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NSC Holds “Call to Action” on Capitol Hill
The National Safety Council released new data on the escalating issue of older adult falls at a
Congressional briefing May 7 in Washington, D.C. Falls are now the leading cause of injury deaths
among Americans 65 and older. The briefing included a panel of experts to discuss the impact of
falls on the elderly, the escalating cost to our nation’s health care system, and the steps needed
to deal with this crisis. Learn More…
National Safety Council 2008 Green Cross for Safety Medal Presented to Delta Air Lines
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council presented its 2008 Green Cross for Safety Medal to Delta
Air Lines and its Chief Executive Officer Richard H. Anderson at a dinner hosted by the Boeing Company
at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, April 30. Learn More…
NSC Statement re: Hands-Only CPR
The National Safety Council’s First Aid, CPR and AED courses always have followed the most current
American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
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Avoid Cubicle Catastrophes!
Excerpted from Feb., 2008, Safety + Health While the office setting lacks drill presses, band saws and other
obvious risks that we equate with workplace safety, thousands of working Americans are injured in offices every
year. Perhaps the biggest risk is not being aware of risks: not realizing the potential dangers associated with
some common office features that can lead to injuries or even death.
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Make a Difference this June during National Safety Month
'Make a Difference' is the theme of the National Safety Council’s 2008 observance of National Safety
Month -- an opportunity to educate Americans about an alarming increase in accidental deaths, and promote safe
and healthy behaviors in all aspects of our lives. This June, National Safety Month will address injury prevention
in some areas with the greatest risks, in the workplace, on the road and in our homes and communities. Find out
what you can do to prepare your organization for the first week of National Safety Month, June 2-6, at our
NSM Planner’s Page. Check back frequently in the weeks ahead, as we add
more downloadable tools and information.
