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Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has announced the Class of 2019 Rising Stars of Safety – a group of future leaders younger than 40 dedicated to making workplaces safer.

The National Safety Council is looking for industry leaders to speak at the 2020 NSC Southern Conference & Expo, scheduled for May 6-8 in New Orleans.

Did you know that college and university safety students are eligible for free National Safety Council Student Membership?

Don’t miss your opportunity to network with more than 15,000 environmental, safety and health professionals from around the world. Register today for the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo.

Looking for your organization to continue climbing the ladder to success? Occupational Safety and Risk Director Nathan Benson can help.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is urging Americans to drive defensively and designate a sober driver to help prevent an estimated 398 deaths and another 45,300 serious injuries on U.S. roadways during the upcoming Labor Day holiday period.

Compliance is key to head and face protection, says Todd Conn, director of new market development at Grand Rapids, MI-based HexArmor. “Look for [personal protective equipment] that goes the extra mile to make their protection secure and comfortable enough to wear so it doesn’t get in the way of an employee doing their job,” he said. “The best PPE is the PPE that the worker does not notice.”

The failure to prioritize rest is a growing concern – and taking a toll on U.S. workers. “Most employers underestimate how little sleep deprivation is necessary to result in detrimental outcomes,” one expert says.

A Q&A with National Safety Council President and CEO Lorraine M. Martin. (Bonus: Watch a video of the interview.)

Some 75% of respondents to Safety+Health’s 2019 Job Outlook say their employers don’t have a succession plan for the safety and health function. How can employers begin the process?