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MSHA to Observe ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ on May 17
Announcements, NDSC NewsIn an effort to raise awareness and prevent additional deaths in the industry, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will observe Stand Down to Save Lives day on May 17
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2022 Award Winners
Announcements, NDSC News, UncategorizedThis year, we handed out 86 awards to companies and individuals representing multiple industries including transportation, manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas.
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Double Down on Distraction Free Driving
Announcements, NDSC NewsDistracted driving is vastly underreported as a factor in a crash due to driver hesitancy to report.
National Safety Council News
- Bug off!
- For kids and teens, less sleep may mean higher blood pressure
- Boating safety: Wear a life jacket
- Let’s play pickleball!
- Prediabetes: What causes it?
- Lightning: When it’s time to bolt
- NSC: 599 people may die in traffic crashes over the July 4 weekend
- Curbing consumption of ultraprocessed foods may improve brain health
- Fire safety group shares tips for charging EVs at home
- Drowning deaths up sharply, especially among young kids: CDC
- Flavored vapes could spawn ‘new wave of chronic diseases,’ researchers warn
- ‘Huff and puff’ your way to a longer life, researchers say
- More stairs, longer life? Researchers find big health benefits
- ‘Blowing off steam’ may not be the best way to handle your anger
- Let’s all drive safely this Memorial Day weekend, NSC says