http://www.nsc.org/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/news_resources/news&page=4edb38fb-6a21-44c8-ae52-27d5acb557e0&wp=d1b067b8-ed4c-482c-a9ef-64c08dceb72a60http://www.nsc.org/Pages/New-information-on-child-safety-in-airplanes.aspxTo kick off the summer travel season, the Federal Aviation Administration has launched an education effort to help parents and caregivers make informed choices about their child’s safety when they fly.Wed, 16 May 2012 18:16:36 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OSHA-launches-campaign-to-prevent-heat-illness-in-outdoor-workers.aspxLast year, the OSHA heat campaign reached more than two million employers and workers. This year, OSHA is hoping to multiply that with its 2012 “Water. Rest. Shade” summer campaign. NSC encourages you to share these important messages.Tue, 15 May 2012 21:44:14 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/April-2012-safety-winners.aspxNSC awarded 29 companies/individuals with Safety Leadership Awards and 3 companies with Superior Safety Performance Awards in April. Congratulations to these recipients.Mon, 14 May 2012 21:09:45 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Drive-safe-this-Memorial-Day-Weekend.aspxThe Council estimates 420 traffic fatalities and another 42,000 medically consulted injuries will occur over the traditional summer kick-off weekend from motor vehicle collisions. Tue, 08 May 2012 22:56:58 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Council’s-First-Aid-video-earns-recognition-.aspxNSC won two 2012 Silver Awards of Distinction for its First Aid video at the 18th Annual Communicator Awards. One award was in the Film/Video–Safety category while the other award was for Videography/Cinematography. Fri, 11 May 2012 21:09:40 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Owens-Corning-implements-a-global-cell-phone-policy-for-its-employees.aspxOwens Corning employees must now refrain from using cell phones to conduct company business while driving. This policy prohibits all cell phone use. NSC supported Owens Corning through the implementation process and applauds them for taking this action.Mon, 07 May 2012 19:29:29 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSC-honors-fallen-workers-this-Workers'-Memorial-Day-and-promotes-new-OSHA-campaign.aspxIn honor of Workers' Memorial Day, April 28, NSC remembers those who have lost their lives and renews its dedication to preventing future workplace tragedies. View a new fall prevention campaign OSHA has launched along with this observance.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:35:09 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/March-2012-safety-winners.aspxThe National Safety Council awarded 37 member companies Safety Leadership awards and 15 member companies Superior Safety Performance awards in MarchFri, 20 Apr 2012 18:15:36 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCReceivesNAFA’sSafetyLeadershipAward.aspxThe NAFA Fleet Management Association has chosen NSC as an inaugural recipient of its Safety Leadership Award. This award honors those in the transportation sector that have positively impacted vehicle and occupant safety. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:44:27 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSC-member-receives-safety-recognition.aspxFor almost 40 years, "Safety Herb" Everett has made Alaska a safer place to live and work. He was recently recognized at the Alaskan Governor’s Safety and Health Conference and also had an award created in his honor.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:19:52 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/UnderstandingCellPhoneDistractedDrivingvideoseries.aspxWatch and share these video segments NSC has put together on common questions surrounding cell phone distracted driving. Help those you care about understand why this behavior can be so deadly.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:37:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCparticipatesinNTSBAttentiveDrivingForum.aspxOn March 27, the National Transportation Safety Board held an Attentive Driving Forum. David Teater, NSC senior director of transportation initiatives was a panelist. Listen to a recorded webcast of the forum.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:03:11 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/SaferBusMobileApplication.aspxCheck out the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration SaferBus mobile application, which provides 24/7 access to important safety information you should verify before selecting a bus company. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:16:25 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MichiganLawPassesSenate.aspxOn March 15, "Kelsey's law" was passed in the Michigan Senate and is now headed to the House. This new cell phone bill is named for Kelsey Raffaele who died while talking on her cell phone while driving. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:41:35 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/BCSPAnnouncesFirstAnnualAwardofExcellenceCeremony.aspxThe Board of Certified Safety Professionals has announced its first annual Award of Excellence program for CSP, OHST, CLCS and CHST certifications, recognizing outstanding leadership, knowledgeable expertise and commitment to advancing the SH&E field.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:57:27 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/February-2012-safety-winners.aspxThe National Safety Council awarded 15 companies Safety Leadership awards and 6 companies Superior Safety Performance awards in February.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:46:14 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Newdistractionguidelinesproposedforautomakers.aspxThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued guidelines for electronic devices installed in vehicles at the time they are manufactured that require visual or manual operation by drivers.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:16:08 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Newstudyrevealsteendriver.aspxThe Governors Highway Safety Association has issued a new study which reveals that the number of 16- and 17-year-old driver deaths in passenger vehicles increased slightly for the first six months of 2011, based on preliminary data.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:05:01 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCAnnounces2012RobertFBorkensteinAwardWinner.aspxThe National Safety Council is pleased to name Boris Moczula, J.D., assistant attorney general of the state of New Jersey as the 2012 recipient of the Robert F. Borkenstein Award.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:22:07 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/January 2012 Safety Winners.aspxThe National Safety Council awarded 6 companies Safety Leadership Awards and 3 companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in January.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:32:13 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OSHAreleasesnewvideoseries.aspxOSHA has released a series of 17 videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job. In English and Spanish, these videos should assist workers in general industry and construction.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:48:43 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/TheValueofNSCFirstAidCourses.aspxAre you aware of the signs of a stroke and what to do if they occur? This is just one of many life-saving topics covered through the First Aid courses offered by the National Safety Council. Find a course in your area today.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:40:04 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NFLtopromoteplayersafety.aspxNSC applauds the NFL’s efforts to promote safety as indicated in this New York Times article. Learn more about traumatic brain injury, a common sports injury, on the CDC website.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:51:31 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AMECORecognizedforSafetyAchievements.aspxNSC recently recognized AMECO with multiple awards in occupational safety. Most prominently, AMECO received the Council’s Industry Leader Award.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:22:11 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NewWhitePaperonInjuryandIllnessPreventionPrograms.aspxOSHA has issued a white paper on "Injury and Illness Prevention Programs." These programs help employers find and fix hazards before workers are hurt. The paper also highlights the Robert W. Campbell Award of the National Safety Council.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:44:40 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Highwayadvocacygroupreleasesannual'reportcard'.aspxThe Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety released its annual state legislative report card, that grades the performance of all 50 states and D.C. on adopting 15 recommended traffic safety laws. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:39:28 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/December2011SafetyWinners.aspxNSC awarded 16 member companies Safety Leadership Awards and 2 member companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in December.