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Itasca, IL — Recognizing a public need for easy access to data, the National Safety Council has digitized its annual Injury Facts chartbook – now in its 98th year – to create a new, easily updatable online platform that gives an early look at emerging issues, puts data in historical context and helps Americans understand what their safety priorities should be.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for four of its prestigious safety awards: the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, the Marion Martin Award, the Community Advancement Award, and the Rising Stars of Safety Award.

Aurora, CO — Anxiety, depression and fatigue increase women’s risk of getting hurt at work, according to a recent study from the Colorado School of Public Health’s Center for Health, Work and Environment.

OSHA estimates that, in the United States, 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces. These safety devices play a critical role in worker protection.

The safety tool and lighting industries encompass a wide range of equipment. Nevertheless, these products, including tool lanyards, electrical volt detectors and LED floodlights, have one thing in common: keeping workers safe.

Washington — Drowsy driving contributes to about 10 percent of all motor vehicle-related crashes, exceeding federal estimates by nearly eightfold, according to newly released research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Itasca, IL — An estimated 40,100 motor vehicle-related deaths occurred in 2017, according to preliminary data from the National Safety Council – a 1 percent decrease that is “not necessarily an indication of progress as much as a leveling off” of the sharpest two-year increase in 53 years.

Santa Ana, CA — California law permits prosecutors to seek civil penalties against employers facing accusations of workplace safety violations under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act, the state’s Supreme Court has ruled.

Join the National Safety Council in the Big Easy this spring! The 2018 NSC Southern Safety Conference & Expo is set to take place April 11-13 in New Orleans. Advance registration pricing ends March 2. Register today so you don’t miss out on this great deal!

In 2017, National Safety Council members helped us reach program milestones and push the envelope with our research, advocacy and education initiatives.