-22 in Orlando, Florida.

NSC warns that more than 21,000 people may suffer disabling injuries and as many as 440 may die as a result of motor vehicle collisions over the upcoming New Year's weekend.

The Robert W. Campbell Award Program Committee invites organizations from around the world to participate in the 2005 competition for this international award.

Law enforcement across the country will seek to reduce the death toll over this Thanksgiving holiday by cracking down on people who don't buckle up.

Ellen J. Kullman, Group Vice President - DuPont Safety & Protection, has been elected to the National Safety Council Board of Directors.

NSC announced that Noble Corporation, a Texas-based provider of drilling services for the oil and gas industry, has been named the first winner of the Robert W. Campbell Award.

NSC announced today that it will award its 2005 Green Cross for Safety Medal to Liberty Mutual Group and its Chairman, President and CEO Edmund F. Kelly.

The National Safety Council announced today the election of five new members of the council's Board of Directors.

The National Safety Council announced today the election of 23 new members of the council's Board of Delegates.

A new study released today shows Americans need to be re-educated about proper car safety standards.

National and international safety issues will grab center stage in September when 16,000 people are expected to converge on New Orleans, LA. for the 92nd annual National Safety Council Congress & Expo.

NSC praised Exxon Mobil Corporation for its safety leadership in enacting a ban on cell phone use by ExxonMobil employees and contractors while driving on company business.

The National Safety Council announced today that it estimates that 476 people may die in traffic crashes this Memorial Day holiday weekend.

As more than 12,000 law enforcement agencies prepare to take to America's roadways for the national Click It or Ticket Mobilization, a new survey shows that 81 percent of the public supports the effort.

A new study by the National Safety Council documents high fatalities among South Carolina young people because of low seat belt use rates.

Each year, more than 5,000 people are killed and more than four million people suffer disabling injuries on the job. These victims are being remembered today on Wednesday, April 28, Workers Memorial Day.