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New Orleans — The Werner R3 Concrete Anchor has been awarded “Best in Show” in this year’s New Product Showcase Awards at the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

New Orleans — Lectures and books gave way to hands-on exercises, which then yielded to interactive boards, virtual reality and other technologies.

New Orleans — Jon Dorenbos has celebrated many highs in his life. But it was tragedy and adversity – and how he dealt with them – that helped the former NFL player, author, motivational speaker and finalist on “America’s Got Talent” (with his unique magic act) “define and refine” his path forward, he told a group of safety professionals Monday during the Opening Session of the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

New Orleans — Advanced Technology Services is the recipient of the 2023 Robert W. Campbell Award – a National Safety Council honor for organizations that successfully integrate environmental, health and safety management with business operations.

New Orleans — NSC first presented the Distinguished Service to Safety Award in 1942 to recognize organizations and individuals who work to reduce occupational injuries.

The New Product Showcase Awards are back! Your votes will determine which safety products will be named “best in show” at the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, set to take place Oct. 20-26 in New Orleans.

Los Angeles — At 10:19 a.m. local time on Oct. 19, an estimated 47 million people around the world will take part in an earthquake preparedness drill.

In Episode 44, the S+H team examines the October issue’s feature story on respirable crystalline silica. Also, Suzi Craig, vice president of workplace mental health at Mental Health America, joins the podcast to discuss normalizing conversations and attitudes around mental health in the “Five Questions With …” segment. 

Washington — An update to OSHA’s standard on hazard communication is undergoing a final review, according to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website.

Washington — OSHA has pushed to Nov. 13 the deadline for comment on its proposal to allow workers to designate someone who doesn’t work for their employer to represent them during OSHA “walkaround” inspections.