News from NDSC!

Announcing Our 2021 Safety & Health Award Winners
Announcements, NDSC NewsThis 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.

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.
National Safety Council News
- 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
- The majority of kids’ calories come from ultraprocessed foods, data shows
- For these roadway users, roundabout exits are extra dangerous