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:13:33 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/RemembertoKeepYourMedicinesUpandAwayandOutofSightThisSeason.aspxMore than 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms every year because they got into medicines while an adult was not looking. Remind parents and caregivers about the importance of safe medicine storage.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:29:22 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OSHAaimstoprotectworkersduringwinterstorms.aspxThe U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created a web page to help protect workers from hazards they may face working in winter storms. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:22:42 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/UpcomingHoliday.aspxNSC estimates 287 traffic fatalities and 28,700 medically consulted injuries will occur during the Christmas holiday, and 297 traffic fatalities and 29,700 medically consulted injuries over the New Year's holiday period.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:51:15 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/LaborDivisionofNSChonorsmemberforservicetosafety.aspxThe Labor Division of the National Safety Council recently presented the Edward Eagan “Soldier of Safety” award to Twana McFann. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:08:37 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCinthenewsUSATodaystoryonteendrivingreport.aspxUSA Today publishes story on new report by NSC and The Allstate Foundation that finds phased-in teen driving privileges could save 2,000 lives and $13.6 billion annually.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:23:45 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2011olderdriversafetyawarenessweek.aspxDecemeber 5-9 is older driver safety awareness week. Share this information with those who have older drivers in their lives.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:12:08 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/November2011SafetyWinners.aspxThe National Safety Council awarded 3 companies Safety Leadership Awards in November. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:19:37 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MemberAppreciationMonth.aspxNo matter what your industry, your employees are at risk. During Member Appreciation Month, NSC is giving members the tools to keep employees safe from ergonomic – and other – injuries on the job. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:56:23 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSC.aspxIllinois Secretary of State Jesse White introduced a resolution to establish an Illinois Safe Driver Advisory Council, consisting of 10 members. John Ulczycki will represent the National Safety Council in this initiative.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:46:42 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCpodcast.aspxJohn Ulczycki of the National Safety Council recently partcipated in podcast addressing driving at night and some of the necessary precautions.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:25:28 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2011ThanksgivingHolidayTrafficFatalityEstimate.aspxNSC estimates 434 traffic deaths and 43,400 medically consulted injuries may occur this 4.25-day Thanksgiving holiday period on our roads. Also, an estimated 154 lives may be saved due to safety belt usage.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:28:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OSHA'sTop10AnnouncedatNSCCongressExpo.aspxPatrick Kapust of OSHA, along with Safety+Health magazine, shared this year's OSHA's Top 10 list with Congress & Expo attendees live from the Expo floor. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:43:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OctSafetyWinners.aspxThe National Safety Council awarded three companies Safety Leadership Awards and three companies Superior Safety Performance Awards in October.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:26:25 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/congresshighlights.aspxThank you to everyone who was able to attend the 2011 NSC Congress & Expo. View some of the highlights from this year's event.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:05:15 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NJCoalitioninAction.aspxNJSIAA and the NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition unveil a new, education initiative designed to help high school coaches make student athletes aware of the New Jersey Graduated Driver License program.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:18:06 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Online.aspxNSC First Aid, CPR & AED Online is a convenient way for employees to learn lifesaving skills – online, at their own pace. Students can earn their NSC course completion cards when they complete a skills test conducted by an authorized NSC skill tester.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:57:35 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DriveSafelyWorkWeek.aspxThe first full week in October is Drive Safely Work Week. Take this time to remind employees not to drive distracted. Ask them to share these important safe driving messages with friends and family.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:15:48 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/FroetscherKeynoteGHSA.aspxJanet Froetscher NSC president and CEO delivered a keynote address at the Governors Highway Safety Association annual meeting which aims to share best practices and strategies for highway safety. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:30:31 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCReceivesPartnershipAward.aspxToday, NSC received an award from the NORA Manufacturing Sector Council for being an exemplary partner in moving research into practice to prevent occupational illnesses, injuries, hazardous exposures and fatalities in manufacturing. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:22:06 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCBloodborneAirbornePathogensonlinetraining.aspxOSHA standard 29CFR 1910.1030 states: if there's a possibility of just one worker at your site coming into contact with blood, you must comply. Train your employees – online, in two hours or less – what to do if an exposure occurs.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:27:46 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NewResearchonChildrenFallingFromWindows.aspxThe NSC Window Safety Task Force supports new findings released this week on the dangers of children falling from windows - 5,100 children injured each year.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:32:25 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSC and State Farm Bring First Simulator of its Kind to Nebraska.aspxThe NSC Greater Omaha Chapter and State Farm are proud to bring the Drive Square Simulator to Nebraska. The simulator is an educational tool that will generate awareness about the hazards of distracted driving.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:33:36 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/BecomeaPreventionPartnerforOccupationalSafetyandHealthinManufacturing.aspxThe 2011 NORA Manufacturing Sector Conference will be held Sept. 7-8 in Cincinnati. The theme, Partnerships to Improve Occupational Safety and Health, aims to identify and develop partnerships that improve safety and health in manufacturing.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:33:52 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DoleOp-EdinSupportoftheSTANDUPAct.aspxPolitico recently published an op-ed by Elizabeth Dole in support of the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act. This act encourage states to adopt Graduated Driver Licensing laws that meet specific teen driving minimum requirements.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:10:57 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/CommitteeonAlcoholandOtherDrugsCelebrates75thAnniversary.aspxNSC congratulates the Committee on Alcohol and Other Drugs on 75 years of addressing impaired driving issues. Learn more about the committee and a history of their outstanding accomplishments. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:11:08 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/FourthofJulySafetyandTrafficFatalityEstimates.aspxNSC estimates 374 traffic deaths and 36,300 medically consulted injuries will occur over the Independence Day holiday weekend. Learn more tips to stay safe this holiday weekend.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:27:12 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NTSBRevealsNeedforSMS'sonMostWantedList.aspxLast week, the National Transportation Safety Board unveiled the top 10 critical transportation issues needed to be addressed to save lives. Among this list is requiring safety management systems, a priority for NSC as well.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:47:32 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NewOSHARecordkeepingAdvisor.aspxThe U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a new online tool to help employers understand their responsibilities to report and record work-related injuries and illnesses under OSHA regulations. