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Congress & Expo
For nearly 100 years, the National Safety Council’s Congress & Expo has been the world’s premier annual
event for safety, health and environmental professionals. We’ve worked closely with the safety community to
improve the event even more this year! Don’t miss what’s new, including the Executive Forum, Leadership Keynote,
Career Center, and more…
Supervision Key to Kids’ Pool Safety
Swimming is a great way for children to find relief from the heat and get some exercise. But a day at the pool is no
time to forget about safety – even with a lifeguard on duty. Learn more...
International Symposium on
Distracted Driving
The National Safety Council and Nationwide Insurance will sponsor an International Symposium on Distracted Driving, Oct. 14-15 in Arlington, Virginia. The symposium will seek solutions to an urgent and escalating safety issue: driving while distracted, which accounts for a significant portion of today's motor vehicle-related injuries and deaths. Learn more...
Summer Tips to Beat the Heat
For most of the country, the threat of heat-related overexertion escalates in July, especially for anyone working
in the summer sun. When temperatures are more than 10°F above average for several days in a row, it’s easy to suffer
from dehydration or sunburn without even realizing the change.
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Have a safe trip
If your family is like many in America, summer fulfills the promise of the long-awaited family vacation.
To some, packing up the kids and heading out on the open road is a yearly ritual. For others, it may be a
first-time adventure. Either way, make sure safety is a priority before even pulling out of your driveway.
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NSC Focuses on Future Safety Professionals
The National Safety Council has launched two initiatives aimed at future safety professionals. Full-time college
students pursuing safety careers now can sign up for a free National Safety Council membership. Student member benefits
will include opportunities to network with seasoned safety and health leaders, stay current on industry news, and tap
into the Council’s more than 95 years of safety knowledge and experience.
The Council also launched a Faculty Portal for college and university faculty who teach future safety professionals.
Once registered, faculty will be able to order desk copies of books, access a complete list of NSC Press books, and obtain
industry news.
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