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If you aren’t networking as a safety professional yet, now’s the time to start. It’s an investment that’s bound to pay off, according to Chris Louis from the National Safety Council (NSC). Louis has been working at NSC for over three years with NSC Networks, which provides forums for interaction and learning among member companies. […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine how to manage worker fatigue. Workers face many hazards on the job, but one of the most overlooked may be fatigue. Worker fatigue increases the risk for illnesses and injuries and […]
The National Safety Council (NSC), in partnership with the NCCCO Foundation, has published “Addressing Heat Stress in the Crane Industry,” a new report that aims to help employers combat heat-related injuries and illnesses, the group announced July 3. The report, published through the NSC’s Work to Zero initiative, offers targeted recommendations to protect crane workers […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine how to deal with common workplace injuries. Some workplace injuries can be tragic, like amputations, severe burns, and fatal falls, and more frequent or common worker injuries can result in costly workers’ compensation […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine the importance of workplace psychological safety. While workers face many physical hazards on the job, it’s important to consider the non-physical hazards as well. Psychological safety is a crucial part of any […]
On June 11, the National Safety Council (NSC) released research findings from the 2023–2024 MSD Solutions Lab Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workplace injury, according to the NSC, which said its grant recipients were able to show practical applications and measurable progress toward […]
A Marietta, Georgia, stone product manufacturer must pay $120,000 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties for failing to administer hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs, the agency announced May 14. The agency cited the same violations during an April 2024 safety and health inspection. Five months after the initial inspection, OSHA cited the […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine Human and Organizational Performance. As organizations strive to improve worker safety, some are taking a different approach that incorporates human factors engineering and organizational psychology. Called Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), the […]
The National Safety Council (NSC) announced on April 24 it awarded 50 Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) Scholarships to U.S. veterans, and the Boeing Company provided the funding for the scholarships. The ASC is the NSC’s safety curriculum based on best practices in the environment, health, and safety (EHS) field. The scholarships support U.S. veterans pursuing […]
On April 28, the National Safety Council (NSC) announced its annual conference, the Safety Congress & Expo, has been recognized for growth in three categories: attendance, exhibiting companies, and net square feet of exhibition space. Trade Show Executive magazine, which covers the business exhibition industry for trade show and event executives, awarded the NSC’s Congress […]