S+H Staff

Washington — A pair of advocacy groups are calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to reconsider a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for drivers and passengers in light vehicles involved in “underride” crashes, which occur when vehicles strike the rear of large trucks and slide underneath.

The Safety Technology Pavilion is back – and revamped – for the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, which kicked off Monday at the San Diego Convention Center.

Can’t attend the show? Too busy at your booth to walk the Expo Floor? Catch all the latest news and information out of the NSC Safety Congress & Expo by checking in regularly on social media.

Impairment: It’s a workplace safety risk that can be difficult to identify – and often goes unaddressed. It’s also one of many topics you can learn more about this week at the NSC Booth (3635) during the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. NSC experts will explore today’s emerging safety issues and provide solutions.

During the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, NSC Divisions will be hosting a number of industry-specific meetings. You still have time to check out a meeting.

Passport to Prizes is back at the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo! Here’s how it works: Meet face to face with 25 participating exhibitors from around the world who can help you find the latest solutions to your safety challenges.

Returning this year to the NSC Safety Congress & Expo is the popular “See yourself on the cover of Safety+Health magazine” opportunity. To participate, stop by Booth 3635. The S+H team will be on hand to take a photo of you.

Located in a prime spot on the Expo Floor (Booth 5535), the Time Out Lounge is the perfect place to meet up with your colleagues or grab a refreshment. Stop by, put your feet up and catch up on all the news coming out of the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Washington — Concerned that firefighters’ protective gear may contain potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association are advising their members to take precautions to reduce exposure.

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