plan and create programs for the annual NSC Congress & Expo, and participate in discussions of research findings, new concepts, trends, and ideas for safety challenges. Divisions meet twice a year. The divisions are Business & Industry, Construction, Highway Traffic Safety, Labor, Motor Transportation, and Utilities. Some divisions are further segmented into sections. NSC Congress and Expo Held each fall, the NSC Congress & Expo attracts 15,000 safety and health professionals, plus industry suppliers from several countries. The event promotes safety and health products and services, and new safety technologies and training methods. Members attending the annual Congress can also earn continuing education credits by participating in technical sessions and professional development seminars. National Safety Month In 1996 NSC established June as National Safety Month, aiming to increase awareness of the leading safety and health risks and ultimately decrease the number of unintentional injuries and deaths. Each week focuses on a specific safety venue: workplace, traffic, home, and community. See also Department of Public Safety National Child Passenger Safety Board Robert W. Campbell Award Notes and references External links Safety organizations Medical and health organizations based in Illinois Organizations established in 1913 Non-profit organizations based in Illinois Itasca, Illinois Patriotic and national organizations chartered by the United States Congress Occupational safety and health organizations 1913 establishments in Illinois