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2014 NSC Set for San Diego

The National Safety Council's big annual conference will return to the Southern California city, which is planning to expand its convention center.

Could the Secret to Increasing Safety be Eliminating Complacency?

Mobility Platform “Mobideo” shows that by going digital, companies can increase safety.

Hazmat Chemical Jeopardizes Health of Hotel Residents

A San Francisco hotel reports 15 illnesses from an accidental release of bear repellent.



Government Shutdown to Halt Workplace Safety Investigations

Due to the recent government shutdown, investigations into workplace safety and discrimination come to a stop.

Due to Government Shutdown, Thousands of Aviation Safety Inspectors Furloughed

The Federal Aviation Administration announced the 3,000 furloughs after the Oct. 1 government shut down.

Halfway House Operator in Washington State Charged with $90,000 in Fraud

The operator of a Chehalis-based halfway house is accused of receiving $90,000 in workers’ compensation benefits.

Fall Protection Tops OSHA's FY2013 Violations

The top ten list announced Sept. 30 contains many familiar items, including Hazard Communication, powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, and electrical general requirements.

NIOSH Opens Center Focused on Driving Safety

The agency's director, Dr. John Howard, said it is surveying long-haul truckers and hopes to develop national baseline estimates for driver demographics to aid FMCSA's regulatory efforts.

'Zero is the Right Answer,' O'Neill Declares

Speaking in an Oct. 1 keynote at the 2013 NSC conference, former Alcoa CEO Paul O'Neill explained why he's focused on worker safety throughout his exemplary career in private sector and government posts.

OSHA Cites Georgia Power Co. with $119,000 in violations

Plant Bowen receives 17 violations after an explosion.

Protective Apparel, Fall Protection Abound at NSC 2013

The vast expo hall in Chicago's McCormick Place was crowded during expo-only hours on Sept. 30 as the biggest U.S. safety trade show of the year got under way in earnest.

Owens Corning, Allstate Win Top NSC Awards

The building products company won the 2013 Green Cross for Safety Award, and Allstate and the Allstate Foundation received the Flame of Life award for their efforts to reduce teen traffic accident deaths.

NSC Keynotes Down to the Eleventh Hour

The speakers for the Oct. 1 keynotes that are scheduled to feature three top federal officials will change if there is a federal government shutdown because of the congressional impasse.

GAO Auditing FAA Voluntary Hazmat Disclosure Program

The effectiveness of the program depends on FAA's close monitoring, which GAO is examining.

NSC Welcomes New Chairman and DuPont's CEO

Jeff Woodbury of ExxonMobil is now board chairman for the safety council. DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman accepted the 2013 Campbell Award during the annual conference.

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