Tag: National Safety Council

MobileHelp® Joins National Safety Council to Put Spotlight on Fall Prevention during National Safety Month

Stuart Mitchell

To address the fact that falls remain the No. 1 cause of preventable death for adults age 65 and older, MobileHelp®, a leader in mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (mPERS) and health management solutions, has joined with the National Safety Council (NSC) to promote fall prevention through safer environments at home and on the go. During National Safety Month, MobileHelp will work with NSC to highlight fall prevention through a special series of broadcast interviews on Thursday, June 14, designed to educate people on the scope of the problem and…

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NSC Alerts Employers to 6 Areas of Safety Concern for Employees

Stuart Mitchell

In recognition of Workers’ Memorial Day last month, the National Safety Council has drawn attention to six areas of safety concern for U.S. employees. “Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to remember those who lost their lives on the job, to reflect on lessons learned and to bolster our commitment to worker safety,” said Mark P. Vergnano, chairman of the National Safety Council Board and president and CEO of The Chemours Company. “We believe every injury is preventable, and by drawing attention to these critical areas we can improve employee…

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NADA Partners with National Safety Council on Vehicle Recall Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council is pleased to have a new partner in support of its Check To Protect campaign, which educates the public about the importance of addressing open vehicle recalls. The National Automobile Dealers Association announced its support of Check To Protect at its annual show in Las Vegas. Wes Lutz, the incoming NADA chairman, will be the first automobile dealer to join forces with the campaign by promoting CheckToProtect.org on his website and during interactions with customers. In addition, Lutz – whose Extreme Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram dealership is located in…

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Mediaplanet Gives Parents a Helping Hand With Their Biannual Childhood Safety Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Mediaplanet announces the distribution of its biannual cross-platform edition of “Childhood Safety,” which aims to address safety issues surrounding children while also empowering parents with the information they need to take preemptive measures against these issues. It will specifically look to address holiday safety concerns, in accordance with the upcoming winter events, as well as year-round issues involving poison, furniture, infant sleep-space, travel and internet use. The print component of “Childhood Safety” was distributed within USA Today, with a circulation of approximately 250,000 and an estimated readership of 750,000. It…

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NSC Launches video in next part of its #StopEverydayKillers Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

One in four Americans has been directly impacted by the opioid crisis, but 40% still do not consider it to be a health and safety threat to their family, according to recent National Safety Council poll results. In an attempt to end this persistent indifference, the Council today released a powerful short film that brings opioid users face to face with those who have been personally impacted by the worst drug crisis in recorded U.S. history. The video, titled Facing an Everyday Killer, is part of the Council’s Stop Everyday…

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