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Itasca, IL — In light of recently released survey results that reveal significant gaps in knowledge between employees and employers about the safety risks posed by cannabis use in the workplace, the National Safety Council is calling on business leaders to do more to educate and protect their workers.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is seeking to survey and/or interview its members to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their workplace. NSC wants to know if the pandemic has altered employee mental health and substance use, as well as hear about any innovative workplace changes made in response to the public health crisis.

Attending the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo? Join OSHA and Safety+Health at 11 a.m. Eastern on Oct. 12, when Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, will announce the preliminary list of the agency’s “Top 10” most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2021.

Putting on a hard hat or safety helmet before starting work on a jobsite seems like it should be second nature to workers, but “head injuries continue to be one of the most frequent injuries on the job,” said Zach Richman, group product manager of personal protective equipment at Milwaukee Tool.

Working at height can be hazardous. Join the National Safety Council at 11 a.m. Central on Sept. 21 to learn about using drones to reduce or eliminate serious injuries and fatalities related to working at height.

Sept. 17 is the last day to save $125 on registration for the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 8-14 in Orlando, FL.

Itasca, IL — The number of motor vehicle-related deaths jumped 16% in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2020, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Safety Council.

Voting is now open for the “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards.

Chemical splashes, steam burns, foreign objects in the eye, cornea scratches – these are all common eye injuries that occur in the workplace.

Itasca, IL — Join the National Safety Council on Oct. 11 to support NSC and celebrate safety heroes at the 22nd annual Green Cross Celebration.