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Aachen, Germany – People with pacemakers may experience a device disruption when standing very close to common household appliances and electrical tools, as a result of the electric and magnetic fields generated by these items, according to a recent study from the RWTH Aachen University.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see new products, make new connections and learn new ideas at the 2017 NSC Texas Safety Conference & Expo, set to take place March 5-7 in Fort Worth.

Safety tools, including hard hat and tool tethers, and lighting products such as intrinsically safe flashlights help keep workers safe on jobsites across the country. And, according to industry insiders, there’s plenty to talk about.

An estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million U.S. workplaces every year, in an effort to protect against “insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays,” OSHA states.

Aurora, IL – Almost 9 out of 10 “young millennials” between the ages of 19 and 24 engage in at least one risky driving behavior, such as speeding, running red lights or texting, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Baltimore – An increase in eye injuries among preschool-aged children has been tied to laundry detergent pods, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University.

Monitoring your organization’s incident data can point to existing problems in need of immediate correction. Find out what your safety numbers are telling you with the free NSC Incident Rate Calculator – part of the National Safety Council’s Journey to Safety Excellence offerings.

Inspirational speakers will provide insight on how to overcome today’s toughest safety challenges as part of the 2017 NSC Texas Safety Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 5-7 in Fort Worth. Register today!