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Imagine if a colonial American had invented FaceTime. Mick Ebeling has, and the way he sees it, the individual behind the craze likely would have been a candidate for burning at the stake.

When it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, NIOSH Director John Howard says many organizations are still learning how their efforts can benefit safety and health outcomes. “We’re all starting out in this area,” Howard said Tuesday during a panel discussion at the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Maude Taylor McGraw and Violet Marrero are the recipients of the 2022 Marion Martin Award, presented annually by the National Safety Council.

For the 12th straight fiscal year, Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced Tuesday during the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

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.

The National Safety Council first presented the Distinguished Service to Safety Award in 1942 to recognize companies and individuals who worked to reduce occupational injuries. Four safety professionals were recognized as DSSA recipients during the Opening Session of the 2022 NSC Congress & Expo.

Kicking off today in San Diego is the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo! National Safety Council President and CEO Lorraine M. Martin will get us started at 9 a.m. Pacific with the Opening Session, which will feature former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino.

Speakers highlighted multiple lessons learned from the pandemic’s impact on occupational safety. The importance of adjusting to challenges was near the top of the list.

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In Episode 31, the S+H editorial team dives into the September issue’s feature story on setting up a volunteer first aid response team in your workplace, and discusses the ins and outs of worker engagement and buy-in with Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety.