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New app offers info on safety, side effects of herbal products

Bethesda, MD — Got a question about the possible adverse health effects of ingesting chamomile? What about how lavender affects your body? Tea tree oil? A new mobile app may help you get some answers.

Sneak peek: ‘Best in Show’ New Product Showcase Awards

This year, more than 100 innovative safety solutions will be on display in the New Product Showcase area at the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 20-26 in Houston. Which products will be named “Best in Show"?

Thanks for a great National Safety Month

The National Safety Council hopes you joined us in celebrating National Safety Month this June and made at least one change for safety.

Engage with more than 1,100 exhibitors at the 2018 NSC Congress & Expo

Don’t miss the opportunity to interact with more than 1,100 exhibitors at the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo, set to take place Oct. 20-26 in Houston.
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NSC urges focused driving over Fourth of July holiday

Itasca, IL — About 164 people may be killed in roadway crashes during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period, and an additional 18,600 may be seriously injured, according to estimates from the National Safety Council.

Join the National Safety Council Women’s Caucus

Are you interested in supporting the role of women in safety? Join the Women’s Caucus at the National Safety Council.

Fire Prevention Week 2018: ‘Look. Listen. Learn.’

Quincy, MA — The National Fire Protection Association has announced the theme for its Fire Prevention Week 2018 campaign: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere.”

As Fourth of July approaches, hand surgeons urge caution with fireworks

Chicago — “All fireworks are inherently dangerous.” That’s the message the American Society for Surgery of the Hand is urging people to keep in mind this Fourth of July.
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Trends in … hand protection

Work-related hand injuries are common: In 2014, 36,540 wrist injuries and 119,810 hand injuries requiring days away from work were recorded, according to the 2017 edition of “Injury Facts,” a National Safety Council chartbook.

Trends in … spill containment and absorbents

Workplace spills, whether oil- or chemical-related, require immediate attention.

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