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The Theme of NSC 2021 Congress & Expo: Resilience

Safety professionals swarmed the halls of the Orange County Convention Center as The National Safety Council kicked off their 2021 Safety Congress & Expo on Monday, October 11 with an important conversation on a word that should be familiar to all professionals in the field: resilience.

Study Finds More than One-Half of Workers Exposed to Noise do not Use Hearing Protection While on the Job

Study Finds More than One-Half of Workers Exposed to Noise do not Use Hearing Protection While on the Job

Non-use was highest among women, young workers and current smokers.

The Danger Zone: Implementing a Compliant Machine Guarding Program

Episode 102

The Danger Zone: Implementing a Compliant Machine Guarding Program

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a deep dive into one of OSHA's most frequently cited standards: Machinery and Machine Guarding, General Requirements.



Live From NSC 2021 Day 1

Despite COVID-19 taking over last year’s conference, the expo floor was back in action this year in Orlando, Florida.

Influencing Human Factors to Prevent Serious Injuries and Fatalities

Keeping an eye out for one another. That’s what safety at work can simply come down to.

OSHA Proposes Penalties After Worker at Tootsie Roll Manufacturing Plant Faces Amputation from Injury

OSHA Proposes Penalties After Worker at Tootsie Roll Manufacturing Plant Faces Amputation from Injury

The company was issued one willful violation for failing to ensure proper machine guards.

A Follow Up to 2020 Research: Employee Mental Health Leaps in Priority

A Follow Up to 2020 Research: Employee Mental Health Leaps in Priority

The majority of employees believe it’s important that a company prioritizes their mental health.

Marijuana in the Workplace gets Complicated

Marijuana in the Workplace gets Complicated

Despite cannabis’ increased legalization, NSC research shows its use poses a huge workplace risk.

Episode 101

Communication Matters: Achieving Employee Buy-in and Compliance with New Safety Initiatives

One of the most important parts of rolling out a new safety initiative is communication with employees. In this episode, Blackline Safety's Sean Stinson and Jeffery Fors from Waste Management explain effective strategies to getting employee buy-in and compliance.

Three Steps to a Successful Safety Conference

Three Steps to a Successful Safety Conference

In-person events are back and after a year and a half, you might need to dust off your travel bags and be reminded of the steps to a successful event.

A Pre-Show Look at OH&S' Live From NSC Coverage

Interested in getting a sneak peek at what NSC has in store? No worries—OH&S has you covered.

NSC Offers Two Options to Attend 2021 Congress & Expo

Interested in seeing what NSC's Congress & Expo has in store? You're in luck, as there are now two ways to interact with the show!

The Majority of the U.S. Workforce is found in Favor of Employer Vaccine Work Requirements

The Majority of the U.S. Workforce is found in Favor of Employer Vaccine Work Requirements

National Safety Council research reveals more workers are ready to create a much safer work environment.

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