S+H Staff

The National Safety Council and Shatterproof are working together to end addiction stigma in the workplace.

New York — Nearly 3 out of 5 U.S. workers say a stigma around seeking help for a mental health issue still exists in workplaces, results of a recent survey show.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is urging everyone to practice defensive driving during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, estimating that 415 people may die on the roads.

Washington — A panel of safety experts and industry and government representatives will talk about training, proper forklift operation and maintenance June 8 as part of a free, virtual National Forklift Safety Day program organized by the Industrial Truck Association and DC Velocity.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for June 23 in advance of the 40th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Washington — OSHA has published new guidance and resources intended to help employers and workers navigate the agency’s beryllium standards.

“Severe heat illness can be devastating to a worker’s health, and there’s no reason it has to happen to anyone on the job,” says Adrianna Carrera, product management specialist for Magid. “The most important point is that heat illness is 100% preventable.”

A hot concept in management, can it help create safer workforces?

“When leaders awaken their anticipation skills, it improves their ability to identify potential risk,” Mike Snyder from DEKRA says.

“Getting your audience to like you may seem quaint, but it takes thoughtful practice and awareness,” says motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips to increase your impact.