Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

In August, NSC talked with a U.S. Senator and other industry members on the role of technology in safety.

Doug Parker will provide updates on OSHA and speak on a DE&I panel.

OH&S will bring your daily coverage of the congress and expo from the showroom floor.

Awareness and training are two key factors in protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Episode 161

An AED can't save a life, if it cannot be found. In this podcast, listen to tips for an effective AED program.

The newest Agricultural Center is the Great Lakes Center for Farmworker Health and Wellbeing at the University of Illinois Chicago.

The alliance was signed during Construction Suicide Prevention Week.

Employers can use augmented reality-enabled solutions to capture knowledge from workers.

The company faces one willful and nine serious violations.

The week will be held from September 5 to 9, 2022.

A senior manager who reported alleged violations was terminated in 2019.

The "Live From" page features an aggregated account of show activity, as well as live multimedia reporting from the show floor.

The National Safety Council is excited to welcome professionals to San Diego with safety in mind.

Networking with other professionals in your field is a great way to learn, teach and grow.

With more than 100 technical sessions, NSC Congress & Expo has much education to bring to safety professionals. Which sessions should you choose?

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Safety Shower Test Cart

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"Can't Rather than Don't" Makes Injuries Impossible

The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance. Read Now
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OSHA Cites Texas Steel Company for Ongoing Safety Hazards

Kyoei Steel, the operator of Vinton Steel LLC, faces $269,631 in penalties for repeat and serious safety violations. Read Now
Assessing Respiratory Hazards and Risks During Disasters

Expert Dennis Terpin discusses the various respiratory issues involved in disaster response and the key components of a respiratory protection program in disaster scenarios. Read Now
Sound Construction Inc. Faces $394,083 in Fines for Fatal Trench Collapse

OSHA cited the Easton, Connecticut-based company with similar violations in 2016. Read Now
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OSHA Finds Contractor Endangered Workers in Unguarded Trenches

Boston Waterproofing & Construction Corp. faces $451,694 in penalties for the violations. Read Now
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