School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.
According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States lagged behind most other high-income countries in saving lives on U.S. roads
Governor Doug Burgum has proclaimed June Safety Month here in North Dakota. The summer season is a time of increased rates of unintentional injuries and deaths and it’s an appropriate time to focus attention on injury risks and prevention.
With Memorial Day being one of the most dangerous driving weekends of the year, NSC urges all people who choose to drive to plan ahead and practice safe driving behaviors. Memorial Day extends from 6 p.m. Friday, May 27, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 30.
During this Critical Issues presentation “Evaluating Your Company’s Industrial Hygiene Program” we will review those assessment and management elements required by OSHA for a successful industrial hygiene program.
This year, we handed out 54 awards to companies and individuals representing multiple industries including transportation, manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas. View pictures of our Awards Banquet and all the winners.
The North Dakota Safety Council is excited to have three new training options this spring. Staying on the cutting edge of what businesses need while promoting safer workplaces, homes and communities remain central to the NDSC’s mission.
It’s National Poison Prevention Week March 20-26. Children are especially vulnerable, 45% of all poisoning involves children under the age of 6. Learn some of the dangers to watch out for as we enter spring.
The 2021 fatality total is a slight increase from 100 traffic fatalities in North Dakota in 2020 and 2019.
Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota are increasing patrols during the impaired driving enforcement campaign through March 31 in an effort to save more lives.
