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Since its launch in 1919, this publication has kept the safety community informed on what is now known as the National Safety Council Congress & Expo.

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski reminisces about attending her first National Safety Council Congress & Expo, in 2001.

New York — Do you zone out behind the wheel? Results of a recent survey show 27% of U.S. drivers admit to doing so, earning them the nickname “zombie drivers.”

Dallas — Working long shifts can dramatically increase the risk of stroke, especially when those long schedules stretch over a decade or more, results of a recent study led by French researchers show.

Washington — Health-related workplace absenteeism during the 2017-2018 flu season peaked at its highest level in four seasons and surpassed the epidemic threshold in January and February, according to a recently released report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Darien, IL — Basic employer interventions such as educating workers about the importance of sleep and sharing strategies to improve it may result in better sleep habits, increased productivity and reduced absenteeism, a recent review of research concludes.

Athens, GA — If your heavy workload leaves you exhausted, you may be more likely to engage in some unhealthy behaviors that can lead to weight gain, a recent study suggests.

David Stumbo shares how he got into the EHS field.

“One of the most common reasons why people don’t intercede or share safety with someone else is they believe or convince themselves that nothing is going to happen,” says motivational safety speaker John Drebinger, who offers tips for giving workers the “self-motivation to take action and help others live safely.”