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5 Essential Safety Standards for Protecting Employees From Occupational Lung Diseases

5 Essential Safety Standards for Protecting Employees From Occupational Lung Diseases

Five key safety standards are crucial for preventing occupational lung diseases.

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Highlights Workplace Fatality Data

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Highlights Workplace Fatality Data

During a panel discussion, OSHA reviewed the most cited standards for specific causes of fatalities.

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Reveals OSHA

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Reveals OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations

For 14 consecutive years, the same violation tops the list as the most frequently cited.



NSC Presents Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Awards at 2024 Safety Congress

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Avetta and NSC Partner to Launch New Safety Maturity Index

Avetta and the National Safety Council have partnered to launch the Safety Maturity Index, providing actionable insights to prevent injuries and improve contractors’ safety across their supply chains.

Best Practices for Managing Subcontractor Risk (Part Three)

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Best Practices for Managing Subcontractor Risk (Part Three)

Proactively managing subcontractor risks through consistent standards, direct oversight, and clear communication is essential for maintaining safety, compliance and operational success in supply chains.

Hidden Subcontractor Risks Lurking in the Supply Chain (Part Two)

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Hidden Subcontractor Risks Lurking in the Supply Chain (Part Two)

Unchecked subcontractors can introduce hidden risks that result in serious safety, financial and reputational consequences for hiring companies, requiring proactive management.

Navigating Subcontractor Risk in Supply Chain Networks (Part One)

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Navigating Subcontractor Risk in Supply Chain Networks (Part One)

Subcontractors are essential to supply chains but present significant risks that require active management and modern tools to ensure safety, compliance, and project success.

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Offers Diverse Professional Development Seminars

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Offers Diverse Professional Development Seminars

The sessions offered training for safety professionals, including preparation for ASP and CSP certification exams, leadership programs, and new strategies for risk management.

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Kicks Off with Keynote on Breaking Barriers

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Kicks Off with Keynote on Breaking Barriers

The 2024 NSC Safety Congress began with a keynote by blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, focusing on overcoming barriers in workplace safety challenges.

Enhancing Workplace Safety: How Digital Transformation Is Shaping Manufacturing

Enhancing Workplace Safety: How Digital Transformation Is Shaping Manufacturing's Future

Eric Whitley, director of industrial transformation at L2L, discusses the role of digital communication tools in improving safety, transparency and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.

Wisconsin Animal Feed Plant Faces $161,332 in OSHA Penalties for Dust Hazards

Wisconsin Animal Feed Plant Faces $161,332 in OSHA Penalties for Dust Hazards

Strauss Feeds LLC exposed workers to dust-related hazards, such as risks of fire, explosion and respiratory issues.

NSC Honors Amazon Safety Leader with Marion Martin Award at 2024 Safety Congress & Expo

The National Safety Council awarded Amazon's Jasmine Omar the Marion Martin Award at the 2024 Safety Congress, recognizing her contributions to workplace safety and advancing women in the profession.

NSC Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors

The National Safety Council announced during the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo that it has appointed three new members to its board of directors, bringing diverse safety expertise to further its mission.

OSHA Proposes Nationwide Workplace Heat Safety Standard

OSHA Proposes Nationwide Workplace Heat Safety Standard

OSHA has proposed a nationwide workplace heat safety standard to reduce heat-related injuries and illnesses by requiring employers to implement comprehensive heat safety measures for indoor and outdoor workers.

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