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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.

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?

In the years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, training and preparation for police, fire and emergency medical services professionals has taken on heightened importance,

Whether you’re new to the safety profession or a seasoned safety consultant, professional speaker Troy Bonar – the “Safety Samurai” – has some words for you that might help you determine if safety is a value or a priority at your organization.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is encouraging Americans to observe International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those we have lost to drug overdoses.

Whether you’ll be attending the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo Sept. 6-12 in San Diego or following from afar, sign up to receive this year’s Show Daily, an e-newsletter published each day of the Expo by the staff of Safety+Health.