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The lesson for safety professionals in any field is to communicate at all times, and for leaders and senior members of a team to listen.

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.

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.

San Diego — A federal judge in California has lifted an injunction that had kept independent truck drivers in the state from being classified as independent contractors under A.B. 5.

The 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo is just days away! The National Safety Council is ready to partner with you on your safety journey. At the Congress & Expo – set to take place Sept. 16-22 in San Diego – you’ll find actionable solutions to help you drive safety using needs assessment, consulting and networking.

A 10-minute walk every day may help older adults live longer and lower their risk of heart failure, results of a recent study out of South Korea suggest.

Itasca, IL — A new white paper from the National Safety Council details effective interventions to help prevent or reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Boca Raton, FL — A new report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory and other developments affecting the workers’ comp system.

Arlington, VA — Engaging in risky driving behaviors – particularly speeding – has become “the new normal” since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to an analysis conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.