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:31:31 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/RegisterTodayforthe.aspxWhether you're a safety expert or a newcomer to the field, you'll find more than 130 technical sessions to meet your level of experience. Join us in Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 30 – Nov. 4. Save up to $325 – register today at congress.nsc.org!Fri, 27 May 2011 12:48:23 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/ShowYourSupportoftheSTANDUPAct.aspxNSC supports the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act and encourages others to reach out to their federal legislators to urge them to cosponsor this important bill.Wed, 11 May 2011 14:47:01 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NORA.aspxThe National Occupational Research Agenda is a partnership program to stimulate innovative research and improve workplace practices. Attend the NORA Manfacturing Sector Conference Sept. 7-8, 2011.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:34:57 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/StartPlanningforNationalSafetyMonththisJune.aspxNational Safety Month materials are available to help you in planning activities this June to keep employees and communities safe.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:43:22 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OSHALaunches'PictureIt'.aspxThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a nationwide photography contest: Picture It! Safe Workplaces for Everyone.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:30:57 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCApplaudsNorthDakotalegislature.aspxThe North Dakota legislature passed two bills limiting cell phone use while driving.Fri, 13 May 2011 20:23:45 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NHTSA.aspxWith the approach of summer, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds parents it’s extremely dangerous to leave children alone in cars, especially on hot summer days.Fri, 13 May 2011 20:24:01 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/CellKitApril.aspxApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a good time to introduce a workplace cell phone policy to protect employees. Learn more about our free Cell Phone Policy Kit.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:17:53 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AprilisNationalSafeDiggingMonth.aspxThe U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced the designation of April as National Safe Digging Month. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:31:46 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/ApplyfortheRobertWCampbellAward.aspxApplications are being accepted through May 31 for the Robert W. Campbell Award, safety's most prestigious honor, recognizing organizations that achieve business excellence through the integration of EHS management into business operations.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:22:44 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/IllinoisDistractedDrivingSummit.aspxTop federal and state leaders are joining on April 21 to take the lead on distracted driving. Register for this free event.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:30:26 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/100thAnniversaryofTriangleShirtwaistFactoryFire.aspxIn a Washington Post article, U.S. secretary of labor, Hilda Solis, reflects upon worker protection since the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory tragedy. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:32:43 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2011NationalPoisonPreventionWeek.aspxPresident Obama has declared this week as National Poison Prevention Week. His presidential proclamation, listed in the Federal Register, notes the increase in unintentional poisoning in recent years. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:17:44 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/WorkplaceEyeWellnessMonth2011.aspxLearn more about workplace eye injury prevention during Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:17:44 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MotorVehicleFatalityReport.aspxMotor vehicle deaths were down 4 percent in first eleven months of 2010. Motor vehicle deaths for January through November of 2010 totaled 31,740.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:38:17 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/CDC_NationalInfluenzaVaccinationWeek.aspxThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Influenza Vaccination Week is a reminder to get vaccinated.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:15:27 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OlderDriverSafetyAwarenessWeek.aspxOlder Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 6-10, is a good time to ensure older adults stay safe while driving.Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:11:59 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/RegisterEarlyforTSCESavings.aspxThe Advance Rate Deadline for the Texas Safety Conference & Expo being held March 28-29 is March 4. Learn more about the conference and how to save on registration.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:58:00 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/HolidaySafetyTips.aspxRead the following safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe during the holiday season.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:23:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2010GuidelinesforCPRandECC.aspxUpdated every 5 years, the 2010 Guidelines for CPR and ECC have just been released. Sign up to receive updates from NSC.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:55:18 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2010NSCCongressExpoOpeningSessionHighlights.aspxView photo highlights, including award winners and keynote speakers, from the 2010 Congress & Expo opening session held in San Diego.Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:20:10 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/UsingEmployeePerceptionSurveystoHelpGain.aspxNSC conducted a workshop at the 26th Annual national VPPPA Conference on how to use employee safety perception surveys to gain and maintain OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) status. Learn more and view the presentation. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:02:41 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/CDCReleasesInformationtoReduceTollofMotorVehicleCrashes.aspxThe Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released a one-page fact sheet to help communities support efforts proven to reduce motor vehicle-related injuries.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:42 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/JimJohnson.aspxJim Johnson, NSC Senior Director of Workplace Initiatives, was recently interviewed in Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation magazine. Read the Q & A surrounding the Journey to Safety Excellence as organizations strive for zero injuries.Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:43:28 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/IndependenceDaySafety.aspxMany people will attend barbecues, parades and fireworks displays this Independence Day. While these events can be fun, they also can be dangerous.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:52:53 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCWhitePaper2.aspxWhile many people understand the increased crash risks caused by drivers texting while driving, the lack of understanding about the dangers of hands-free phones.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:28:04 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AccidentPreventionManualforBusinessIndustrySecurityManagement.aspxKeep your organization’s personnel, property and proprietary information safe and secure with the Accident Prevention Manual for Business & Industry.Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:54:05 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSC2010CongressExpoRegistrationOpens.aspxJoin NSC Oct. 4-6, when key buyers from around the world will gather in San Diego at the NSC 2010 Congress & Expo. Take advantage of this opportunity to.Thu, 27 May 2010 16:09:14 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OlderAdults.aspxA new study by the University of Michigan reports that it is common for patients 65 and older to receive potentially inappropriate medications during an emergency.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:59:38 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCWhitePaper.aspxWhile many people understand the increased crash risks caused by drivers texting while driving, the lack of understanding about the dangers of hands-free phones.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:30:50 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/SpringSummerSafety.aspxNSC has complied seasonal fact sheets for you to share with family, friends and co-workers. Keep those around you safe throughout spring, summer and beyond.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:32:13 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafeDiggingMonth.aspxApril is National Safe Digging Month, an awareness event coordinated by the Common Ground Alliance to increase the practice of safe digging.