Parents rank texts, phone calls and children in the back seat as the top three driving distractions, according to a new survey released today from the National Safety Council and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) Emergency Responder Safety Institute. While backseat…
Windows rank as one of the top five hidden hazards in the home. Falls from windows are more common than people might think. According to a report by SafeKids Worldwide, an average of eight children age 5 and younger die and more…
With the pandemic forcing a new era in workplace safety, NSC urges employers to take a broader approach to addressing workplace impairment, which can include mental distress. Itasca, IL – A National Safety Council survey released today shows 90% of…
The COVID-19 aid package passed by Congress Monday night provides relief on another front: ending surprise medical bills. Those are the bills you get when an out-of-network medical provider unexpectedly renders your care. The new measure puts an end to making…
At the pandemic’s start, many of us stumbled into a new way of life that necessitated eating every meal at home with just those who lived there. About 80 percent of Americans say they’ve made at least one change in…
For almost a year, many Americans have been wearing cloth face coverings to limit the spread of the coronavirus—but without clear guidelines on which types or brands of consumer masks are best. That changed this week with the publication of…
Whether you’re cycling more because of the pandemic or simply thinking of getting back on your bike for the physical and mental benefits of riding, one thing is certain: You should be wearing a helmet. But if you’re dusting off…
Vehicles made by 19 different automakers have been recalled to replace frontal airbags on the driver’s side or passenger’s side, or both in what NHTSA has called “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history.” The airbags, made…
Once the temperature starts dropping outside, you should take measures inside to keep your pipes warm and water running. Research conducted by the Building Research Council at the University of Illinois shows that the “temperature alert threshold” is 20° F,…
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council is encouraged by today’s report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicating that 10 automakers have delivered ahead of schedule on a voluntary agreement made in 2016 to equip nearly all new…
