Kevin Druley

Experts share tips and trends to help safety pros keep workers safe.

Whether you’re planning a large family gathering, a girlfriends’ getaway or a cozy couple’s retreat, rental homes have become a popular option.

Experts say employers need to make workers’ mental health as high of a priority as physical health. A big step in that process: confronting the stigma that often accompanies mental health disorders.

Imagine if a colonial American had invented FaceTime. Mick Ebeling has, and the way he sees it, the individual behind the craze likely would have been a candidate for burning at the stake.

An icebreaker to open the Campbell Institute Workshop during the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo called on attendees to discuss the most exotic food they’ve ever eaten. Soon after, they learned to analyze organizational focus on workplace safety using more common sustenance as inspiration.

Speakers highlighted multiple lessons learned from the pandemic’s impact on occupational safety. The importance of adjusting to challenges was near the top of the list.

The National Safety Council first presented the Distinguished Service to Safety Award in 1942 to recognize companies and individuals who worked to reduce occupational injuries. Four safety professionals were recognized as DSSA recipients during the Opening Session of the 2022 NSC Congress & Expo.

Thinking about creating an in-house first aid response team? Here are five tips for getting started.

Pre-COVID-19 pandemic work life may not return as quickly for employees in customer-facing industries. As some experts see it, the immediate future for workers in grocery, retail, hospitality and similar sectors still includes the risk of stress and anxiety stemming from interactions with angry or aggressive customers.

“We don’t want to suggest that older workers create the safety hazards, because it’s the job conditions that create the safety hazards,” says Chris Cain of CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. “But we do see that the risks on the job do sometimes disproportionately affect aging workers.”