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:44:30 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DistractedDrivingSummit.aspxA Distracted Driving Summit is scheduled for March 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:25:06 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/ProtectingAmerica.aspxThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Assistant Secretary of Labor Dr. David Michaels testified before the U.S. House of Representatives.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:07:10 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/5-MinuteSafetyTalk.aspxShare a 5-Minute Safety Talk on Employee Wellness with your employees and their families today.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:54:02 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MarkYourCalendar.aspxThe National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety is scheduled for April 14-15 in Houston.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:55:48 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/UnderstandtheLatestInjuryTrendsInjuryFacts2010Edition.aspx“Injury Facts,” 2010 Edition, a complete reference source for safety statistics, is now available.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:16:52 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCMedia.aspxFind press kit materials here, including information on NSC’s latest estimate on the number of traffic crashes caused by drivers using cell phones and texting.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AMillionActsofSafetyCalendar.aspxHelp NSC achieve A Million Acts of Safety for 2010. To get you started, NSC compiled daily safety acts for the month of January.Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:17:27 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/KidsArtContest.aspxThe Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Program invites children between the ages of 5 to 12-years-old to submit artwork for its poster contest.Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:31:44 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Member-ExclusiveWebinars.aspxNSC has three member-exclusive Webinars coming up that you don't want to miss. Not a member? Join today.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:03:40 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/CalledtoDistraction.aspxThe National Safety Council's free Cell Phone Policy Kit has everything you need to successfully implement a ban on cell phone use in your organization.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:59:14 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCAppointsAnneGehringVicePresidentandChiefFInancialOfficer.aspxNSC has appointed Anne Gehring of Evanston, Ill., as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:22:41 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCAppointsJamesRJohnsonasSeniorDirector,WorkplaceSafetyInitiatives.aspxNSC has appointed James R. Johnson of Georgetown, Mass., as Senor Director, Workplace Safety Initiatives.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:23:50 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/PandemicInfluenza.aspxThis year's flu season is expected to be severe. The National Safety Council urges families and organizations to prepare for seasonal flu and H1N1 flu. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:49:35 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/EmergencySupplyKit.aspxIs your emergency supply kit stocked and ready? Now is a great time to check emergency supply kits at home and work, or develop kits using these tips from the National Safety Council.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:30:49 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MedicalandNaturalDisasters.aspxThe National Safety Council urges families and organizations to prepare for medical emergencies and natural disasters during National Preparedness Month this September.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:35:30 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/EmergencyResponsePlanningforWork.aspxNational Preparedness Month encourages Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, communities and organizations. The NSC urges you to take two simple steps which can go a long way toward managing an unexpected crisis.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:25:21 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/ChildrenintheBackSeatofVehiclesReducesFatalities.aspxNew study shows dramatic shift of children to back seat of vehicles has resulted in significant fatality reductions.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:19:55 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/OneManOneBike16,000Miles.aspxOn Monday, Aug. 17, Tony Anschutz will begin a two-month, 16,000-mile solo motorcycle adventure to raise awareness about the dangers of cell phone use while driving - a factor in 636,000 crashes and 2,600 deaths annually.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:50:13 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCPraisesUSDOTLeadershiponDistractedDriving.aspxNSC praises U.S.Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for his leadership in addressing the dangers of distracted driving, including text messaging behind the wheel.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:06:09 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Hands-FreePhonesNoSaferThanHandheldPhones.aspxA new study in NSC's Journal of Safety Research concludes there is little difference between the driving safety risk of hands-free versus hand-held cell phones.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:50:42 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilEstimatesTrafficFatalitiesandLivesSavedthisHolidayWeekend.aspxIndependence Day weekend is a dangerous time on America’s roadways, which is why NSC reminds you to buckle up and drive sober.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:59:42 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DeathbyCellPhoneBillboardsTargetCellPhoneUsersontheRoad.aspx“Death by Cell Phone” is the title of a new billboard advertisement NSC launched today in 67 markets nationwide, reaching more than 1 million people daily.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:56:31 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MinnesotaEnactsPrimarySeatBeltLaw.aspxAfter 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.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:48:13 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/USHousePassesJoshMillerHEARTSAct.aspxNSC praises Members of the House of Representatives for their June 2 vote to pass the Josh Miller HEARTS Act...Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:45:07 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NewAwardforThoseWhoSteerTeenDriversRight.aspxNSC's new Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made great advances in protecting teen drivers.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:41:34 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/JuneNationalSafetyMonthLaunchesWithFreeTraining.aspxNSC will launch its 2009 June National Safety Month with free enrollment in two popular online training courses, June 1-7 only...Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:38:06 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/FirstGroupReceives2009GreenCrossforSafetyMedal.aspxNSC will today present its 2009 Green Cross for Safety Medal to FirstGroup.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:56:14 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCPraisesFloridaforNewPrimarySeatBeltLaw.aspxAfter 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.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:28:48 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCJournalofSafetyResearchDriversMoreDIstractedthanTheyRealize.aspxA new study reported in NSC's Journal of Safety Research suggests drivers tend to overestimate their driving skills and underestimate their distraction caused by other activities while they drive.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:34:14 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/RememberingLivesLostonWorkersMemorialDay.aspxNSC 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.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:51:31 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DavidTeatertoLeadNSCTeenandDistractedDrivingInitiatives.aspxNSC has appointed David D. Teater of Spring Lake, Mich., as Senior Director, Transportation Strategic Initiatives. Teater will lead the NSC’s advocacy initiatives to reduce deaths and injuries associated with teen driving and distracted driving.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:48:34 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilPraisesNominationofChuckHurley.aspxNSC today praised the nomination of Charles A. Hurley as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:45:16 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCRecommendsSimpleStepstoPreventChildrenFallingFromOutofWindows.aspxFalls of all kinds are one of the leading causes of injury and death among young children. And, falls from windows can be prevented.