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Schaumburg, IL – Many people don’t understand the information on sunscreen labels or use the product correctly, potentially raising their risk for skin cancer, according to the results of a survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology.

The National Safety Council, together with NIOSH, is scheduled to host a road safety Twitter chat on June 28 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Use the hashtag, “#DriveSafe4Life,” to join the conversation.

The 2016 NSC Congress & Expo is set to take place Oct. 15-21 in Anaheim, CA. Come see, firsthand, the latest safety solutions from more than 1,000 exhibiting companies.

National Safety Month is a great time to show your workers how much you care. Use the National Safety Council Employee Safety Perception Survey – free when you sign up for the Journey to Safety Excellence – to get everyone engaged in safety.

Preventable injuries claimed 136,053 lives in 2014 – a 57 percent increase since 1992, when deaths from preventable injuries were as low as they had been in 68 years, according to an analysis from the National Safety Council.

The focus of Week One of National Safety Month is “Stand Ready to Respond.” Being prepared in an emergency – a fire, flood or first aid situation – can help prevent injuries and save lives.

Inspirational speakers will provide insight on how to overcome today’s toughest safety challenges at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo.

In recognition of Older Americans Month in May, National Safety Council President and CEO Deborah A.P. Hersman blogged about the top risk to older Americans: falls.

This month in Safety+Health magazine, members of the National Safety Council Consulting Services Group discuss seven hazards they frequently spot and offer advice on preventing them.

Washington – As outdoor temperatures increase, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars.