News from NDSC!

Put Sleep First. Drowsy Driving is Dangerous!
Announcements, NDSC NewsLess than 6 hours of sleep triples your risk of falling asleep while driving! Drowsy driving is just as dangerous as driving under the influence. Like alcohol, sleepiness can slow down your reaction time, decrease awareness of your surroundings, impair judgement, and increase your risk of crashing which could harm yourself and others.

How YOU Can Ensure Kids Are Safe Around School Buses
Announcements, NDSC NewsIn North Dakota, 40,000+ children ride a school bus every day. Few things are more important than ensuring that those students, who range in age from pre-K to seniors in high school, get to and from school safely. October 18-22 is National School Bus Safety Week.

Top 10 Workplace Safety Hazards Announced
Announcements, NDSC NewsThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2021. North Dakota’s top numbers differ slightly. Fall protection is number one but general machine guarding and protective systems for trenching and excavating follow that.
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?

