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‘Always talking about safety’

Allegion has received the 2021 Robert W. Campbell Award – presented annually by the National Safety Council to an organization that successfully integrates environmental, health and safety management with business operations.

NSC: Motor vehicle deaths continue to climb as traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels

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.

Take a look: Vehicle Safety Recalls Week is March 7-13

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.

Join the NSC Divisions in Arizona this May

Registration is open for the National Safety Council Divisions Spring Meeting, set to take place May 19-22 in Tempe, AZ.
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NSC announces recipient of 2022 Robert F. Borkenstein Award

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.

Trends in … lighting

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.

Trends in … ladders and lifts

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?

Deadline approaching! NSC seeking members for its Board of Directors and Delegates Advisory Committee

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.
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OSHA announces intent to update powered industrial trucks standards

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

NSC presents the 2022 CEOs Who “Get It”

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.

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