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Congress & Expo attendees: Check out an NSC Division meeting

The National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo, set for Sept. 6-12 in San Diego, is sure to be a valuable learning experience. Take home even more safety expertise when you attend an NSC Division Meeting.

NSC releases list of top states with lowest, highest rates of preventable deaths

Itasca, IL — California has the lowest rate of preventable death – 35 per 100,000 residents – while West Virginia has the highest, at 104.2, according to an annual list compiled by the National Safety Council.

NSC to drivers: Take control of your safety this July 4

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is estimating that 565 people may be killed, and an additional 64,500 may be seriously injured, in motor vehicle crashes during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period.

Trends in … hand protection

Cuts, chemical burns, broken fingers and amputations are some of the hand injuries that commonly occur on the job. In fact, 121,860 nonfatal hand injuries involving days away from work were recorded in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Trends in spill containment, absorbents

Having a plan in place is key when it comes to spills in the workplace.

‘Making the impossible possible’ at the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo

Get inspired at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo, set for Sept. 6-12 in San Diego. Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs and author of “Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t be Done” will kick off the Opening Session.

NSC ‘Safety First’ blog

“Safety First” is the official blog of the National Safety Council. The latest posts.

Time is running out to nominate your CEO who ‘gets it’ about workplace safety

The National Safety Council looks to recognize leaders whose actions demonstrate a personal commitment to worker safety and health.
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5 elements of forklift safety

OSHA estimates that more than 90,000 injuries involving forklifts occur every year. Safety+Health spoke with experts about best practices for keeping forklift operators – and the people who work near them – safe on the job.

‘Safety for the HR Professional’: New course to debut at NSC headquarters

If you’re a human resources professional, you need to know the basic elements of workplace safety, as well as government regulations and requirements regarding worker safety and security.

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