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Don’t miss an opportunity to connect with your environmental, health and safety peers at the 2019 National Safety Council Southern Conference & Expo, set for April 10-12 in New Orleans.

Two new videos have been added to the Safety Shorts, created by the Young Professionals Division at the National Safety Council. These videos are contributed by active safety professionals and explore important topics in safety.

The 2019 National Safety Council Northeast Conference & Expo is set to take place May 1-3 in Pittsburgh. If you’ll be joining NSC there, remember to register for a pre-conference Professional Development Seminar, or you can attend multiple Technical Sessions and Learning Lab Sessions during the show.

The 2019 National Safety Council Southern Conference & Expo is just a couple of weeks away. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded environmental, safety and health professionals.

Itasca, IL — Seventy-five percent of U.S. employers have been directly affected by opioids – yet only 17 percent feel prepared to deal with the issue, according to the results of a survey conducted by the National Safety Council.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council recently announced the finalists for its 2019 Green Cross for Safety Awards – presented annually to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated safety excellence in workplaces, in homes and communities, and on the road.

Join the National Safety Council Construction & Utilities Division at 10 a.m. Central on April 10 for a free webinar, “The Human Side of Safety – Driving the Message HOME.”

Are you concerned about on-the-job hearing loss? It’s a common problem among workers in the United States. In fact, every year, roughly 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work, according to NIOSH.

In relation to the workplace, what does the term “wearables” mean? According to Safety+Health Associate Editor Alan Ferguson’s March 2019 article:

“In the safety world, ‘wearables’ can include ‘smart’ personal protective equipment, glasses with heads-up displays and hard hats with sensors. What most of these devices have in common is they give safety professionals and other employees a set of watchful eyes to help ensure the health and well-being of the workforce, particularly lone workers.”

Are you interested in taking on a leadership role with the National Safety Council? If so, consider submitting a nomination for the NSC Board of Directors or Delegate Committee.