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Distinguished Service to Safety Award Bestowed to Four Professionals at 2022 NSC Safety Congress

At the 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, NSC recognized four people with the organization’s top award for safety professionals, the Distinguished Service to Safety Award (DSSA).

OSHA Head Doug Parker Speaks at 2022 NSC Congress & Expo

Safety professionals from around the country are gathering in San Diego, Calif. for the National Safety Council’s annual Congress & Expo to network and learn with the top professionals in their field, including Doug Parker the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.

Live From Day One: 2022 NSC Safety Congress and Expo

The 2022 NSC Safety Congress and Expo is off to a great start! From an informative opening session to an active expo floor, there was so much to see and do on the first day. Here’s a look at what’s been going on at the congress and expo

OSHA Top 10 for FY 2022 Announced at NSC

It’s that time of year, again! Safety professionals packed in tight at National Safety Council’s 2022 Safety Congress & Expo in San Diego, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 to see the unveiling of the newest list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards from OSHA for fiscal year 2022.

Department of Labor Updates Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Department of Labor Updates Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Some of the changes include the kind of violations needed to be placed in the program and when employers can be removed from the list.

Surprise Inspections: What to Do If OSHA Comes Knocking

Episode 163

Surprise Inspections: What to Do If OSHA Comes Knocking

OSHA inspections are generally unannounced. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the do's and don'ts of a surprise inspection.

Why Sufficient Sleep and Rest is so Important for Work

Why Sufficient Sleep and Rest is so Important for Work

Getting enough quality sleep can lead to a safer work environment.

National Farm Safety and Health Week Will Focus on “Protecting Agriculture’s Future”

National Farm Safety and Health Week Will Focus on “Protecting Agriculture’s Future”

The annual week will be held from September 18 to 22, 2022.



Asphalt Plant in Colorado designated “Star” Site Under VPP

Asphalt Plant in Colorado Designated “Star” Site Under VPP

Owens Corning has 15 other locations with the same recognition.

OSHA Inspection Finds Workers Exposed to Multiple Hazards at NJ Foundry, Agency Says

OSHA Inspection Finds Workers Exposed to Multiple Hazards at NJ Foundry, Agency Says

The agency cited the company for 14 violations for not having certain trainings, among other violations.

90 Years in OSHA: How Women

Episode 162

90 Years in OSHA: How Women's Roles Have Changed

Women in safety has continued to evolve. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard interviews CSP Shannon Holeman on the impact of women in safety.

$1.9M in Grants Awarded to 14 Organizations for Safety and Health Training

$1.9M in Grants Awarded to 14 Organizations for Safety and Health Training

OSHA announced the names of the nonprofits who will receive funds through Susan Harwood grants.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2022: What to See and Do in San Diego

NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2022: What to See and Do in San Diego

This year’s congress and expo will be held at the San Diego Conference Center.

NSC Joins Roundtable on Technology and Worker Safety

In August, NSC talked with a U.S. Senator and other industry members on the role of technology in safety.

Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health to Speak at NSC Congress & Expo 2022

Doug Parker will provide updates on OSHA and speak on a DE&I panel.

Live From NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2022 Starts Next Week

Live From NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2022 Starts Next Week

OH&S will bring your daily coverage of the congress and expo from the showroom floor.

Prioritizing the Safety and Well-Being of Employee’s Amid Global Climate Conditions

Prioritizing the Safety and Well-Being of Employee’s Amid Global Climate Conditions

Awareness and training are two key factors in protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Creating an Effective AED Program in the Workplace

Episode 161

Creating an Effective AED Program in the Workplace

An AED can't save a life, if it cannot be found. In this podcast, listen to tips for an effective AED program.

NIOSH Funds 11 Agricultural Centers to Focus on Safety and Health

NIOSH Funds 11 Agricultural Centers to Focus on Safety and Health

The newest Agricultural Center is the Great Lakes Center for Farmworker Health and Wellbeing at the University of Illinois Chicago.

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