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NSC honors Sarah Futrell with Marion Martin Award

Denver — Sarah Futrell is the 2025 recipient of the Marion Martin Award, presented annually by the National Safety Council.

Too much jargon could hinder worker morale, study shows

Gainesville, FL — If employees are having to “circle back,” “ladder up” or look for “low-hanging fruit,” it might be hurting their morale, researchers say.

NSC scholarships provide path for military veterans, students and more

Denver — As a new safety and health professional, Joe Smith thought he had the safety and health program for his employer all set.

FAA issues safety alert for lithium batteries in portable chargers

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration is warning airline operators about the hazards of passengers and crew members storing lithium batteries in overhead compartments.
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AI’s arrival in safety brings opportunities and challenges, NSC experts say

Denver — The impact of artificial intelligence on workplace safety and health is no longer a discussion rooted in the future.

Stakeholders will have more time to comment on proposed heat rule: OSHA official

Denver — OSHA will likely extend by 30 days the comment period on its proposed heat rule, the agency announced Tuesday at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Nonpartisan think tank encourages states to strengthen child labor protections

Washington — Federal standards on child labor are “limited and increasingly outdated,” according to the nonpartisan Economic Policy Institute, which is calling on states to strengthen laws that protect young workers.

NSC data experts explore the ‘injuries behind the citations’

Denver — Evaluating OSHA’s Top 10 list of most frequently cited standards against Bureau of Labor Statistics data can help link citations and injuries, although it isn’t a one-to-one relationship.
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NSC reveals ‘Best in Show’ in New Product Showcase Awards

Denver — The iEvac E500 Industrial Escape Hood from Elmridge Protection Products has been named “Best in Show” in the 2025 New Product Showcase Awards.

Fall Protection No. 1 on OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ list for 15th year running

Denver — Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard for the 15th consecutive fiscal year, the agency announced Tuesday during the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

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