2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo -- Occupational Health & Safety

Firefighter Health and Safety Technology Guide Research Collaboration
International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.
Data Center Construction Raises Confined Space Safety Considerations
Electrical and mechanical spaces on rapidly expanding data center projects can present access, ventilation and rescue challenges that require careful hazard evaluation.
Fire Chiefs Adopt Guidance on Health and Emerging Technology
The Urban Fire Forum addressed firefighter fitness, PFAS research, drone use and the challenges of managing emergency services.
AI System Targets Real-Time Safety Helmet Compliance Monitoring
Researchers developed a system that combines helmet detection with head-location technology to determine whether workers are actually wearing protective headgear.
Why AI Could Become Standard in Logistics Safety by 2030
As warehouses and distribution networks adopt more automation, safety teams are beginning to rethink how they identify risks created by the movement of workers, vehicles and machines.