Register onsite March 15-17 at The Woodlands Marriott Hotel & Conventions Center for the NSC 2010 Texas Safety Conference & Expo.

Share a 5-Minute Safety Talk on Employee Wellness with your employees and their families today.

The National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety is scheduled for April 14-15 in Houston.

“Injury Facts,” 2010 Edition, a complete reference source for safety statistics, is now available.

Find 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.

Help NSC achieve A Million Acts of Safety for 2010. To get you started, NSC compiled daily safety acts for the month of January.

The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Program invites children between the ages of 5 to 12-years-old to submit artwork for its poster contest.

NSC has three member-exclusive Webinars coming up that you don't want to miss. Not a member? Join today.

Give the gift of safety this holiday season. Share NSC Holiday Safety Fact Sheets with family, friends and co-workers.

The 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.

NSC has appointed Anne Gehring of Evanston, Ill., as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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

This 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.

Is 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.

The National Safety Council urges families and organizations to prepare for medical emergencies and natural disasters during National Preparedness Month this September.

National 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.

New study shows dramatic shift of children to back seat of vehicles has resulted in significant fatality reductions.

On 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 - the cause of 636,000 crashes and 2,600 deaths annually.

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

A 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.

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

“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.

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

NSC's new Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made great advances in protecting teen drivers.

NSC will launch its 2009 June National Safety Month with free enrollment in two popular online training courses, June 1-7 only...

NSC 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 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.

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.

NSC 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.

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...

NSC's 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, which recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in business performance, employee safety and health, and environmental responsibility.

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 today 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. As travel increases at the holidays, so too does the incidence of high risk behaviors, like drunk driving.

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

NSC 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.

NSC announced support for confirmation of positive drug screen results in transportation safety cases.

NSC 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.

NSC 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).

NSC has reaffirmed its public policy to support a national 21-year-old minimum legal drinking age.

The council announced adoption of a new public policy supporting the use of automated enforcement (red light cameras and speed cameras) for traffic safety.

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

NSC announced the election of two new members of its Board of Directors at the group's annual meeting, held in Anaheim, Calif.

NSC 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...

NSC 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. Both companies received the award at the opening session of NSC's 96th annual Congress & Expo, held in Anaheim.

NSC'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...

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 that begins at midnight on Friday, Aug. 29 and ends at midnight on Monday, Sept. 1, according to NSC estimates.

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

For 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.

NSC 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.

NSC 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...

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 (H. Res. 1225) 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 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...

NSC 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.

Recognizing National CPR and AED Awareness Week, NSC 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 NSC at a congressional briefing on this escalating crisis.

“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.

More 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.

NSC President and CEO Alan McMillan today announced his retirement, effective February 15. McMillan has served the National Safety Council for more than 15 years.

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

NSC announced the recipients of its 2007 Distinguished Service to Safety Awards, honoring eight individuals for their service to the field of safety.

NSC 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.

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.

NSC 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.

Joseph 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.

NSC has announced Delta Air Lines as the 2008 Green Cross for Safety Medal recipient.

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 in the United States...

As 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...

NSC announced today that Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) is the 2007 recipient of the Robert W. Campbell Award.

According 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.

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.

NSC 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.

When 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.

Winners 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.

Midas 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.”

NSC 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.

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

NSC 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.

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 and the company bottom line is rapidly 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 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.

U.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.

John 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.

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 (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).

NSC 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.

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, according to a recently released report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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 (NFPA) and NSC.

NSC 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.

NSC 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.

NSC 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.

NSC symposium to focus on promoting employee safety outside of work.

This Groundhog Day, NSC and Rain-X® are teaming up to launch the Seemore Safety Campaign.

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

Unattended cooking remains the leading cause of U.S. home fires.

NSC 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.

NSC 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.

The 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.

NSC’s web-based training partner, today announced they have received a Silver Excellence in Training Award for “Professional Truck Driver Online.”

Safety and health experts challenged to make the world a safer place for workers and their families.

Natural Disaster and terrorism planning key to employee safety and post-crisis business rebound and success.

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

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.

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

NSC announced today that Johnson & Johnson is the 2005 recipient of its Robert W. Campbell Award.

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.

NSC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that they will continue a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces.

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

Occupational 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.

The Conference Board partners with NSC to promote business excellence through safety, health and environmental management.

Stress creating workplace hazard as damaging as chemical and biological hazards.

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 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.

Legislation is best approach to reducing injurious and fatal falls among older adults.

The 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.

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. These victims are being remembered today on Thursday, April 28, Workers Memorial Day.

Window and door industry promotes education about window safety.

Unique video starring ASIMO seeks to reduce pedestrian injuries among children.

Liberty Mutual Chairman, President and CEO Ted Kelly to accept award at New York Gala.

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.

Sharp increase in falls among the elderly a priority issue for both organizations.

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.

Seatbelts, good sense could prevent most tragedies.

Companies invited to compete in 2005 Robert W. Campbell Award. Call for applications issued.

"Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign seeks to cut those numbers.

NSC has launched a Public Service Campaign to educate Americans about the hazards of drug-impaired driving.

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

NSC 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.

NSC to present 2005 Green Cross for Safety Medal to Liberty Mutual.

NSC announced today the election of five new members of the Council's Board of Directors.

NSC announced today the election of 23 new members of the council's Board of Delegates.

NSC and Castrol® GTX™ Start Up™ release safety standards to help re-educate America's drivers about proper driving safety.

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 NSC Congress & Expo.

NSC 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.

NSC announced today that it estimates that 476 people may die in traffic crashes this Memorial Day holiday weekend.

New 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.

New study documents only 26% seat belt use among young crash victims.

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.