will be in Dallas at our Chapter Office on December 7-10. Register TODAY online or email/call the Texas Chapter Office: texas@nsc.org 972-250-4482 or toll-free at 888-222-4143.
Texas Members...if you haven't already done so...
implement a Corporate Cell Phone Ban. Driver distractions cost the U.S. economy $3.58 billion a month. In an effort to protect businesses and their bottom line, many employers are implementing corporate cell phone bans. Corporate cell phone bans protect employees and their families both on and off the job. For assistance in implementing a corporate-wide policy that bans cell phone talking and texting while driving, contact your Texas Chapter at 888-222-4143 or texas@nsc.org
The 2010 Texas Safety Conference & Expo
will take place March 15-17, Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands (north of Houston). Plan ahead to attend!!
Don't be left in the dust when professionals from Texas and the Gulf Coast area gather for the regional Safety, Health and Environmental event of the year.
The Texas Safety Conference & Expo (TSCE) embodies the National Safety Council's (NSC) prominence as a leader in making the world safer. This prominence is not lost on our attendees, who know they will enjoy top-notch education, networking opportunities, and exhibitors' products and services.
At a time when it is just as crucial to retain your current customers as it is to find new customers, the NSC 2010 TSCE is a must!
Booth space is limited! Reserve your booth today by contacting Bill Steinbach at 630.775.2403/william.steinbach@nsc.org or Corey Black at 630.775.2339/corey.black@nsc.org
For continual updates on our upcoming 2010 TSCE, please go to www.nsctexexpo.com
Texas Members Know...
that aligning yourself with the National Safety Council is aligning yourself with the world’s leading safety and health resource. More than 97 years of safety experience stands behind every NSC course and product. Knowledgeable instructors and consultants average 30+ years of hands-on safety industry experience as well as CSP and ASP certifications. More than 53,000 member organizations — we tap into our member network for insight on safety issues and access to unique safety solutions.
FYI….
*One motor vehicle crash can cost your company $50,000 — NSC driver training costs as little as $11.
*OSHA fines can cost you up to $70,000 —NSC compliance training is as low as $99.
*The average cost of 1 fatal workplace injury, is $1,270,000 — an NSC
Advanced Safety Certificate shows you have the knowledge and skills
to build safety into your business
*250,000 people die of heart attacks each year —aren’t your employees’ lives worth $55 of First Aid and CPR training?
*The equivalent of a classroom full of teens is killed in motor vehicle crashes each day.
*Organizations utilizing the NSC Safety Barometer reduce OSHA incident rates by 0.65 point — how many injuries could your company prevent?
*The average company pays $822 per employee annually for off-the-job injuries. Our Family Safety & Health quarterly magazine costs less than $3.20 per employee annually (based on 1,000+ annual subscriptions, member pricing).
*Awards motivate performance improvement by up to 24% — Use NSC Safety Awards to inspire safe behavior
*Co-branding your product or service with the NSC establishes your company as a safety leader
*Production time lost due to off-the-job injuries totaled 225 million days
— help keep employees safe away from the workplace (time lost in 2007 for injuries occurring in 2007).
*For every $1 invested in safety there is a $3 to $6 return.
Texas knows about investing in safety...it is one of the best insurance policy's they can have in order to reduce accidental injury and/or death in and off the worksite.
Hey Texas Members - Just How Good is Your Safety Program?
To help companies find the strengths and weaknesses of their safety programs, the National Safety Council offers a series of standardized safety surveys.These surveys collect feedback about the quality of the company’s safety program directly from the employees. Surveys of this type provide a leading indicator of safety program improvement. The benefits of using surveys -
■ The surveys give a more accurate and timely indicator of safety program quality than other safety metrics.
■ They sort strengths and weaknesses and automatically create a prioritized action plan for improvement.
■ They add to company employee involvement initiatives.
■ They set a baseline against which to measure future improvement.
■ They are relatively straightforward and non-intrusive compared with other measurement tools and interventions.
■ Employees generally recognize the name of the National Safety Council and trust it as neutral intermediary.
So contact your Texas Chapter now at texas@nsc.org 972-250-4482 or toll-free at 888-222-4143 to get a “tune-up” to see if your safety program is running properly on all cylinders.
Texas Members …NSC is on YouTube & Facebook
The NSC recently created a YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/NatlSafetyCouncil . The channel currently houses two videos: “Support Safety” and “Death by Cell Phone.” Since posting “Death by Cell Phone” on May 5, we have received more than 10,000 views.
Please help us get the word out on distracted driving by promoting this channel and the “Death by Cell Phone” video. Both videos are to be shared with everyone. The channel provides a method for downloading the native video file in case there are companies that want to share it with their employees.
NSC on Facebook
The NSC now has a presence on Facebook. To join our group, please search National Safety Council and become a “fan.”
The Facebook account has been used to promote our Claritin Clear to Drive Pledge and YouTube channel, and to remind people not to text or talk on a cell phone while driving.
Steering Friends Right - Facebook
This teen-driven, public awareness campaign provides an outlet for teens to speak up on teen driving safety. Teens can upload videos and photos to share with other teens on safe driving. They can share their personal stories, encourage others to drive safely and help us lobby for GDL legislation.
FREE Webinars - Just Register!!
That's right Texas members...FREE Webinars!! Save on travel and training expenses... learn from safety and health leaders anywhere with an internet connection. Presenters answer your questions directly live.
Register online or call Customer Service at 800-621-7619
We all know that today's economic climate is most challenging as we face the many day-to-day safety and health concerns before us. It is in these uncertain times that we need to pay close attention to making safety an integral operating element in and off the work-site.
Remember, your Texas Chapter is your partner who supports your need in making effective and productive safety conscious decisions affecting your workforce.
If you have any questions and/or concerns, or a need to discuss any of our products or services, or you would just like us to stop-by and visit your operation, please do not hesitate to call upon us.
Your NSC - A More Defined Role!!
Our new "mission statement" reflects your Council's diversity on how it daily serves the safety and health demands of our ever-changing world. It states - "The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes, communities and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy."
Our "Vision" has more clarity of purpose and accountability - to save 10,000 lives and prevent 1,000,000 injuries over the next five years.
It is good for all of us to remember here in Texas of our commitment and challenge to "make a difference" and thereby making this world a "safer place" to live and work.
"Safety Ambassador" - A Call to Action for all Texans
This past September, the National Safety Council debuted its "Safety Ambassador" program - a grassroots effort to involve individuals as safety educators in their own communities - at its 96th annual Congress & Expo in Anaheim, California. The Safety Ambassador program provides volunteers with the tools they need to help friends, neighbors, co-workers and other associates learn more about the leading causes of accidental death and injury and how to keep them stay safe. Its an outreach program focusing on motor vehicle safety, falls prevention, unintentional drug overdose, and overexertion. Whether directly, or indirectly, each of us has been touched by these issues. Yet, the injuries and deaths caused in these areas are preventable.
Change can happen, but the Council cant do it alone. Your Texas Chapter needs your help. Please talk to your local businesses, your friends, and your family. We need you to help them understand how they can stay safe behind the wheel, in your community, and while at home. And, were giving you the materials you need to be successful. Our Safety Ambassador kit enables anyone to advocate for safety. The program contains everything you need - posters, tip sheets, and presentations. These materials are for you to use and share. By going to its website - www.safetyambassador.nsc.org - you can download the kit or request the CD when you register to participate. Participating is easy. This is a free program with no requirements. It really is just about making the world safer.
For more information, e-mail or call your Texas Chapter at texas@nsc.org 972-250-4482 or toll-free at 888-222-4143.