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:41:34 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCHostsNationalPoisonPreventionWeekNewsConference.aspxNSC 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.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:37:13 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilIntroducesDistractedDrivingResourceKit.aspxIn 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.Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:27:43 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2008TafficDeathsHitRecordLow.aspxNSC 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.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:28:18 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCAnnounces2009CEOsWho'GetIt'.aspxNSC 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...Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:18:29 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/RadonAwardsCeremonyHonorsThoseWhoHelpSaveLives.aspxNSC's Radon Awards Ceremony, held tonight at the National Press Club, will recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to reducing deaths from radon.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:23:46 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilInvitesRobertWCampbellAwardApplicants.aspxNSC invites businesses worldwide to apply for the 2009 Robert W. Campbell Award, which recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in business performance, employee safety and health, and environmental responsibility.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:12:34 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/StudyinNSCJournalAimstoEnhanceBehavioralApproachtoWorkplaceSafety.aspxA 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.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:13:53 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilCallsforNationwideBanonCellPhoneUseWhileDriving.aspxNSC today is calling on motorists to stop using cell phones and messaging devices while driving, and is urging businesses to enact policies prohibiting it...Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:58:56 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilIssuesChristmasandNewYear'sDrivingFatalityEstimates.aspxYear-end holidays are a potential threat to the nation ending the year with a record low number of motor-vehicle fatalities. As travel increases at the holidays, so too does the incidence of high risk behaviors, like drunk driving.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:54:29 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MediaCoverageofCarCrashesMaybeaHealthHazard,StudiesinNSC'sJournalofSafetyResearchConclude.aspxMedia coverage of car crashes may harm rather than help public health, according to two new studies published in NSC's Journal of Safety Research.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:48:27 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCAdoptsTeenDrivingPolicy.aspxNSC announced its support for Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws to save lives, especially of teen drivers. The policy encourages state and local use of a 5-part GDL model.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:08:49 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCFavorsConfirmationofPositiveDrugTestsinTransportationSafety.aspxNSC announced support for confirmation of positive drug screen results in transportation safety cases.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:10:17 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCSupportsUniformDataCollectionSystemforInjuries.aspxNSC announced support for national use of external cause of injury coding (E-codes) to capture injury-related hospital admission data. Representatives of NSC's 50,000 member organizations adopted the policy statement recently at their annual meeting.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:13:42 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilSupportsIgnitionInterlockstoDeterDrunkDriving.aspxNSC today 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, according to the National highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:07:41 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCSupports21DrinkingAge.aspxNSC has reaffirmed its public policy to support a national 21-year-old minimum legal drinking age.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:12:47 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/CouncilSupportsAutomatedEnfrocement.aspxThe council announced adoption of a new public policy supporting the use of automated enforcement (red light cameras and speed cameras) for traffic safety.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:39:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilNamesTwoNewLeaders.aspxNSC announces the appointment of Michael E. Pollock as Vice President, Development, and Roger Marks as Executive Director, International Affairs.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:56:55 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/BoardofDirectorsWelcomesTwoNewMembers.aspxNSC announced the election of two new members of its Board of Directors at the group's annual meeting, held in Anaheim, Calif.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:38:08 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilPresidentIssuesUrgentCalltoEngageinSavingLives.aspxNSC's 96th Annual Congress & Expo opened today with an address by NSC President & CEO Janet Froetscher asking the thousands of safety professionals in attendance to take action...Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:03:31 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/FiveAwardedforDistinguishedServicetoSafety.aspxNSC announced today that five safety professionals have been awarded its 2008 Distinguished Service to Safety Award.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:44:36 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/FluorHanford,GulfPetrochemicalIndustriesCompanyEarnRobertWCampbellAward.aspxNSC today presented Fluor Hanford and Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) with its 2008 Robert W. Campbell Award. Both companies received the award at the opening session of NSC's 96th annual Congress & Expo, held in Anaheim.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:35:07 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/FirstGroupReceivesGreenCrossforSafetyMedal.aspxNSC announced that FirstGroup will receive its 2009 Green Cross for Safety Medal, NSC's annual recognition of an organization that demonstrates a steadfast commitment to improving safety and health...Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:36:05 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilRecognizesSeptemberNationalPreparednessMonth.aspxAt 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.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:04:46 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCUrgesDriveSafe,DriveSoberthisLaborDayWeekend.aspxThere will be 439 traffic fatalities during the three-day Labor Day holiday period that begins at midnight on Friday, Aug. 29 and ends at midnight on Monday, Sept. 1, according to NSC estimates.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:14:39 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/FormerNSCStafferNamesHeadofNHTSA.aspxNSC today applauded President Bush for his selection of David Kelly as the new Acting Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:46:59 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncil'sRadonHotlineOffersHomeownersTestKits.aspxFor people who have concerns or questions about radon and want to test the air quality of their homes, NSC issues a reminder that its toll-free Radon Hotline is available at (800) 767-7236.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:06:45 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilFocusesonFutureSafetyProfessionals.aspxNSC recently launched two initiatives aimed at future safety professionals. Now, full-time college students pursuing careers in safety, health and environmental programs can register for free NSC memberships.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:51:33 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilPartnerswithGMtoCreateTeenDrivingSafetyLeadershipAwards.aspxNSC is launching a new Teen Driving Safety Leadership Awards program sponsored by General Motors (GM). The program will recognize organizations and individuals who have made exceptional contributions...Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:59:31 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DistractedDrivingSymposium,Oct14-15,ConvenesIndustryLeaderstoAddressaLeadingCauseofTrafficDeaths.aspxNSC and Nationwide Insurance have announced they will sponsor an International Symposium on Distracted Driving, Oct. 14-15 in Arlington, Virginia.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:40:43 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/USCongressDesignatesJune2008asNationalSafetyMonth.aspxThe United States House of Representatives has voted unanimously to support a resolution (H. Res. 1225) that designates June 2008 as National Safety Month.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:20:33 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilHonors65Companieswith2008IndustryLeaderAwards.aspxNSC announced today that 65 companies have been awarded the NSC 2008 Industry Leader Award for achieving the best safety performance in their industries.