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Join the National Safety Council in the Big Easy this spring! The 2018 NSC Southern Safety Conference & Expo is set to take place April 11-13 in New Orleans.

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Join the Campbell Institute for the Create Change for the Future of EHS symposium, scheduled for Feb. 20-21 in Charlotte, NC. The event will bring together thought leaders from all over the world for an open exchange of forward-looking ideas, lessons and best practices.

Eindhoven, The Netherlands — Tossing and turning and yearning for a sounder night’s sleep? A remedy might be simpler and closer than you think.

Washington — A total of 5,190 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2016 – a 7 percent increase from 2015 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,214 workers died in 2008, according to data released Dec. 19 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Safety signs and labels play an important role in the workplace. “With over 4,000 worker fatalities and countless injuries occurring every year, [having] effective safety signs and labels is critical in every work environment,” said Mauriah Lamia, content and social media manager for Brooksville, FL-based Accuform.

From insulated baselayers and flame-resistant fabrics, pants, coats and jackets to high-visibility garments, the protective clothing field is extensive.

Despite advances in technology, injuries and deaths from backing vehicles continue to occur. With federal regulation no longer on the horizon, experts say employers need to implement best practices to keep workers safe.

As a new year begins, Safety+Health offers data to help paint a picture of the current safety landscape.

“Parking lots are an afterthought to a lot of people,” one National Safety Council expert says. They also are part of an employer’s premises for OSHA injury-recording purposes.