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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.