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:49:29 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/SeniorDriverstoIncrease70OverNext20Years.aspxA new national survey of baby boomers shows a growing need for better communication about driving issues among adult children and their aging parents, calls for additional restrictions on their parents' driving...Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:17:08 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilNamesJanetPFroetscherPresidentandCEO.aspxNSC announced today that Janet P. Froetscher, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, has been selected as its new president and chief executive officer.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:55:36 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilOffersFreeCPRTraining,June1-7.aspxRecognizing National CPR and AED Awareness Week, NSC will offer free on-line CPR and AED training from June 1-7.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:58:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCHoldsCalltoActiononCapitolHill.aspxNew 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 NSC at a congressional briefing on this escalating crisis.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:11:25 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/TheNationalSafetyCouncilAimstoMakeaDifference.aspx“Make a Difference” is the theme of NSC's 2008 National Safety Month observance – and a call to action to employers and other organizations to help reverse a dramatic national increase in accidental injuries and deaths.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:19:17 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncil'sCPRTeddyAssistsInfant,ChildLife-Saving.aspxMore than a friendly face, CPR Teddy is a training tool that resembles a cuddly teddy bear, offered by NSC to help parents, babysitters and others who work with children practice their child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:05:49 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilPresidentandCEOtoRetireLeavesaLegacyofStrongLeadership,ChairmanSays.aspxNSC President and CEO Alan McMillan today announced his retirement, effective February 15. McMillan has served the National Safety Council for more than 15 years.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:00:39 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilNamesWinnersofRadonPoasterContest.aspxNSC has named the winners of its 2008 National Radon Poster Contest, conducted in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:36:36 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DayZimmermann'sJosephJUcciferroElectedChairman,NationalSafetyCouncilBoardofDirectors.aspxJoseph J. Ucciferro, president and CEO of Philadelphia-based Day & Zimmermann’s Commercial and Public Sector, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for NSC at the council’s 95th Annual Congress & Expo being held here.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:12:55 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/ExxonMobil'sMichaelFHenderekNamedViceChairmanofNationalSafetyCouncilBoardofDirectors.aspxNSC 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.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:19:59 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/American'sPessimisticViewofAccidentPreventionPosesHurdletoReducingInjuries.aspxNearly 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 in the United States...Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:38:07 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilandOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministrationRenewAlliance.aspxNSC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today 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.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:43:38 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilRenewsAlliancewithMineSafetyandHealthAdministration.aspxNSC 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.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:50:53 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/WorldHealthOrganizationTapsNationalSafetyCounciltoLeadSafeCommunitiesAmericaInitiative.aspxAs part of a national effort to reverse escalating injury trends through innovative community and grassroots safety efforts, the World Health Organization today officially designated NSC leader of its “Safe Communities” United States initiative...Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:57:42 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilHonorsEightWithDistinguishedServicetoSafetyAward.aspxNSC announced the recipients of its 2007 Distinguished Service to Safety Awards, honoring eight individuals for their service to the field of safety.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:04:04 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DeltaAirLinesNamedthe2008GreenCrossforSafetyMedalRecipient.aspxNSC has announced Delta Air Lines as the 2008 Green Cross for Safety Medal recipient.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:11:33 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilNamesBAPCO2007RobertWCampbellAwardRecipient.aspxNSC announced today that Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) is the 2007 recipient of the Robert W. Campbell Award.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:38:00 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/PresidentBushProclaimsSeptember16-22,2007NationalFarmSafetyandHealthWeek.aspxAccording to NSC, there were 703 deaths and 90,000 disabling injuries attributed to agriculture in 2005. President Bush has issued a proclamation declaring September 16 – 22, 2007 as National Farm Safety and Health Week.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:47:30 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AccidentalDeathsIncreasingatAlarmingRate.aspxAccidental 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.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:55:02 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilAnnouncesCallforApplicationsforRobertWCampbellAward.aspxNSC is extending the application deadline for its 2007 Robert W. Campbell Award to June 30, 2007.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:51:07 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/WindowSafetyWeekisApril22-28.aspxAs the weather warms, Window Safety Week, April 22-28, is the perfect time to review window safety tips.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:05:14 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationwideSurveyRevealsDriversAreIllPreparedforInclementWeather.aspxWhen was the last time you changed your wiper blades? According to a recent survey commissioned by Rain-X®, one out of every three drivers on the road today fail to change their blades according to NSC’s recommended frequency of once a year.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:13:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/WinnersofNationalSafetyCouncilRadonPosterContesttobeRecognized.aspxWinners of 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 and to encourage more people to test their homes for it.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:18:43 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MidasPartnersWithNationalSafetyCounciltoPromoteSafeTeenDriving.aspxMidas automotive service shops in the greater Chicago area are partnering with NSC to promote safe teen driving by offering complimentary copies of the council’s “Family Guide to Teen Driver Safety.”Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:35:28 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DistinguishedServicetoSafetyAwardRecipientsHonored.aspxNSC announced this year’s Distinguished Service to Safety Award recipients. The DSSA is the highest honor bestowed on an individual safety professional by NSC in recognition of outstanding service to the field of safety.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:49:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCAnnouncesUPSasthe2007GreenCrossforSafetyMedalRecipient.aspxNSC today announced UPS as the 2007 Green Cross for Safety Medal recipient. The Green Cross for Safety Medal cites UPS for its exemplary century-long commitment to workplace safety.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:47:46 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2006CampbellAwardPresentedtoAlcanincandDynMcDermottPetroleumOperationsCompany.aspxNSC announced today that Alcan Inc. and DynMcDermott are the 2006 recipients of its prestigious Robert W. Campbell Award.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:03:50 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilHonorsAirBagandSeatBeltSafetyCampaign.aspxNot 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.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:23:54 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/SafetyManagement,FiscalPerformanceLinkedinNewBusinessCaseStudies.aspxThe debate over whether corporate investment in safety, health and environmental management can be linked to fiscal performance and the company bottom line is rapidly moving from the anecdotal to the measurable.