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When it comes to lighting in the workplace, “employers and workers should have a good understanding of the care and maintenance of safety and emergency flashlight equipment,” says Dawn Dalldorf-Jackson, director of sales, industrial division, for Eagleville, PA-based Streamlight Inc.

In 2020, 645 people died and another 49,250 were injured as a result of a fall to a lower level, according to Injury Facts, a statistical database from the National Safety Council. Falls from a ladder or lift fall under the “falls to a lower level” category. Why do these types of falls continue to be a leading cause of workplace death?

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council values diversity and cultivates an inclusive environment as it dedicates itself to its mission of saving lives, from the workplace to anyplace. The nonprofit is seeking a diverse slate of individuals to serve on its Board of Directors and Delegates Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors.

Washington — OSHA has issued a proposed rule to update design and construction requirements in its powered industrial trucks standards for general industry and construction.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has announced the 2022 CEOs Who “Get It” – an annual recognition presented to safety leaders who go the extra mile to protect employees both on and off the job.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is heading to Charleston, SC, this month for the inaugural Southeast NSC Safety Conference & Expo.

When it comes to hearing protection, “the technology itself hasn’t really changed in over 30 years,” said Matt Block, director of health and safety services for Magid. “We’re still using the same materials – polyurethane and PVC foams, PVC, silicone, etc.

A constant concern surrounding protective clothing? Workers not wearing what they’re provided. That’s according to Melissa Dixon, director of product management at National Safety Apparel in Cleveland.

Itasca, IL — Join the National Safety Council on March 16-18 in Pittsburgh for the NSC Northeast Safety Conference & Expo.

Would you like to share your safety expertise with others? The National Safety Council is looking for presenters for its 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, scheduled for Sept. 16-22 in San Diego.