News from NDSC!

Variety of New Courses Underway at NDSC
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe 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.

National Poison Prevention Week
Announcements, NDSC NewsIt'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.

101 Fatalities on North Dakota roads in 2021
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe 2021 fatality total is a slight increase from 100 traffic fatalities in North Dakota in 2020 and 2019.
National Safety Council News
- 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
- The majority of kids’ calories come from ultraprocessed foods, data shows
- For these roadway users, roundabout exits are extra dangerous
- Use of 7-OH linked to serious illnesses, poison centers warn
- Study finds many kids ride unbuckled or in the wrong car seat – with deadly consequences
- Nicotine pouches a serious poisoning risk for young kids, study finds
- Study asks: How big a distraction are cellphones for teen drivers?