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:12:01 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/TheBusinessofSafetyBrave,Bold,Brillant.aspxThe modern business climate is presenting new and emerging challenges that are significantly impacting safety and health programs and those who implement them.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:16:51 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/TopBusinessSchoolsPartnerWithRobertWCampbellAwardtoShareSafety.aspxThe Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, McAfee School of Business Administration at Union University, and Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire have become Robert W. Campbell Award Global Partners.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:46:07 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/HelpCommitteePa.aspxU.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-WY, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP Committee), today announced passage of “The Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls and Reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act,” S.1531.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:23:14 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncil'sTransportationSafetyAdvocateNamedtoIllinoisGDLTaskForce.aspxJohn Ulczycki, director of NSC's Transportation Safety Group, today was named to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s newly formed Graduated Driver License Task Force.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:29:28 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/LaborDayWeekendTrafficFatalitiesandDisablingInjuries.aspxNSC 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.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:36:46 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilandNICCAgreementExtendsPartnership5Years.aspxNSC and Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) today announced a five-year agreement to renew a partnership started 10 years ago with the founding of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS).Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:44:17 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilAnnouncesSecondGDLSymposium.aspxNSC announced today it will hold a second international research symposium on Graduated Drivers’ Licensing to document measurable benefits of the driving laws in the reduction of crashes involving teen drivers.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:49:58 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AmericanWorkers'SafetyConcernsDon'tReflectReality.aspxWhile 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.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:41:31 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/LawEnforcementAgenciesNationwideCrackDownonSafetyBeltViolators.aspxDespite the highest safety belt-use rate ever recorded in the U.S., 48 million Americans still fail to buckle up, according to a recently released report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:02:52 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NEPAandNSCCiteWindowSafetyPrecautionsinLaunchofNationalWindowSafetyWeek.aspxWindows 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 (NFPA) and NSC.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:17:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilAwards.aspxNSC this week awarded its 2006 Green Cross for Safety Medal to DuPont and its Chairman and CEO Charles O. (Chad) Holliday, Jr. The award is the council´s highest recognition of corporations that have made safety a central part of their value system.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:07:30 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilandCDCTeamUptoImproveSafetyandHealthOutsidetheWorkplace.aspxNSC and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced plans to work jointly to improve the safety and health of the American public outside of the workplace.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:47 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NSCAnnouncesNewVicePresidentforInternationalAffairs.aspxNSC has announced the appointment of Leo Carey, Executive Director for Government Services, to the newly created position of Vice President, International Affairs.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:29:21 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AirBagSeatBeltSafetyCampaignApplaudsMississippiandAlaska.aspxMississippi 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.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:46:27 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Off-the-JobInjuriesOutpacingGainsinWorkplaceSafety.aspxNSC symposium to focus on promoting employee safety outside of work.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:26:28 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilandRain-XTeamUpfortheSeemoreSafetyCampaign.aspxThis Groundhog Day, NSC and Rain-X® are teaming up to launch the Seemore Safety Campaign.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:57:07 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilAssumesOwnershipofTexasSafetyAssociation.aspxThe Texas safety and health industry received a boost under a new agreement announced this week by NSC and Texas Safety Association.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:39:58 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/CookingUpKitchenSafety.aspxUnattended cooking remains the leading cause of U.S. home fires.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:15:45 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/ThanksgivingTrafficFatalityEstimates.aspxNSC estimates 610 people may die and 33,000 may be seriously injured in traffic crashes during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:28 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/TheCouncilElectsJohnsonJohnsonVicePresidentAtherWilliams,Jr,asBoardChairman.aspxNSC elected Johnson & Johnson Vice President for Worldwide Health & Safety Ather Williams, Jr., as chairman of its Board of Directors.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:10:01 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilAnnouncesExecutivePositions.aspxNSC President and CEO 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.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:34:52 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/InternationalTruckandBusSymposiumtoDiscuss.aspxThe International Large Truck and Bus Safety and Security Symposium, co-sponsored by NSC and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, is being held Nov. 14-16 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:48:56 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/ProfessionalTruckDriverOnlineTrainingProgramWinsBrandonHallExcellenceinLearningAward.aspxNSC’s web-based training partner, today announced they have received a Silver Excellence in Training Award for “Professional Truck Driver Online.”Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:44 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/InternationalGatheringof3,000SafetyandHealthExperts.aspxSafety and health experts challenged to make the world a safer place for workers and their families.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:05:50 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/BusinessesNeedtoHaveandUseaComprehensiveDisasterPlan.aspxNatural Disaster and terrorism planning key to employee safety and post-crisis business rebound and success.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:04:33 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2005DistinguishedServicetoSafetyAwardRecipientsHonored.aspxNSC announced today that seven safety professionals have been awarded its Distinguished Service to Safety Award.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:11:17 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/DuPontisNamedRecipientof2006GreenCrossforSafetyAward.aspxNSC announced today that it will award its 2006 Green Cross for Safety Medallion to DuPont.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:18:09 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/TheCouncilPartnerswiththeNationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth.aspxNSC and the Mine Safety and Health Administration announced today plans to renew an alliance to decrease injury and death in the mining industry.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:33:33 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilRenewsAllianceWiththeOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.aspxNSC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that they will continue a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:53:26 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilPartnersWithOrganizationstoAdvanceNationwideSafetyandHealthInitiatives.aspxNSC announced today that it will sign agreements with three organizations in an effort to further advance safety and health initiatives throughout the United States.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:58:21 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/EuropeanAgencyforSafetyandHealthatWorkAnnouncestheLaunchofaGlobalOSHInformationOnlinePortal.aspxThe 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.