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Teens still distracted behind the wheel, NSC survey shows

Teens are willing to engage in unsafe driving behaviors, including talking on a cell phone and texting while behind the wheel, even though consequences from those risks are well-established, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the National Safety Council.

New from the Campbell Institute: white paper on worker well-being

A true safety and health culture relies on a strong safety program and worker well-being, according to a new white paper from the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council.

Worker misclassification

Worker advocates say misclassifying employees as independent contractors allows employers to shirk responsibilities for providing government-mandated worker protections – including a safe and healthy workplace.

Truckers and technology: Will electronic logging devices lead to safer roads?

Federal officials say requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers to use electronic logging devices to record their hours of service – a mandate set to begin in December 2017 – will reduce fatigue-related crashes.
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Trends in … fall protection

Falls are a common cause of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employers whose workers are exposed to fall hazards are responsible for ensuring not only that those workers have appropriate fall protection, but also that they’re trained on how to use it. Here, fall protection industry insiders describe what’s new in the field and why it’s important to remember that fall protection can be more intricate than meets the eye.

Want to know more about the ‘Journey’?

Thinking about joining the “Journey to Safety Excellence,” but want to know more before you do?

Stress could cancel out the benefits of eating ‘good fats’: study

Columbus, OH – Even if you choose to eat “good” fats as part of a healthy diet, stress can cancel out their benefits, according to research from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

NSC announces winners of 2016 Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award

The National Safety Council has announced the winners of its 2016 Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award.
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NSC, American Staffing Association release case study on safety of temporary workers

The National Safety Council and the Alexandria, VA-based American Staffing Association recently partnered on a case study that details the safety obligations staffing agencies and host employers have regarding temporary workers.

Five free tools and resources to improve workplace safety

The “Journey to Safety Excellence” website can help you keep your team safe. When you sign up, you’ll gain free access to three National Safety Council safety measurement tools, hundreds of e-resources and an “Ask Us” feature.

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