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BLS Injuries

BLS Data Highlights Leading Workplace Injury and Fatality Trends

At the NSC Safety Congress, researcher Jay Vietas connected OSHA’s Top 10 violations with 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics data to help safety managers target prevention.

Econoline

Strengthening Lone Worker Safety Through Crisis Readiness

At this week’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo, EcoOnline’s Xavier Braham outlined the importance of integrating lone worker protection with crisis management.

E-Book

AIHA Releases New eBook to Help Workplaces and Schools Fight Airborne Disease Risk

The free “Healthier Workplaces and Schools” guide offers risk-assessment tools and mitigation strategies designed for non-technical decision makers to combat airborne infectious diseases.



NSC Board of Directors

NSC Appoints Anas Al-Hamwi as Board Chair, Welcomes Five New Members

The National Safety Council announced new leadership during its 2025 Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, naming Al-Hamwi chair and adding five industry leaders to its board.

NSC Safety Winners

NSC Recognizes Organizations, Individuals for Outstanding Safety Contributions

At the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, the National Safety Council honored drivers, students, and employers for excellence in injury prevention and safety culture.

Injured Worker

Workplace Injury “Hotspots” Expose Cities and Industries at Highest Risk

New analysis shows injuries are concentrated in specific locations and sectors, offering a roadmap for targeted prevention.

NSC OSHA Top 10

OSHA Reveals 2025 Top 10 Most Cited Standards

At the NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, OSHA’s Eric Harbin shared the preliminary list of the agency’s most frequently cited violations, with fall protection once again leading the way.

Construction Workers at Dusk

Shorter Days, Greater Risks: Managing Fatigue and Mental Health in the Workplace

As daylight hours decrease and routines shift, employees face higher risks of fatigue, mood changes, and reduced alertness. Employers who proactively address seasonal challenges can improve safety, morale, and productivity throughout the fall and winter months.

Roofer Installing Skylight

Florida Roofing Contractor Cited After Worker Falls Through Skylight; $752K in Penalties Proposed

OSHA cited Elo Restoration LLC, operating as Elo Roofing, for 10 violations after two inspections found workers exposed to fall hazards at residential jobsites.

Kaplan Award Winners

NSC Recognizes Safe Driver of the Year Award Recipients at 2025 Congress & Expo

Fifteen professional drivers were honored in Denver for maintaining accident-free records spanning decades and millions of miles.

Distinguished Service to Safety award-winners (from left) Kevin R. Cannon, Shaun Carvalho, Dr. Jay Harf, William "Jack" Jackson and Dr. Veera Kumar Mohan

NSC Honors Five Safety Leaders with Distinguished Service to Safety Award

The National Safety Council’s highest honor was presented at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, recognizing exceptional contributions to workplace health and safety worldwide.

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.

People Gather at a Conference

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.

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