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FEMA: Only half of Americans have emergency plans for family

Washington – Do you know what you and your family would do in case of an emergency? If you don’t, you’re not the only one.

Concussion effects linger in young athletes: study

Eugene, OR – High school athletes who experience a concussion may hinder their recovery if they return to action within 60 days, according to a study from the University of Oregon.

U.S. road safety not on par with other countries, researchers say

Ann Arbor, MI – The United States has improved its road safety but still lags behind Sweden, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, according to a study from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Push back school start times, pediatricians say

Elk Grove Village, IL – More Z’s could equal more A’s for teen students.
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Mississippi, Tennessee drink the most sugar-sweetened beverages: study

Atlanta – Many people enjoy drinking soda, fruit drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages. However, people in certain parts of the country might consume these drinks more than other people.

Drive safely this Labor Day weekend

NSC estimates 395 people will be killed – and 42,300 more will be injured – in car crashes during the holiday weekend.

Mobile app now available for 2014 Congress & Expo attendees

Make the most of your time at the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo with the C&E mobile app.

‘Picture’ your workers in an NSC video presentation

The men and women employed by National Safety Council member organizations work hard – and safely.
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Commuters who drive to work weigh more: study

London – People who commute to work by walking, biking or taking public transportation weigh less than those who commute by car or motorcycle, according to a new study.

NIOSH, OSHA release temp-worker guidance document

Washington – Staffing firms and host employers looking to better protect temporary workers from job hazards can now review recommended practices in a guidance document issued Aug. 25 by NIOSH and OSHA.

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