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A+A 2023 Celebrated Innovations in Workplace Safety Amid Major Support

The international safety event attracted 62,000 visitors from 140 nations. read now
NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Wrap Up

The OH&S SafetyPod takes some time to showcase some key developments at last week’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023. Highlights include NSC’s new Respond Ready Workplace program, OSHA’s annual Top 10 violations announcement, and more. read now
Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather

The evolving climate landscape presents new challenges for construction sites, making it crucial to reevaluate existing safety protocols. read now
- Construction Safety
Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Brookens Construction faces hefty penalties after another OSHA inspection. read now
Protect Workers and Company Reputation with a Culture of Safety

Creating and promoting a culture of safety can mitigate the risk of hazardous conditions across the organization. read now
OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on OSH Meets November 14

The public can attend the meeting both in person and online. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Fall Protection
MEMIC Names Michelle Allen Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Allen brings a wealth of experience in HR leadership to her new role. read now
2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Covers Leader Behaviors

Speaker John Austin addressed how safety leaders can more effectively achieve change. read now
NSC Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Orlando, Florida in 2024

The annual safety event heads to Florida in September 2024. read now
National Safety Council Awards 2023 Green Cross for Safety Honors

This year’s awards program recognized Schneider, Walgreens and APTIM for outstanding contributions to workplace safety within their organizations across three key categories. read now
2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Explores Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A roundtable discussion led to insights into diversity’s role in workplace safety. read now
2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Unveils OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations

The most frequently cited violation has held that title for more than a decade. read now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards
NSC Details its Campaign to Combat Workplace Overdose Deaths

NSC officials shed light on its Respond Ready Workplace program, which aims to cut workplace overdose deaths through various means, including adding opioid overdose medication to first aid kits and training employees on how to use it. read now
2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Explores Occupational Injury Trends

Speaker Ken Kolosh shared the latest data on occupational injuries and fatalities. read now
2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo: Highlights from the Expo Floor

The expansive expo floor features more than 700 exhibitors. read now
Magician and NFL Star Delivers Inspiring Keynote at NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Athlete and entertainer Jon Dorenbos used a mix of humor, magic, and life lessons to show NSC attendees the importance of staying confident and positive despite tough setbacks. read now
Training the Multi-Generational Workforce

Campbell Institute Forum at NSC Safety Congress and Expo discusses how to effectively train a workforce comprised of Baby Boom, Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z workers. read now
A+A 2023 Spotlights Occupational Safety and Health Innovations

The international safety event is coming to Düsseldorf on Oct. 24-27. read now
- PPE
- R&D
- Protective Apparel

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