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:40 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/Work-RelatedStressEmergingasMajorGlobalOccupationalHealthHazard.aspxStress creating workplace hazard as damaging as chemical and biological hazards.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:16:36 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilAnnouncesJohnsonJohnson2005RobertWCampbellAwardWinner.aspxNSC announced today that Johnson & Johnson is the 2005 recipient of its Robert W. Campbell Award.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:29:56 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/VisionoftheXVIIthWorldCongressonSafetyandHealthatWork.aspxOccupational safety and health professionals, employers and workers in both the public and private sector, social security representatives, policymakers and administrators, representing over 110 countries, gathered in Orlando, Florida.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:36:15 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/TheConferenceBoardPartnersWithNationalSafetyCouncil.aspxThe Conference Board partners with NSC to promote business excellence through safety, health and environmental management.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:52:34 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NewStudyShows22MillionPeopleDieWorldwideofWork-RelatedAccidentsandOccupationalDiseases.aspxSome 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.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:58:18 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NewlyPublishedWorkplaceSafetyModelsHelpBusinessSafetyProfessionalsTellSafetyPaysStory.aspxTools 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 NSC's Journal of Safety Research.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:04:46 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/GlobalEconomicandHumanitarianIssuesTakeCenterStage.aspxEach year, an estimated 270 million occupational accidents and 160 million work-related illnesses are reported around the world.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:36:13 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/HealthandSafetyLeadersPraisetheINtroductionofSenateLegislation.aspxLegislation is best approach to reducing injurious and fatal falls among older adults.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:45:59 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/PhysicianGroupNationalSafetyCouncilIssueChillingListofDeadlyStatesforYouth-RelatedDrivingFatalities.aspxThe physician-led traffic safety advocacy group called End Needless Death on Our Roadways and NSC today issued a ranking of the deadliest states in the country for youth-related driving fatalities.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:39:46 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/CostsofPreventableInjuriesCrippling.aspxEach year, preventable injuries send nearly 27 million Americans to hospital emergency rooms for treatment and another 100,000 to early graves.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:48:03 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MemorialDayWeekendTrafficFatalitiesandDisablingInjuriesEstimates.aspxNSC 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.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:53:50 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/WorkersMemorialDayisApril28.aspxEach year, more than 5,000 people are killed and nearly four million people suffer disabling injuries on the job. These victims are being remembered today on Thursday, April 28, Workers Memorial Day.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:58:58 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalWindowSafetyWeekisApril24-30.aspxWindow and door industry promotes education about window safety.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:24:25 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AmazingASIMORobot,NationalSafetyCouncilandHondaTeamUptoProtectKids.aspxUnique video starring ASIMO seeks to reduce pedestrian injuries among children.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:23:45 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2005GreenCrossforSafetyMedallionPresentedtoLibertyMutualGroup.aspxLiberty Mutual Chairman, President and CEO Ted Kelly to accept award at New York Gala.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:37:00 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilHonors92CompaniesWith2004IndustryLeaderAwards.aspxNSC announced today that 92 companies have been awarded the NSC 2004 Industry Leader Awards for achieving the best safety performance in their industries.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:43:28 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilStudyShowsMissouriCouldSave$103Million.aspxThe 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.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:51:43 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilJoinsUSConsumerProductSafetyCommissiontoReduceElderlyFallsandInjuries.aspxSharp increase in falls among the elderly a priority issue for both organizations.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:59:51 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCounciltoHostInternationalGatheringofSafetyandHealthExperts.aspxThe 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.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:10:04 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilEstimatesNewYear'sTrafficFatalitiesCouldTop400.aspxSeatbelts, good sense could prevent most tragedies.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:17:33 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/2005RobertWCampbellAward-CallforApplications.aspxCompanies invited to compete in 2005 Robert W. Campbell Award. Call for applications issued.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:24:01 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilEstimates556DeathsPossibleOverThanksgivingHoliday.aspx"Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign seeks to cut those numbers.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:36:29 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilLaunchesPublicServiceCampaignonDrug-ImpairedDriving.aspxNSC has launched a Public Service Campaign to educate Americans about the hazards of drug-impaired driving.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:41:55 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilElectsDuPontExecutivetoBoardofDirectors.aspxEllen J. Kullman, Group Vice President - DuPont Safety & Protection, has been elected to the NSC Board of Directors.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:46:27 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NobleCorporationHonoredasFirstWinneroftheRobertWCampbellAward.aspxNSC today announced that Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE), 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.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:52:15 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/LibertyMutualGrouptoReceivePrestigiousSafetyLeadershipAward.aspxNSC to present 2005 Green Cross for Safety Medal to Liberty Mutual.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:15:10 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilElectsFiveNewDirectors.aspxNSC announced today the election of five new members of the Council's Board of Directors.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:21:36 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalSafetyCouncilElectsNewDelegates.aspxNSC announced today the election of 23 new members of the council's Board of Delegates.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:38:24 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/AmericansNotDoingEnoughtoEnsureSafeDriving.aspxNSC and Castrol® GTX™ Start Up™ release safety standards to help re-educate America's drivers about proper driving safety.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:06:39 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/SafetyIssuestoBeSpotlightedatCongressExpo.aspxNational 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 NSC Congress & Expo.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:14:56 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/ExxonMobilEnactsCellPhonePolicy.aspxNSC today 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.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:19:59 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/MemorialDayWeekendCrashFatalityEstimates.aspxNSC announced today that it estimates that 476 people may die in traffic crashes this Memorial Day holiday weekend.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:25:06 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NationalClickItorTicketCrackdownKicksOffonMay17.aspxNew survey shows 81% support seat belt crackdown; $30 million in ads starts today as new data show record increases in teen belt use following 2003 enforcement campaign.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:31:16 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/NewStudyFindingsSouthCarolinaYoungPeopleDyinginGreaterNumbers.aspxNew study documents only 26% seat belt use among young crash victims.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:36:35 GMThttp://www.nsc.org/Pages/WorkersMemorialDay.aspxEach 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.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:41:16 GMT