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NSC CEO Lorraine Martin (left) and Marion Martin award-winner Sarah Futrell

NSC Honors Sarah Futrell with 2025 Marion Martin Award

Futrell, Chief of Safety and Occupational Health for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mississippi Valley Division, is recognized for leadership, advocacy and advancing women in safety.

Olympic High Jumper Chaunté Lowe

Olympic High Jumper Chaunté Lowe Shows How Safety Leaders Can ‘Raise the Bar’

Four-time Olympian and breast cancer survivor Chaunté Lowe opened the NSC 2025 Safety Congress with a keynote urging safety professionals to advance with audacity, forge resilience, and anchor their work in meaning.

Lorraine Martin, President and CEO of the National Safety Council

NSC CEO Calls for Shift to New Metrics: “We’re Measuring Safety Wrong

At the opening of the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, Lorraine Martin urged a move away from traditional lagging indicators toward Serious Injury and Fatality.



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2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Kicks Off in Denver

The National Safety Council’s annual event opens Sept. 15 with keynotes, technical sessions, and an expo showcasing the latest in workplace safety.

Michael Bruns

KPA Appoints Michael Bruns as Chief Executive Officer

Bruns, who joined the company in 2019 and previously served as CFO, will lead KPA through its next phase of innovation and growth.

Narcan Inhaler

NSC Launches Overdose Emergency Planning Tool to Help Employers Save Lives

The free online resource offers evidence-based guidance on workplace naloxone readiness as overdoses remain a leading cause of on-the-job fatalities.

Facility Safety Workers Clapping

PPPO Contractor Earns National Safety Award for Exemplifying Safety Culture at Paducah Site

The Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office contractor at the Paducah Site earned the National Safety Council’s Million Work Hours Award after surpassing one million hours without a lost-time injury.

Row of Hard Hats

Southern Oregon to Host Annual Occupational Safety & Health Conference in October

The three-day event in Ashland will bring together safety leaders, workers, and regulators to share best practices and strategies for safer workplaces.

Miners Wearing PPE

NIOSH Offering Free Black Lung Screenings in Ohio and West Virginia

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will provide free, confidential screenings this September to help coal miners detect black lung disease early.

Body Camera Worker Safety

How Two-Way Radios and Body Cameras Improve Safety on Construction Sites

Equipping construction crews with body cameras and two-way radios enhances communication, reduces risks, and strengthens accountability, making job sites safer and more efficient.

Construction Worker Signs Mental Health Banner

Michigan Launches Construction Suicide Prevention Week with Statewide Events

MIOSHA, industry partners, and trade groups are joining forces during Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 8–12, 2025, to raise awareness, provide resources, and address the mental health crisis in the construction industry.

Recycling Plant Workers

OSHA Renews Alliance to Boost Safety in Recycling Sector

A new two-year agreement between OSHA and the Recycled Materials Association will provide resources and training to help employers and workers reduce hazards in the recycling sector.

Workplace Safety Grid

Beyond Compliance: Navigating Deregulation and Redefining Workplace Safety

As regulatory oversight shifts, the private sector, professional associations and government agencies must come together to build a more resilient and proactive culture of workplace safety.

Worker Injured in Warehouse

How Smarter Material Handling Can Prevent Warehouse Injuries

Warehouse injuries often stem from small daily habits, but smarter material handling, better ergonomics, and proper training can significantly reduce risks and protect workers.

Lone Worker on a Scaffold

Managing Safety During Temporary Construction at Your Facility

Learn how EHS managers can proactively ensure safety and compliance during facility construction, from contractor selection to legal risk mitigation and OSHA alignment.

Worker Wearing Glove Hand Protection

How Nudge Theory Supports Hand Safety PPE Compliance

Applying behavioral science to safety, nudge theory helps improve glove compliance by guiding workers toward safe habits through simple, effective design.

Foreman Giving Instructions

Simplifying Safety Incentive Programs

How less complexity drives better results.

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