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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.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council, in collaboration with NORC at the University of Chicago and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has launched a survey to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted employee mental health, substance use and employee assistance program use.

Rockville, MD — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is helping to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a three-digit number – 988.

Experts say making use of AI requires collaborative efforts between safety professionals and other departments.

Readers were most drawn to these 10 occupational safety articles in 2021.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council, building on its partnership with Amazon to solve the common workplace issue of musculoskeletal disorders, has announced the founding members of a multisector advisory council.