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To some, “falls might sound like a problem with a simple solution,” cautions 
Glorianna Corman, senior risk management consultant at Lafayette, CO-based KPA. “But they continue to be the most frequently cited OSHA violation and leading cause of fatalities in the workplace.”

Research has shown: Employers who invest in safety technology experience increased efficiencies in production and quality. They also stand to recoup their initial investment.

Itasca, IL — A new white paper from the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council introduces two frameworks that support employer efforts to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, or SIFs, in the workplace: cumulative risk assessment and social network analysis.

Itasca, IL — Because “having safety technology accessible to companies of all sizes is critical to reducing and eliminating workplace fatalities,” the National Safety Council, through its Work to Zero initiative, has partnered with DEKRA on a white paper that provides a roadmap to assist employers on their safety journey.

The first rule of wearing a respirator? Get fit-tested. “To truly protect workers from onsite hazards, it is paramount they are properly fitted,” says Axel Reichert, general manager of respiratory personal protective equipment at Honeywell.

Perth, Australia — Around 1 out of 4 Australian workers experience ringing in the ears – called tinnitus – and those in the construction, automotive, transportation and agricultural industries may be at higher risk, results of a recent study suggest.

Itasca, IL — An estimated 46,020 people were killed in motor vehicle-related crashes last year, the highest preliminary estimate issued by the National Safety Council since 2005.

Did you know that all vehicle recalls must be repaired for free? Vehicle Safety Recalls Week is a great time to see if your vehicle has any current recalls.

Registration is open for the National Safety Council Divisions Spring Meeting, set to take place May 19-22 in Tempe, AZ.

Itasca, IL — The Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division of the National Safety Council has named Jerry Landau the recipient of the 2022 Robert F. Borkenstein Award.