August 2017Edition

The 2017 NSC Congress & Expo is set to take place Sept. 23-29 in Indianapolis. Safety+Health offers an extensive preview of the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals, including a look at educational sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, the “Best in Show” New Product Showcase, and more. Here are online resources to help you plan and enjoy your trip to the show, or to follow along from home.

Jim Spigener from DEKRA Insight shares 11 leadership characteristics that he says the best performers in safety practice consistently.

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses her "soft spot" for Indianapolis, and why it will be a great host city for the 2017 NSC Congress & Expo.

Safety+Health looks at some of the common hazards that workers from different types of utilities face on the job.