Tag: National Safety Council
Implementing Comprehensive Workplace Safety Training Programs
Now is the best time for facility managers and executives to enroll their teams in safety programs. The health of your organization depends on it.
Zachary M. Radford Is New NSC Vice President Of Government Affairs
The transportation and safety policy expert, former Hill staffer brings more than two decades of law, policy, and communications experience to the National Safety Council.
Fatigue Remains Top Risk For Workplace Injuries
Workplace violence is considered least likely risk for workplace injuries, but concern significantly increased from 2020 to 2023, according to the National Safety Council.
NSC Report Explores DEI, Workplace Injury Prevention
Research examines why diversity, equity and inclusion should be foundational to musculoskeletal disorder prevention and provides equitable solutions to minimize worker risks.
NSC Promotes Location Geofencing Technology For Workplace Safety
From increasing active worksite visibility to alerting workers of potential hazards, NSC Work to Zero white paper outlines how adopting location geofencing can prevent injuries and save lives.
NSC Expands Efforts To Combat Workplace Overdoses
Overdoses remain the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S., and account for nearly 10% of all workplace fatalities. The National Safety Council is launching new initiatives to combat overdoses in the workplace.
Lockheed Martin Wins NSC’s 2023 Networks Innovation Award
Innovation Awards recognize effective approaches to protect employees' health, safety and the environment. Tesla, Holcim are runners-up.
NSC Expands Grant Programs To Solve The Most Common Workplace Injury
National Safety Council has committed up to $535,000 in grants to foster development of methods to mitigate musculoskeletal disorders across a range of sectors and workplaces.
Workplace Injuries: More Focus Needed On MSD Reduction
A new National Safety Council report shows majority of companies surveyed have strong safety cultures, but more focus needed on musculoskeletal disorder risk reduction and innovation.
National Safety Council Reveals Fleet Essentials Training Program
Driving for work is the leading cause of occupational death in the U.S. The National Safety Council program aims to close the gap in training.
New Program Combats Soaring Workplace Overdose Deaths
With opioid-related fatalities in the U.S. at an all-time high, a new National Safety Council initiative aims to equip workplaces with lifesaving tools and training.
What Is The New Value Of Safety?
A new National Safety Council report takes a fresh look at interconnectedness of safety, sustainability, and societal responsibility.
New Research Aims To Prevent Workplace Fatalities
Despite efforts to reduce injury and death on the job, workplace fatalities increased in 2021, with more than 5,000 workers dying.
The Importance Of EHS Software And Mobile Applications
A new National Safety Council Work to Zero Initiative white paper shows Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) software can help organizations better understand and manage safety risks.
MSD Solutions Lab Launches Safety Innovation Challenge
Safety Innovation Challenge is one of several initiatives launching this year by the MSD Solutions Lab to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
It’s National Safety Month: Here’s How To Make Each Week Count
The National Safety Council kicked off National Safety Month by focusing on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and will address other ongoing safety issues each remaining week in June.
Workplace Safety Issues Correlate With Worker Depression, Anxiety
National Safety Council calls on employers to address psychological safety for workers, offers a variety of resources and tools as guidance
Multi-Sector Group Formed To Help Solve Most Common Workplace Injury
Cross-industry experts in safety and health join the National Safety Council and Amazon to invent new ways to prevent ergonomic injuries.
Does Your Security System Enhance Workplace Safety?
Workplace safety can be a serious challenge and business expense for any organization but AI video analytics can help bridge the gap between incident and response by quickly identifying and addressing hazards before they become problems.
NSC Announces 2020 Green Cross Safety Award Finalists
The prestigious honor recognizes safety leadership in three categories; the winners will be announced virtually October 1.