News from NDSC!

National Farm Safety & Health Week!
Announcements, NDSC NewsThis week, September 18-24 is National Farm Safety & Health Week. The theme for the 79th annual event is “Protecting Agriculture’s Future.” Agriculture is a leading industry in North Dakota, creating almost one-fourth of the state’s employment and 26,000 farms and ranches stretching across the state.

NDSC to host Safetember Celebration
Announcements, NDSC NewsBringing together more than 16 safety partner organizations, the NDSC is hosting this FREE community and member event. Don’t miss the North Dakota National Guard bringing in a Black Hawk helicopter for the day.

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS
Announcements, NDSC NewsSchool 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.
National Safety Council News
- Need a pick-me-up? Try using self-affirmations, researchers say
- Stressed out? Visit an art gallery or museum
- Young adults relying on cannabis as a sleep aid, study finds
- Study looks at how length and frequency of walks impact health
- NSC: Simple acts can save lives on the roads this holiday season
- Good sleep promotes ‘brain resilience,’ research shows
- Indoor surfaces may act as ‘sponges’ for hazardous chemicals
- Poor dental health may be a precursor to other health problems
- FDA: Don’t use anti-choking devices
- NSC urges people to drive safely over Thanksgiving weekend
- The dangers of vaping: New resources for teens and adults
- Pain in your knees or back? It might be your hip, researchers say
- ‘Exercise snacks’ may boost heart health among inactive people
- Arthritis in your knees? These activities may help
- Survey finds many people prioritize their cellphone over their safety

