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Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is concerned about a measure included in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) recent budget proposal that would legalize recreational marijuana use and is offering recommendations.

Itasca, IL — Join the National Safety Council on May 14 in Chicago for the 2020 Green Cross for Safety Awards Celebration.

Save 20% when you register five or more employees for the 2020 National Safety Council Southern Conference & Expo, set for May 6-8 in New Orleans.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has developed a comprehensive plan to combat the nation’s opioid crisis and is calling on each U.S. presidential candidate to adopt the plan in full or use it to “close gaps in existing plans and policies.”

Feb. 28 is the last day to save $70 on registration for the 2020 National Safety Council Southern Conference & Expo. Set to take place May 6-8 in New Orleans, the Southern Conference & Expo is an excellent opportunity to improve your safety skills and advance your organization’s safety culture.

You still have time to register for the 2020 National Safety Council Northeast Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 11-13 in Pittsburgh. This event is a great opportunity to further your safety education, network with peers, and browse the latest products and services.

Itasca, IL — An estimated 38,800 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2019 – the second year in a row that the total has declined.

What’s new in the safety lighting field, and what are people concerned about? Experts offer insights.

“Monitoring workers remotely can save lives through improved emergency response times,” said Christopher Munnelly, director of connected worker for Charlotte, NC-based Honeywell. “In industrial environments, initiating a quick response in seconds or minutes can be critical to the success of a rescue mission.”

Bonita Springs, FL — A new white paper from the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council is intended to help employers implement programs for preventing serious injuries and fatalities.