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Tape measures and hammers can be dangerous objects if dropped. That’s where tool tethers come in. And for workers who use knives to open boxes or perform other tasks, safety knives are available to help prevent potentially devastating cuts. Here, safety experts discuss what’s new in tool tethers, tools and safety knives.

Make plans today to join the National Safety Council Divisions at the 2020 NSC Spring Divisions Meeting, set for March 11 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the 2020 NSC Northeast Conference & Expo.

Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of on-the-job injuries. Join the National Safety Council at 10 a.m. Central on Dec. 3 for a webinar on “Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Strategies for Identifying and Reducing Risks.”

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council estimates 417 people may be killed and another 47,500 may be seriously injured in car crashes during the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday period. Compared with last year, the fatality estimate is down nearly 4%, which is in line with an estimated drop in overall motor vehicle deaths in the United States.

Darien, IL — Have you ever thought to yourself, “One more episode before bed”? If so, you’re not alone, according to the results of a recent survey that show 88% of U.S. adults have sacrificed sleep time to watch multiple episodes of a TV show or streaming series.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has a new chair of its board of directors, as well as 11 new members, the council announced Nov. 12.

Join the National Safety Council at 11 a.m. Central on Nov. 12 to learn how to use the new NSC Opioids at Work Employer Toolkit.

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Washington — The number of fatalities on the nation’s roadways declined in 2018 for the second straight year, and the trend is on pace to continue in 2019, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The 2020 National Safety Council Northeast Conference & Expo will be returning to Pittsburgh March 11-13. Registration opens Nov. 5.