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Atlanta – During the Leadership Keynote Sept. 30 at the NSC Congress & Expo, Lesinski, vice president of DiVal Safety Equipment, asked audience members to close their eyes and think of four people who depend on them to work safely.

At the NSC Congress & Expo Technical Session “Find Your Focus” on Wednesday morning, safety engineer and motivational speaker Richard Hawk described how to reduce incidents and mistakes by paying better attention.

Retired Atlanta Braves slugger Chipper Jones once called Turner Field his workplace. So did Hall of Fame pitchers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. On Wednesday morning, the stadium belonged to a team of safety professionals.

Protecting workers is the No. 1 job of every safety professional.

The NSC Rising Stars of Safety program recognizes leaders of tomorrow for their commitment to safety, influence on safety culture, promotion of continuous workplace safety improvement and creation of safety initiatives producing measureable outcomes. Below, meet a Rising Star from the Class of 2015.

Certain Technical Sessions taking place during Congress & Expo have been selected to help you on your Journey to Safety Excellence.

Atlanta – After 5,400 votes covering more than 100 products, the results are in for the inaugural “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards!

Atlanta – Charlie Morecraft used to sit in the back row during safety meetings. He didn’t enjoy wearing safety equipment because it felt uncomfortable.

Atlanta – Occupational illnesses are a “massive” problem in the United States – one that needs more attention, more data and stronger actions. That was the message from speakers Sept. 29 at the Occupational Keynote during the NSC Congress & Expo.

Fall Protection (1926.501) is once again OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health magazine announced today before a crowd gathered on the NSC Congress & Expo show floor.