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NSC Congress & Expo: Register by Aug. 15

Deadline for early registration to NSC’s 2008 Congress & Expo is Aug. 15 – your chance to save costs yet still attend this exceptional learning opportunity. We hope you’ll join us, Sept. 19-26 in Anaheim, Calif., and network with other professionals who share your passion for safety and health. Learn more.
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Summer Bugging You?

Whether at work or play, summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, time outside comes with a set of hazards, including increased risk of illness due to ticks and mosquitoes. This year’s heavy rainfall and flooding in some areas of the country may lead to a bumper crop of mosquitoes, including the variety that carries West Nile virus. Learn 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. Learn more...

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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