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NSC: Odds of dying from an opioid overdose now greater than in a crash

Itasca, IL — For the first time on record, the odds of dying from an unintentional opioid overdose in a given lifetime – 1 in 96 – are greater than the lifetime odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash – 1 in 103, according to a new analysis from the National Safety Council.

Last chance to save: NSC Southern Conference & Expo

Are you a safety professional looking for state-of-the-art educational opportunities and the chance to view new products and network with your colleagues? If so, you must attend the National Safety Council Southern Conference & Expo, scheduled for April 10-12 in New Orleans.

Don’t miss your chance to save on registration fees for the NSC Northeast Conference & Expo

The National Safety Council Northeast Conference & Expo is your chance to meet with like-minded environmental, safety and health professionals.

Deadlines extended: Nominate a safety star today

People who make our world safer deserve recognition for their work. Nominate safety professionals who make a difference for these National Safety Council awards.
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Save the Date: NSC Professional Safety Network/Divisions Spring Meeting

The best place to connect with and learn from safety professionals around the country is at the National Safety Council Professional Safety Network/Divisions Spring Meeting, scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Kansas City, MO.

Free webinar: ‘Diversity and Inclusion: Lip Service or Lifesaver’

Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords that we hear daily, but D&I plays a significant role in our workplaces.

Upcoming NSC Divisions events

The National Safety Council Professional Safety Network, also known as the NSC Divisions, invites all NSC members to start off the new year by attending one or more upcoming Divisions events.

NSC joins PAVE coalition to raise awareness of driver assistance technology

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has partnered with a nationwide coalition of organizations dedicated to raising public awareness about automated vehicles and the safety benefits of advanced driver assistance systems.
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CDC report on worker suicide calls for enhanced prevention strategies

Atlanta — Suicide prevention strategies for workers are needed to help mitigate rising workplace suicide rates, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

Public transportation is 10 times safer, analysis shows

Washington — A “modest” increase in public transportation use could help reduce traffic-related fatalities significantly, according to an analysis recently issued by the American Public Transportation Association and the Vision Zero Network.

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