Tag: National Safety Council
Amazon Sponsorship Supports Women In Safety Programs
The National Safety Council has received a $125,000 sponsorship from Amazon, which will be used to help women pursue safety careers and advance those already in the field.
Is There A Safe Level Of Marijuana Use At Work?
According to the National Safety Council, no level of cannabis use is acceptable for those who work in safety sensitive positions.
10 Tips To Avoid Workplace Injuries
To mark National Preparedness Month, a personal injury attorney shares tactics and tips for workers to protect themselves from serious on-the-job injuries.
Scholarships Available For Those Pursuing Careers In Safety
The National Safety Council is accepting applications for four scholarships aimed at advancing the safety profession and encouraging new safety professionals.
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations For 2019
For the ninth consecutive year, Fall Protection – General Requirements topped the list of OSHA’s most cited violations on the job.
Six Win Distinguished Service To Safety Awards
Since 1942, the National Safety Council has honored individuals for exceptional dedication to safety and health.
NSC Names Verdantix Workplace Safety Research Partner
The National Safety Council’s “Work To Zero” initiative educates safety professionals about the potential that technology has to eliminate workplace fatalities and serious injuries.
Women More Likely To Experience Workplace Assault Injuries
With 70 percent of nonfatal workplace assault injuries happening to women, the National Safety Council encourages employers to look at injury rates among women in their workplace.
75% Of Employers Say Opioid Use Impacts Their Workplace
More than a third have experienced absenteeism or impaired worker performance, and 31 percent have had an overdose, arrest, a near-miss or an injury because of employee opioid use, according to NSC survey.
Staying Smart And Safe: A Facilities Team Guideline
Consider these simple safety habits to prevent facilities workers from experiencing workplace injury.
New Report Examines Next Level Of Workplace Safety
Despite a notable reduction in total workplace injuries, worker fatalities are at an eight-year high, with 5,190 people dying in 2016.
Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations Of 2018
OSHA released its list of the year's most frequently cited workplace safety violations at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo.
69 Percent Of Employees Are Tired At Work
Workers in construction, transportation, manufacturing, and utilities have more risk factors for fatigue, but are less concerned about it, finds NSC report.
Most Employers Negatively Impacted By Tired Employees
An employer with 1,000 employees can expect to lose more than $1 million each year due to employee fatigue, according to new NSC survey.
Safety: Recognizing CEOs Who “Get It”
The National Safety Council has released its annual list of leaders with proven track records of putting safety first.
Are Americans Too Tired To Function Safely At Work?
In a National Safety Council survey, 97 percent of respondents report at least one risk factor for fatigue — a hidden but deadly epidemic.
Free Kit Helps Employers Stop Leading Cause Of Workplace Death
The free online safe driving tool from the National Safety Council aims to drive down crashes.
States Urged To Focus On Injury Prevention
In response to a new National Safety Council report, state public health leaders are being urged to increase their efforts to prevent injuries.
Chicago Skyline Turning Green For National Safety Month
Iconic buildings are partnering with the National Safety Council to raise awareness of preventable deaths.
Construction Safety Under Par, Finds NSC Survey
In its survey of 14 industries, the National Safety Council found 58% of Americans working in construction thinks safety takes a backseat to productivity.