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Washington – Use of safety belts continues to increase, as the rate of deaths of unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants has decreased, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate motor vehicle deaths were 8 percent higher in 2015 than in 2014 – the largest year-over-year percent increase in 50 years.

Join NSC this April as it observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month – the perfect time to “Take Back Your Drive.”

The National Safety Council Texas Safety Conference & Expo – an annual event for safety professionals – is set to take place March 20-22 in San Antonio.

Washington – Despite what they believe, most Americans aren’t making the diet and fitness choices that can help protect them from cancer, according to the results of a survey conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Newcastle upon Tyne, England – Increased awareness and targeted interventions may help improve return-to-work outcomes for workers who undergo total knee replacement procedures, according to a recent study from Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University in England.

Washington – The number of people killed in traffic crashes during the first nine months of 2015 increased 9.3 percent from the same time period the previous year, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The goal of a safety program is to keep workers free from harm. But the impact is far greater when workers feel their employer truly cares about their safety and well-being.

Show your organization’s commitment to safety by becoming a sponsor of the Green Cross for Safety awards dinner, scheduled for May 12 at Swissotel in Chicago.

Dublin – Recent research shows that smoking bans appear to be having a positive health effect, helping to reduce heart disease among smokers and non-smokers alike.