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Trends in … instruments/lone worker devices

“Connectivity is reshaping our world, personally and professionally,” Shane McEwen, global product marketing manager at Blackline Safety, told Safety+Health. “Where safety has traditionally lagged behind other industries in embracing connectivity, the landscape has shifted in recent years to widely integrate connectivity into safety operations.”

Trends in … foot protection

Experts share with Safety+Health their observations on foot protection.

Address worker fatigue through technology: Free webinars

In May, the National Safety Council will host a series of free webinars exploring fatigue detection technologies and their ability to help save worker lives.

New: Get your continuing education on ‘track’

EHS pros: Don’t miss your chance to enhance your career, brush up your skills and earn CEUs – all in the comfort of your home or office. NSC Impact Tracks offer a day of topic-focused virtual education.
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‘Safety First’: The latest posts

Safety First is the official blog of the National Safety Council.

Trends in … respiratory protection

The COVID-19 pandemic quickly depleted stocks of disposable respirators of all kinds, most importantly NIOSH-approved N95s, said Claudio Dente, president of Dentec Safety Specialists Inc. 

Trends in … hearing protection

Hearing loss among workers continues to be a serious issue. An estimated 25% of workers are exposed to hazardous noise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Shine a light on a Rising Star of Safety

Itasca, IL — Do you know a safety professional younger than 40 who’s dedicated to making their workplace safer? The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for its annual Rising Stars of Safety Award.

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NSC names scholarship recipients

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council recently announced that Payton D. Amend and seven other women are the recipients of NSC scholarships.

Call for volunteers: Impairment safety training

Itasca, IL — Frontline supervisors and managers play a key role in protecting worker health and safety. The National Safety Council has developed a training program that gives supervisors and managers the knowledge they need to address use/misuse of alcohol, opioids and other illicit drugs, and prescription medication; fatigue; stress; and other impairing factors that may place workers at risk of injury.

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