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How to Design Comprehensive Safety Training Programs Tailored for an Aging Workforce

How to Design Comprehensive Safety Training Programs Tailored for an Aging Workforce

Tailored safety training programs for older workers can enhance workplace inclusion, improve safety and maximize the value of their experience in the workforce.

How Electrolyzed Water Can Be Integrated into Facility Cleaning Practices to Improve Worker Safety

How Electrolyzed Water Can Be Integrated into Facility Cleaning Practices to Improve Worker Safety

This safe and effective alternative to toxic cleaning chemicals can help protect your staff as well as your bottom line.

OSHA Announces FACOSH Meeting on October 17

OSHA Announces FACOSH Meeting on October 17

The public is invited to attend the online session, which will address the health of federal employees.

Standing Strong: How Ergonomic Innovation Transformed Workplace Safety

Standing Strong: How Ergonomic Innovation Transformed Workplace Safety

Ergonomic innovations, particularly the implementation of custom insoles, improved workplace safety, reduced physical discomfort, and increased productivity at a large manufacturing facility.

MSHA Finds 253 Violations During August 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Finds 253 Violations During August 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency inspected 14 mines, identifying 72 significant and substantial violations as well as 11 unwarrantable failures across 10 states.

Study Finds Exosuit Technology Eliminates Warehouse Back Injuries

Study Finds Exosuit Technology Eliminates Warehouse Back Injuries

A new report shows exosuits led to zero back injuries across 280,000 hours of work in multiple distribution centers.

DOL Awards $12.7 Million in Workplace Safety Training Grants

DOL Awards $12.7 Million in Workplace Safety Training Grants

The grants will support workplace safety education and training initiatives for high-risk and underserved workers.

FGIA Panel Addressed Fenestration Safety Products

FGIA Panel Addressed Fenestration Safety Products

Experts at the 2024 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference discussed trends in ballistic glass, school security and blast-resistant windows.



ASSP Updates Membership Model and Streamlined Management System

ASSP Updates Membership Model and Streamlined Management System

The changes intend to improve services provided to the organization’s 35,000 members.

Inside the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Inside the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf shares the biggest highlights at the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo Heading to Denver in 2025

NSC Safety Congress & Expo Heading to Denver in 2025

The annual safety event will take place in Denver from Sept. 15 to 17, 2025.

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How Onsite Medical Services Help Meet the Challenging Conditions of Industrial Worksites

The industrial trades are key to keeping the economy running, but they are also among the more dangerous professions.

NSC Closing Keynote: Embracing AI in Safety with the Right Mindset

In her closing keynote at the NSC Safety Congress, Dr. Kate Darling emphasized the importance of a balanced and ethical approach to AI and robotics in workplace safety.

Beyond Light vs. Dark: Why Color Rendering Is a Critical Safety Factor in Hazloc Lighting

Beyond Light vs. Dark: Why Color Rendering Is a Critical Safety Factor in Hazloc Lighting

Color rendering is a critical safety factor in hazardous location lighting, impacting visibility, color accuracy, and risk mitigation beyond basic brightness levels.

How Safety Training Can Go a Long Way in Preventing Falls at Work

How Safety Training Can Go a Long Way in Preventing Falls at Work

Effective safety training prevents workplace falls by increasing awareness, improving hazard response and fostering proactive measures.

5 Essential Safety Standards for Protecting Employees From Occupational Lung Diseases

5 Essential Safety Standards for Protecting Employees From Occupational Lung Diseases

Five key safety standards are crucial for preventing occupational lung diseases.

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Highlights Workplace Fatality Data

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Highlights Workplace Fatality Data

During a panel discussion, OSHA reviewed the most cited standards for specific causes of fatalities.

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Reveals OSHA

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Reveals OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations

For 14 consecutive years, the same violation tops the list as the most frequently cited.

NSC Presents Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Awards at 2024 Safety Congress

NSC, National Safety Council, Joseph M. Kaplan Award, safe driver award, UPS, U.S. Postal Service, Teichert Construction, roadway safety, workplace safety, NSC Congress 2024

Avetta and NSC Partner to Launch New Safety Maturity Index

Avetta and the National Safety Council have partnered to launch the Safety Maturity Index, providing actionable insights to prevent injuries and improve contractors’ safety across their supply chains.

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